Celebrate Diversity - Share Knowledge:
Welcome to South Africa
Summerschool - Septemberschool 2025

The German University Consortium for International Cooperation (DHIK) is an association of 37 universities in German-speaking countries that jointly run exchange and double degree programs with foreign universities.

The Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) is recognised as a vibrant, innovative consortium for advancing technology-focussed institutions with a transformative societal impact.

Together we want to break new grounds and are offering a summer school for the first time in September 2025.

Be one of the first participants of this pioneering partnership at the Cape Peninsula University of Technologie (CPUT) in Cape Town!

The application deadline has expired (31.05.2025)

Sustainable Development: Management and Technology

Academic Content

You can choose 2 of the following 4 modules:

Sustainability-oriented Management Control (2,5 ECTS)
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
Sustainable Mobility (2,5 ECTS)
Sustainability Gamification "Sustain 2023 - Plan B" (2,5 ECTS)

Module Description

Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Sustainable Mobility
Sustainability Gamification "Sustain 2023 - Plan B"

ECTS

The specified ECTS reflect the workload.

Complete participation in the program described below is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 5 ECTS.
If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS.
If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.

It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.

Grades 

For those of you, who need grades: Please contact your Module Coordinator in October.

 

premliminary programme

According to your module assignment, your attendance is only mandatory in your respective two modules.

Participation in the sessions of the other modules is optional.
If you plan to change your module combination at the end of the week, we recommend that you participate in your assigned and your planned module sessions.
We cannot guarantee that it will be possible to change modules.
There is only a limited number of module combinations available, and we care to ensure that the modules are evenly distributed.

Monday, 1st September
WhenWhatWho / Where
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Module 3:
Sustainable Mobility

Webex-based consultation and Q&A session on the presentations to be prepared for the module Sustainable Mobility. 

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Haag

webex

12:00 p.m. – 03:15 p.m.Module 1
Sustainability-oriented Management Control

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. habil. Bernd Zirkler

Zoom

03:30 p.m. – 06:45 p.m.Module 2
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting

Melanie Weber, M.A.

Zoom

07:00 p.m. – 08:30 p.m.self-study 

 

Tuesday, 2nd September
WhenWhatWho / Where
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Module 4
Sustainability Gamification "Sustain2023 - Plan B"

Self-study task has to be submitted by August, 31st !
(Upload in BwSync. Please use your surname as filename)

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Siegfried Zürn

Webex

12:00 p.m. – 03:15 p.m.Module 1
Sustainability-oriented Management Control

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. habil. Bernd Zirkler

Zoom

03:30 p.m. – 06:45 p.m.Module 2
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting

Melanie Weber, M.A.

Zoom

07:00 p.m. – 07:15 p.m.Final Module assignment (optional)
Only for those students, who want to change their module combination

all (optional)

Webex

 
Wednesday, 3rd September
WhenWhatWho / Where
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.self-study 
12:00 p.m. – 03:15 p.m.

Module 1

Sustainability-oriented Management Control

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. habil. Bernd Zirkler

Zoom

03:30 p.m. – 06:45 p.m.Module 2
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Melanie Weber, M.A.
Zoom
07:00 p.m. -  07:15 p.m.Do you have final organisational questions ?Kerstin Knieriemen
webex

 

Thursday, 4th September

Those students who have changed their module(s) have time to catch up on their new module(s).

 
Friday, 5th September

Module 3: Sustainable Mobility
Self-study task has to be submitted by this date !
Send your presentation as pdf to juergen.haag[at]hs-esslingen.de
 

 

Attendance and ECTS:

Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 5 ECTS.
If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS.
If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.

It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.

premliminary programme

Physical Period: 08.09.2025 - 21.09.2025:

The physical phase will take place in Cape Town.

The university that will be hosting you is CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) at the Bellville Campus.
In addition to the academic programme, we also offer a social and cultural programme.

