General studies module –

Fostering the personal development of our students.

WHU strongly focuses on teaching student's management and business know-how necessary for their future careers. But social skills are every bit as important as the theoretical know-how. Responsible leadership, communication skills, and intercultural competence are skills and values WHU tries to convey in the General Studies module. The General Studies module, in a unique way, addresses the claim of WHU; educating future leaders of the economy so that they can be successful and work for the benefit of business as well as society.

All events within the General Studies module aim at educating reflective and responsible-minded leaders who are able to find outside-the-box solutions to socio-political and entrepreneurial issues. The module offers lectures addressing different topics from various academic fields: philosophy, psychology, engineering, history, cultural studies and politics. In particular, these lectures discuss the ethical questions of individual free will, the influence of emotions on human decisions, basic philosophical questions of the present age, different modes of conduct during conflicts within organizations, strategies and methods of learning, important historical events and important cultural and technological developments.

The events which are part of the General Studies module are divided into three categories: 'Business Ethics', 'Methods and Techniques', and 'History, Culture, Politics, Tech and Economy'. Within the 'Business Ethics' pathway, students investigate the relationships between organizations and their different stakeholders. Methods are discussed as to how unethical and socially irresponsible actions can be prevented through active management of ethical values and norms. The seminars offered in the pathway 'Methods and Techniques' are focused on skills necessary for effective communication in economic and business life, such as presentation skills, negotiation skills, or learning techniques. The seminars in the pathway 'History, Culture, Politics, Tech and Economics' provide students with a basic understanding of key historical and current developments in society and academia.

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