The purpose of the program is to develop and to provide managerial skills as well as competencies for cross-cultural challenges in education.
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Funding partners are the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ). The program is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Phases of Attendance
During the first three semesters, there are two attendance phases (10 days each) per semester, alternating between the Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany and the Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt.
Self-learning Phase
There are self-learning phases that consist of autonomous studying, e. g. with module books, business simulation and case studies. Tasks and materials are provided through the MOVE online learning platform. Support from lecturers is available throughout all self-learning phases.
Coaching
The program features professional coaching for personality development, project management and career guidance.
Transfer
The program puts a strong focus on transfer of experiences. This is made possible through exchanges between students, interactive transfer sessions, best practice studies, internships and project work.
Benefits
- Scholarships are available from the German Academic Exchange Service (EPOS Scholarship) and the Egyptian Al Alfi Foundation.
- EPOS scholarship holders are exempt from all tuition fees, but not from enrollment and administrative fees.
Eligibilities
Target groups are current and prospective managers in educational contexts. Over the course of the program students receive training to develop and implement ideas for future-oriented education reforms and effective administrative structures. The INEMA-Program addresses persons who are striving for leadership positions in educational contexts or are already in charge:
- Prospective and current managers from educational institutions and from the domain of educational administration
- Teachers, teaching assistants, school principals
- Prospective and current members of organizations of international cooperation
- Prospective and current managers in the field of international education
- Staff members of international companies
- Bachelor degree
- Good command of the English language (at least TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Band 6)
- Two years of professional experience
- A relation to the education sector or development cooperation
- High study motivation for learning in international settings
For a list of eligible countries please visit:
https://www.daad.de/medien/der-daad/unsere-aufgaben/entwicklungszusammenarbeit/pdfs/dac-liste_epos_2017.pdfApplicants with a German citizenship may apply for a partial EPOS scholarship.
Applicants, who want to apply for an EPOS scholarship, have to fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Their academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
- All applicants must state their current work situation at the time of application and submit proof of employment.
Applicants who want to apply for an EPOS scholarship, additionally need to provide:
- DAAD application form (https://www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf)
- Written confirmation of current Employment from your employer that include the exact position and period of employment
- Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are asked to submit an APS Certificate, as well as two address labels written in Chinese characters with their application documents.
These documents must be sent electronically to the Department of International Educational Leadership and Management at Ludwigsburg University of Education via email to: [email protected]. The documents will be made available to DAAD.
Application Process
The complete set of documents consists of:
- completed INEMA application form
- detailed curriculum vitae (please use the sample europass form at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
- Copies of Academic Degrees
- Copies of Academic Transcripts
- Copy of School Leaving Certificate (i.e. Higher education entrance qualification)
- Professional Letter of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
- motivation letter (two pages)
- copy of your passport (from the page with the picture)
- additional documents might be requested
Documents in languages other than English or German must be submitted with a certified translation in English.
Interviews
After a review of all applications, the selection committee will assemble a list of candidates to be considered for admission to the program. These candidates will be invited for an interview via video conference system or telephone.
The interview is a positive indication, but not a guarantee of admission. All invited applicants must complete their interview in order to be considered for admission.
Interviews are usually last for about 30 minutes and are conducted by one or more staff members of the INEMA program. They serve as an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate her/his motivation and interest in the field of study.
Post-interview
After each phase, the applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application, i.e. whether they will be invited to the interview and/or can be admitted to the program.
EPOS scholarships
The decision about the EPOS scholarships is made separately by the DAAD. The decision is made based on the application dossiers as well as the assessment of the preliminary selection interviews via video conference system or telephone.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2019
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