The module description/syllabus and grading scheme of the course is available for download. (Kindly note that this is a draft version and the final one will be released in February 2021.)

Upon successful completion of the International Virtual Innovation Challenge HM students and students from international partner universities will be awarded with 5 ECTS credits by HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences at the end of the respective semester.

HM students: this online course is based on the “Real projects” teaching format and is therewith recognized either as part of the general (entrepreneurship) curriculum or as elective (=WP/FWP-Fach) at most departments. It is also one of the official Courses in English subjects offered in the winter semester 2020/21 and in the summer semester 2021. Please consult with the head of your respective examination board (=Prüfungskommissionsvorsitzende/r) how you can get these credits recognized for your degree program.

International students from partner universities are encouraged to enquire with their home university at the time of application whether these credits can be recognized at the respective home university and therewith count towards the students’ home degrees.

In addition, all students will receive a certificate of participation upon successful completion.

• Sharpen your intercultural and international collaboration skills
• Learn about innovation processes
• Acquire multidisciplinary project management skills
• Learn to prototype using design techniques and digital technologies
• Boost your CV with a certificate of participation upon successful completion
• Grow your personal network and connect with international students and experts from different fields

This is a 10-week program. Our next edition will start on March 24, 2021. To make the international teamwork successful you will need to actively participate during the whole course of the program.

The International Virtual Innovation Challenge starts with a welcome session on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 5pm (CEST). All weekly live sessions will be usually held on Wednesdays at 5pm (CEST) and have a duration of about 2h depending on the topic. In addition, various tutoring and mentoring offers will be available to help with the class assignments complemented with three sessions per student team with a professional coach. Additional time will be required for teamwork and individual studies. The final presentations are planned for the last week of May.

Information session for HM students: We will offer a virtual information session for HM students to talk about the course content and how it fits their specific study programs and learning goals in the week prior to the official course start on Wednesday March 17th, 2021 at 5pm.

• You are an enrolled bachelor student at HM or at one of HM's strategic partner universities: Cal Poly, FH Campus Wien, TAMK or ZHAW in the semester you would like to participate.
• You have successfully completed at least the first year of your bachelor’s degree (students from all disciplines may apply).
• You have fluent English language skills (at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• You are interested in intercultural exchange and in working remotely on an innovation challenge in international interdisciplinary student teams.

Application deadline is February 14th, 2021. Please send the completed application form along with all below mentioned application documents as pdf files to Ms. Andrea Schramm.

Since we have limited spaces available all applications will be reviewed by a selection committee end of February. All students will be informed about their decision accordingly beginning of March 2021.

Application documents:

• Completed and signed application form
• Current English CV/resume
• Current English transcript of record/academic transcript from your home university – an unofficial transcript from your student portal will be sufficient
• Proof of English language skills if English is not your native language
• Passport-sized photograph (digital version or scan)

Selection is based on the applicants’ motivation, academic standing/GPA and personal profile taking their social commitment, engagement at their respective home university and interests into account.

We are looking forward to your application! APPLY NOW to be part of this unique learning experience in the summer semester 2021!

For regular HM students: Please send the completed application form as pdf file to Ms. Andrea Schramm so that we can get to know you and your interests better. No further documents are required if you are an enrolled HM student since you have provided all necessary information previously.

We will offer a virtual information session for HM students to talk about the course content and how it fits their specific study programs and learning goals in the week prior to the official course start on Wednesday March 17th, 2021 at 5pm.

For international exchange students at HM The registration will take place through the online system Primuss shortly before the beginning of each semester. You will receive detailed information about the available Courses in English during the Orientation Days organized by the International Office. Kindly note that the registration for Courses in English involves a lottery process. There is no guarantee for placement in all desired courses. In case of further questions, please contact Ms. Andrea Schramm.

We are looking forward to your application!