Communication Skills for Scientists and Engineers, Short Course | Part time | Ulm University | Ulm, Germany
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Communication Skills for Scientists and Engineers

3 months
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270 EUR/full
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Science and engineering is not just about knowledge. The ability to communicate your ideas and findings is crucial, be it in the form of journal papers, a conference presentation, or that crucial pitch to your boss. Ulm University's Communication Skills for Scientists and Engineers programme goes more into this.

Overview

Careers

Ulm University's “Communication Skills for Scientists and Engineers” prepares you for those situations. It tells you how to craft effective presentations and structure written documents for clarity and impact, all the while observing the highest ethical standards.

The course is taught by Professor Hermann Schumacher, who has authored and co-authored 370 journal articles and contributions at major conferences, in the areas of micro- and millimeter-wave circuit design, compound semiconductor devices, optoelectronics, but also the didactics of continuing education. The course will be delivered in a blended-learning format, with a kick-off meeting in Ulm, guided online self-learning, and a concluding two-day seminar in the Austrian Alps.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Presentation quality criteria
  • Researching a subject
  • Structuring oral presentations
  • Visual aids preparation
  • Multimedia techniques
  • Public speaking
  • Handling questions and critique

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • No special requirements

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    270 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 270 EUR for the full programme during 3 months.
  • EU/EEA

    270 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 270 EUR for the full programme during 3 months.

Living costs for Ulm

730 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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