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Introducing Gisma University’s New Women in Tech Scholarship

Gisma University of Applied Sciences is proud to announce the launch of its Women in Tech Scholarship, a new initiative aimed at empowering and supporting exceptional women aspiring to lead in the tech industry. Each year, Gisma will award four 100% scholarships and twelve 50% scholarships to women pursuing the MSc in Data Science, AI
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Welcome to Gisma University of Applied Sciences: A New Chapter Begins 

We are thrilled to welcome our new students to our campus locations in Potsdam and Berlin during this year’s academic inductions, including the first-ever cohort of our double degree program in partnership with Kingston University London! This diverse group of learners joins our vibrant academic community, making this intake the largest in Gisma’s history. 
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Gisma University of Applied Sciences Joins the Global PRME Initiative: Leading the Change for Sustainable and Responsible Business Education 

At Gisma University of Applied Sciences, we are proud to announce that we have officially joined the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) as a Signatory Member. This important milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering sustainability, ethics, and responsible leadership within all our business education initiatives.
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Gisma University of Applied Sciences Joins Global Leaders at the 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference 2024 

Gisma University of Applied Sciences was honoured to participate in the 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference, marking a significant milestone as a new member of the Central and Eastern European Association for Management Development (CEEMAN). The conference, hosted by MCI The Entrepreneurial School in Innsbruck, Austria, gathered prominent figures from the global management education sector to share insights, challenges, and innovations. 
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Wasted potential: Only a quarter of companies in Germany offer one-click applications

Potsdam, October X, 2024 – The Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) recently examined the application procedures and the required application documents at DAX-40 companies and the 28 German Unicorns. The experts found that of the 68 companies examined, only 18 offer a one-click application. Prof. Dr. Sara Ramzani, Professor of Research and Quantitative Methods
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What is an MEng Degree? The Foundation for a Successful Engineering Career

What Is a Master of Engineering (MEng) Degree? A Master of Engineering (MEng) degree is a specialised postgraduate programme designed to equip students with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in engineering. Unlike other postgraduate programmes, an MEng degree focuses heavily on the application of theory in real-world contexts, often involving internships, industry collaborations and
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Traffic turnaround in Germany: Flying is becoming more and more expensive on average than taking the train

Flights from German airports within Europe and Germany cost an average of 64.52 euros more than train tickets for a comparable route. This was found by the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) in a study of flight and train ticket prices for selected connections. Connections in two, four and six weeks were examined. The basic rule is: flights are more expensive than train connections.
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