Arrival & Welcome
WhenWhereWhat
Saturday, 06.09.2025 - all day - 

Arrival, shuttel from airport (CPT) to Hotel (times will be communicated via WhatsApp), 
withdrawal cash, obtainance SIM card

Optional excursion on request and at your own expense

Sunday, 07.09.2025 - all day- Arrival, shuttel from airport to Hotel (times will be communicated via Whats App),
withdrawal cash, obtainance SIM card
Sunday, 07.09.2025 - 10:30 - 15:30pick up at hotelOptional excursion at your own expense (R450 cash): 
Durbanville wine tasting (11:00)
The trip includes wine tasting at three farms (3 tastings per farm) and you are welcome to order light meals or platters at your own expense. 
Sunday, 07.09.2025 - 17:00Depart from hotelWelcoming event (17:15 - 21:30)

 

Monday 08.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: auditoriumWelcome
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
 
Tuesday, 09.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
 
Wednesday, 10.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
16:30 - 17:30 International Coffee Break
You are kindly requested to bring a treat, such as sweets, candy, or non-perishable goodies, from your home region to share during this break
17:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
 
Thursday, 11.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel

 

Friday, 12.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
13.00 - 13:30Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
13:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
afternoon / eveningtbdOptional excursion on request and at your own expense
 
Week-end:
WhenWhereWhat
Saturday, 13.09.2025 - 8:30Depart from hotelFranschhoek Wine Tasting Tram
You will enjoy the day in Franschhoek, visiting two wine farms. A harvest table will be served at the second farm before returning home
Sunday, 14.09.2025 - 8:30 Depart from hotel

Red bus: Cape Town City Sightseeing Tour
We will start our day at the V&A Waterfront. The city tour will include a stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and alight lunch at Hout Bay.

afternoon: 'Shop ‘til you drop’ at V&A Waterfront
We will have time to explore the various shops and restaurants before heading back to the hotel

Sunday, 14.09.2025 - 20:00Depart from V&A WaterfrontReturn to the hotel

 

Monday,  15.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel

 

Tuesday, 16.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
 
Wednesday, 17.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel
 
Thursday, 18.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 2: Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Modul 3: Sustainable Mobility
13.00 - 14:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
14:00 - 16:30Bellville Campus: Room according to Module AssignmentModul 1: Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Modul 4: Sustainability Gamification “Sustain2023 - Plan B”
16:30Depart from CPUTTransfer to the hotel

 

Friday, 19.09.2025
WhenWhereWhat
6:30  - 8:15HotelBreakfast
8:15Meeting point: reception at the HotelTransfer to the Campus
9:00 - 11:00Bellville Campus: auditoriumWrap-up
11:00 - 12:00Bellville Campus: auditoriumAwarding Ceremony
12.00 - 13:00Bellville Campus: cafeterialunch
13:00Depart from CPUT transfer to the airport (CPT) for those, who are leaving us
13:00Depart from CPUTExcursion to Robben Island
 
19:00HotelFarewell - goodbye drinks
 
Farewell & Departure
WhenWhereWhat
Saturday, 20.09.2025 -all day-pick-up at hotel

Check-out, transfer to the airport (departure-slots will be communicated)

Adventures on your own and at your own expense

Sunday, 21.09.2025 -all day-pick-up at hotelCheck-out, transfer to the airport (times will be communicated)

Programme is subject to change.

 

Attendance and ECTS:

Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 5 ECTS.
If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS.
If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.

It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.

 

premliminary programme

The exams take place during this period:
Which moduleWhat /HowWhen
Module 1
Sustainability-oriented Management Control
Open book exam via Zoom

Saturday, 27th September

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Modul 2
Sustainability-oriented Management Accounting
Open book exam via Zoom

Saturday, 27th September

13:00 a.m. – 14:30 a.m.

Modul 3
Sustainable Mobility
Final ReportSubmission by Saturday, 27th September
Modul 4
Sustainability Gamification "Sustain 2023 - Plan B"
Quiz taskSubmission by Saturday,  27th September

 

 

 

Attendance and ECTS:

Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 5 ECTS.
If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS.
If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.

It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.

We want to show you the highlights of the Cape Town Region:

There are 3 official excursions which are mandatory included in your programme and therefore are fee of charge:

Red Bus (Private Day Tour)

Explore all the top and lesser-known iconic monuments and famous landmarks on our Cape Town sightseeing bus tours.
Our own private tour allows us to explore the best of this city, at your own pace. With over 20 highlights, you'll have plenty of opportunities to  explore the Cape Town landmarks and attractions that appeal to you in this award-winning city!

Cape Town is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa.
Although it is the second largest city of South Africa, after Johannesburg, it is known for its habour and its natural setting.
This is why Cape Town was named the best place in the world to visit by the New York Times.

