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Personnel Policy
Bachelors and Masters
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Europe is becoming more and more unified – a process that is not least reflected in its tertiary education system. Introducing comparability and transparency is essential to the institutions responsible for nurturing the experts of the future. The Bologna-Process, under which more than 40 states are committed to pursuing a common European higher education area, represents an important step in this direction. Germany, too, is replacing its existing degrees with a two-stage system to be introduced no later than 2010. The bachelor’s degree awarded after six to eight semesters will provide graduates with a primary professional qualification. At this point, they can either start their career or expand their knowledge over a further two to four semesters to gain a master’s degree. The new system will help make Germany a more appealing place to work and study for up-and-coming international talent.
In the Bosch-Group, we welcome this development and are supporting the process by offering attractive opportunities for graduates and cooperating actively with the higher education institutions. Together with other leading companies, we have made a commitment in writing as part of the concerted “Bachelor welcome” campaign initiated by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft.
A great benefit for students
This process will make Germany more accessible than ever before to European students: The harmonization of degrees, course contents and the resulting transparency, will lead to both increased international competition among universities and enhanced cooperation on a European level.
Teamwork: Bologna in practice
In future, study programs will not only be structured around uniform modules, but will also have a more practical focus. This will help students identify a career path at an early stage so that they can concentrate on the essentials. For their part, companies will benefit from cutting-edge expertise and will be more inviting to young professionals from outside Germany, too. It’s a win-win situation.
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