Deutsche Universität für Weiterbildung
The Deutsche Universität für Weiterbildung – Berlin University forProfessional Studies (DUW) is the first private, state-recognized university for continuing professional studies in Germany. This new model of academic university combines the highest academic standards in teaching and research with comprehensive services for students. The Berlin University for Professional Studies offers master's and certificate programs for professionals. It focuses on professional academics who wish to continue their education in part-time distance learning courses. The program designs and the supervision offered by DUW are tailored to your needs. Teaching & Research:
Practice-oriented with high practical relevance The teaching and research profile of the Berlin University for Professional Studies concentrates on those sectors where social and labor market changes are at present most rapidly taking place: Business and Management Education Healthcare Communication Within these four departments DUW offers professional master's and certificate programs and conducts research. The continuous exchange that takes place between DUW and the real business world is a corner stone of both the university's research activities and the development of professional education programs. Professional, part-time studies:
Academically sound & practice-oriented Academic theory formation and practical application are closely interwoven, an integral part of the study programs offered by the Berlin University for Professional Studies. All master's and certificate programs are geared towards real society needs and the labor market of the future. At the same time, DUW gives particular consideration to the lifesituation of professional academics and the challenges posed by the labor market. The DUW program design is based on a flexible blended learning concept, combining distance learning elements with carefully planned residential seminars in Berlin and optionally abroad. In addition, a comprehensive advisory service as well as excellent individual and specialist supervision of students are core components of professional higher education at DUW. Studying at DUW allows for greater flexibility and enables you to balance the demands made by day to day professional life. Knowledge and competence transfer A decisive element in teaching and research at the Berlin University for Professional Studies is the continuous reciprocal knowledge and competence transfer between the academic university and business practice. For instance, students share their own personal experience and the problems encountered in their professional life with other participants in the study program at DUW. Dealing with these from anacademic perspective benefits the students and enriches their professional environment. Furthermore, in addition to qualified academics the teaching facultyat DUW comprises representatives from the respective professional sectors whose expertise guarantees the practical relevance of the taught courses. Partners with experience The Berlin University for Professional Studies was granted state-recognition as an academic higher education institution with university status in April 2008. The university is operated by the DUW Deutsche Universität für Weiterbildung GmbH of the Freie Universität Berlin and the Klett Gruppe, each holding a 50% share. Backed by these two shareholders, DUW offers its students first class part-time continuing university education. The Freie Universität Berlin, a university of excellence, guarantees the academic quality of the courses offered. Drawing on many years of experience, the Klett Gruppe as one of the leading providers of private education in Europe guarantees the professional organization of the distance learning programs, excellent advisory services and supervision of the students. Domicile of the holding company and the university is Berlin-Dahlem.
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