Learning Agreements - Master of Science 'Strategy & Sustainability' (M.Sc. SAS)

When you go abroad, it is highly recommended that you sign a Learning Agreement prior to your departure. A Learning Agreement is a declaration of intent confirming that specific courses completed abroad will be eligible for credit transfer upon your return. The basis of this agreement is an equivalence assessment between the respective course offered at the University of Bamberg and the course taken at the partner university.

After receiving your confirmation to study abroad, we recommend reviewing the course offerings at your host university and comparing them with the SAS modules here in Bamberg. Then, please contact the respective chair at the University of Bamberg to request a Learning Agreement. To facilitate this process, we have provided links below to the chairs most relevant for SAS students:

All courses with the prefix CTRL-M: Chair of Management Accounting
All courses with the prefix INNO-M: Chair of Innovation Management
All courses with the prefix ORG-M: Chair of Strategy and Organisation
All courses with the prefix PM-M: Chair of Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
All courses with the prefix PUL-M: Chair of Operations Management and Logistics
All courses with the prefix SCM-M: Chair of Supply Chain Management
All courses with the prefix VM-M: Chair of Sales and Marketing

As links or responsibilities may change over time, please inform me of any errors in the above list (e-mail: study.ma-sas(at)uni-bamberg.de) so that I can correct them.

Frequently asked questions

Can I have credits earned at a foreign university recognized even without a Learning Agreement?

Yes, this is possible. You can submit a credit transfer application at any time via the chair responsible for the module for which you are seeking recognition. In this case, the respective student contacts the chair whose module is to be replaced, and the chair conducts an equivalence assessment.

A Learning Agreement anticipates this equivalence assessment and provides additional certainty, as the respective chair commits to granting recognition before you go abroad.

Another option for having credits from studies abroad recognised is the SAS Mobility Window.

Is a Learning Agreement legally binding?

No, it is not legally binding, as a full equivalence check can only be conducted after your return, based on the content actually taught and the coursework completed. Therefore, you are advised to contact the respective chair with which you signed the Learning Agreement if it turns out that any information relevant for the equivalence assessment (e.g., syllabus, course content, examination format) was incorrect, incomplete, or changes during your stay.