Study Program Advisory Board: Expert Knowledge for a Hands-on Education
The International Business and Management, B.A. program benefits from a distinguished Degree Advisory Board composed of experts from business, academia, politics, and society.
Our advisory board provides valuable external perspectives and ensures that the program remains aligned with the evolving demands of the global market. Through this close collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, we offer our students a highly practical education with excellent networking opportunities.
The Advisory Board’s Responsibilities:
✅ Practice-Oriented Development – Supporting the content and methodological design of the program.
✅ Market-Oriented Evaluation – Ensuring the program remains relevant to the business world.
✅ Networking with Companies – Establishing connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and society.
✅ Support for Practical Experience – Recruiting guest lecturers, organizing excursions, and securing corporate projects.
Thanks to this strong connection to practice, our students gain outstanding career opportunities—whether through internships, business collaborations, or direct networking with professionals from various industries.
Members of the Study Program Advisory Board
💼 Prof. Dr. Marion Halfmann – President, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
💼 Julie Prolhac – CLM Manager, Qiado GmbH
💼 Andrea Meetz – People and Organisation Developement & Head of Training, PROBAT-Werke von Gimborn Maschinenfrabik GmbH
💼 Chairmaine Haswell – Managing Director, Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Marketing Stadt Kleve GmbH
💼 Wilfried Röth – Chairman of the Board, Sparkasse Rhein-Maas
💼 Frank Ruffing – Chairman of the Board, der Volksbank Kleverland eG
Your IBM Team: Support for our students!
Teaching and supporting students, collaborating with organisations, doing research, and many more activities – that's what we are standing for!
📍 Head of Program
Prof. Dr. Philipp Schorn & Prof. Dr. Ralf Bauer
„Our goal is to provide you with a solid and practical education that prepares you optimally for an international career."
📍 Program Management
Fabian Dargel, M.Sc.
„I ensure that your studies run smoothly and that you receive all important information. At the same time, I serve as a sparring partner for your ideas.“
📧 ib-fgo@hochschule-rhein-waal.de
📞 +49 (0)2821 / 80673-9785