Table Mountain is one of the most well-known mountains in Africa. It provides a magnificent view to cosmopolitan Cape Town.
Take the lift to explore one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Traditional lunch time at Hout Bay:
- Fish & Chips or
- Salad roll & Chips (for vegatarians)

We will do this excursion at the beginning of the September School, so you can get a feeling about everything.
Afterwards you can reach out to our local coordinator to plan your own additional trips in your free time.

 
Franschhoek wine tasting tram

Germany has the best beer in the wold, but South Africa has the best wine in the world.
So you have to experience an exceptional wine tasting while enjoying the serene surroundigs of the Franschhoek mountains and vineyards in the most exclusive locations.
The tram will stop at a few farms, where we be split in 3 groups so that everyone has a more individual experience.

This day will be the ultimate spoil and the perfect opportunitiy to relax and celebrate life.


Robben Island and V&A Waterfront

Half-day excursion and guided tour to Robben Island.
Robben Island is known as the Apartheid prison and “Mandela University”

Light lunch at the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Afterwards you can explore this neighbourhood and enjoy the nightlife at the fun places of Cape Town.

 


Individual Tours on your own expense in your free time:

We also want to make sure that you have enough free time to explore the region on your own.
A list of further attractions and acitivities, that we highly recommend, will be provided to participants in advance.
Additional excursions are optional and may be organised if there is sufficent interest on your own expenses



We hope that there will also be time to mix and mingle and make friends during social activities according to the motto:
Celebrate Diversity - Share Knowledge!

 

 

 

Protea Hotel Tyger Valley

Protea Hotel Tyger Valley

Located in the heart of the Northern Suburbs with panoramic views from the mountains to the sea, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley is one of the most scenic hotels in the city.
Situated 12.5km from the Cape Town International airport and 6km from the Bellville Campus of CPUT, you will get from here to there and everywhere very quickly.
From spectacular sunrises to romantic sunsets this stylish 3 star hotel offers a fresh perspective of the Mother City across the Boland Mountains all the way to Table Bay.

Services: 

  • Breakfast
  • Swimmingpool
  • Special Rate with the "Planet Fitness Group": 50ZAR per day (ca. 2,50€)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Special Rate at the laundry

The costs for the accommodation and breakfast are included in the participation fee.

 

Single Basis vs. Shared Basis:

Your particiation fee depends on whether you book a single room or share a double room.
In a shared double room you have 2 single beds and we take gender seperation into account when allocating the rooms.

The total costs are as follows:
1.200€ per person (sharing)
1.600€ per person (single)

 

 

One thing you will see in South Africa:

When they are happy, they eat.
When they are sad, they eat.
When they fight, they eat.
So they really love their food and therefore they really want to give you a taste of their food.

Included in your fee is:
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch during academic sessions (10 days)
  • Meet-and-Greet-Welcome Braai (traditional open fire BBQ)
  • Lunch during excursions (Fish&Chips in Hout Bay / at V&A Waterfront)

Please inform us about your special dietary requirements!
We can cater for most of the dietary requirements and want to make sure you enjoy every day.

 

Tea Time Snacks and Dinners are not included:

But no worries - Here are some suggestions:

Point of View Bar & Restaurant (Hotel Restaurant)
Tyger Valley Shopping Centre (Multiple restaurant options)
 

Transport

Flight from/to Germany - from/to South Africa

You organize the flights yourself at your own expense

 

Transport in Cape Town

In your fee is included:

  • Airport transfers
  • Daily transfer to academic host (CPUT Bellville Campus)
  • Excursion transport as per official itinerary

Alternative transport solution (for your private use):

  • Uber
  • Bolt

If you think about renting a vehicle:
Please be aware of the fact that in South Africa they are driving on the left side.
There are frequent warnings about deep potholes.
An international driving licence would be helpful.

 

 

Please click on the picture to enlarge it.

Preparations for the September school take place at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences in the International Centre.

There will be two contact persons for the organization of the September School:
On the German side: Kerstin Knieriemen, M.A.
On the South African side: Dr. Miemsie de Jager (THENSA)

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact

Kerstin Knieriemen

Dr. Miemsie de Jager

Bewerbungen von eingeschriebenen 球探比分网den der 37 DHIK-Hochschulen können über das Bewerbungsformular bis 31.05.2025 gesendet werden an:

GotoSouthAfrica[at]hs-esslingen.de

 

Nach Ablauf der Bewerbungsfrist am 31.05.2025 findet die Auswahl und Zulassung/Admission statt.

