BUW-Certificate "Academic management" (ZWM)
The Certificate Programme "Science Management (ZWM)" prepares BUW staff for taking on responsible roles in science management at universities, non-university research institutions, and scientific organisations. Its main aim is to develop practical skills for working in the often-challenging inbetween university education, research, and self-governance in higher education institutions. Typical responsibilities in science management include supporting accreditation procedures, managing third-party funded projects or tasks within dean’s offices, as well as providing academic program advice.
Participants acquire thorough knowledge of the structures and key actors within the higher education and research system, along with methodologies in project and process management and professional communication skills. Through the advanced program modules, participants also have the opportunity to develop an individual profile in the areas of research management, programme management, or higher education management.
Structure of the Certificate
The overall scope of the certificate is 80 working units (AE), structured as follows:
- Individual Check-In (initial advisory session)
- Basic Module (at least 48 AE)
- Academic System (8 AE)
- Project Management (at least 16 AE)
- Communication (at least 16 AE)
- Elective Option (8 AE)
- Advanced Module (24 AE)
- Selection of a focus:
- Research Management
- Program Management
- Higher Education Management
- Reflection Module (8 AE)
- Reflection portfolio and session
Module Descriptions
Certificate Completion
To receive the certificate "Academic Science Management," please send the completed application form along with evidence of completed work hours (scanned attendance certificates for the attended workshops, both sides) to aurban[at]uni-wuppertal.de (André Urban). If you provide a business address, your certificate will be sent by post.