Auswahl:
Wir können 40 Personen aus den 37 DHIK-Hochschulen mitnehmen. Weitere 10 Personen aus den THENSA-Hochschulen werden die Septemberschool besuchen.
Bei der Auswahl legen wir darauf wert, dass 球探比分网de von möglichst jeder DHIK-Hochschule dabei sein können.
Grundsätzlich ist die Septemberschool für alle Studiengänge -unabhängig von der Fachrichtung und unabhängig vom angestrebten Abschluss (Bachelor/Master)- zugänglich.
Ihre Staatsangehörigkeit spielt bei der Auswahl keine Rolle.
Zwingende Zulassungsvoraussetzung ist, dass sie zur Zeit der Septemberschool an einer DHIK-Hochschule eingeschrieben sind. Eine entsprechende Immatrikulationsbescheinigung ist nachzuweisen.

Zulassung:
Wir planen, Ihnen Mitte Juni mitteilen zu können, ob Sie eine Zulassung erhalten.
Sie haben dann bis Ende Juni Zeit, sich verbindlich mit allen Unterlagen und durch die Zahlung der Teilnahmegebühren für die Septemberschool zu registrieren.
Anfang Juli würden ggfs. Nachrücker von der Warteliste eine Zusage bekommen, falls Zugelassene sich nicht (fristgerecht) registriert haben.
Diese haben dann bis Mitte Juli Zeit, sich zu registrieren.
Das Zulassungsverfahren wird automatisch mit der ersten virtuellen Phase (Kick-off-Veranstaltung) Ende Juli beendet.

 

Mit der Zulassung erhalten Sie weitere Unterlagen zur Unterschrift und weitere wissenswerten Informationen um Ihren Aufenthalt in Südafrika und Ihre Teilnahme an der Septemberschool bestmöglich vorzubereiten, wie z.B.:

- 球探比分网hinweise

- Reisehinweise (Packzettel, Hinweise zu Klima und Empfehlungen für Kleidung)

- Pre-Arrival Formular mit Kopie des Reisepasses sowie Immatrikulationsbescheinigung

- Angaben zu Notfallkontakten

- Haftungsausschluss

- Codex of Conduct für Südafrika im Allgemeinen und der CPUT im Besonderen

- Zahlungsziel der Teilnahmegebühr

- Link auf die Seite des Auswärtigen Amtes hinsichtlich der Einreisebestimmungen

- Link auf die Seite des Auswärtigen Amtes hinsichtlich der Sicherheitshinweise und Impfempfehlungen

- Informationen zur Auslandskrankenversicherung und Unfallversicherung

 

球探比分网hinweise zur  Datenverarbeitung gemäß Art. 13 DSGVO

Informationen zur Verarbeitung Ihrer Angaben, Ihre Widerspruchs- und weitere Rechte, erhalten Sie in unserer 球探比分网erklärung

 

Ergänzend zu diesen allgemeinen 球探比分网hinweisen möchten wir Sie über spezielle 球探比分网hinweise im Rahmen der Septemberschool informieren:

Welche Daten werden erhoben und wie lange werden Ihre Daten gespeichert?

Im Rahmen der Bewerbung zur Septemberschool werden die Daten erhoben, die Sie uns im Bewerbungsformular übermitteln.
Wir verarbeiten und speichern Ihre personenbezogenen Daten, solange dies für die Erfüllung unserer vertraglichen und gesetzlichen Pflichten erforderlich ist.
Sind die Daten für die Erfüllung vertraglicher oder gesetzlicher Pflichten nicht mehr erforderlich, werden diese gelöscht.
Bewerber:innendaten von Personen, die nicht zur Septemberschool zugelassen werden oder ihre Bewerbung zurückziehen werden unverzüglich gelöscht.
Bewerber:innendaten von Personen, die eine Zulassung zur Septemberschool erhalten, werden als Teilnehmendendaten weitergeführt und nach Beendigung der Septemberschool gelöscht.

 

Welche Rechte können Sie als Betroffene geltend machen?

Ihre Rechte sind in o.g. 球探比分网erklärung dargestellt.
Hierzu können Sie sich gerne wenden an: Kerstin Knieriemen

 

Einverständnis Foto-, Film- und Tonaufnahmen

Durch Ihre Teilnahme zur Septemberschool erklären Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass während der Veranstaltung Foto-, Film- und Tonaufnahmen angefertigt werden.
Diese werden für Zwecke der Berichterstattung und der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit verwertet.

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