Information on studying at TUM School of Management

Technical University of Munich

TUM School of Management

Information as of March 2023

Your hosts and speakers

Katja Leßke
Program Coordinator –
Master Programs

Clémence Moser
Program Coordinator – Bachelor in
Management & Technology
Agenda and objective of this webinar
Agenda:
1. Introduction to Technical University of Munich
2. Introduction to TUM School of Management
3. Services of TUM, TUM School of Management and Student Union
4. Good Online/Email Communication Practice, German Etiquette and Principles of Good Practice for
Students
5. Social Media & More Details

Objective:
To help you feel at home at TUM School of Management and to inform you on numerous services offered by
TUM and TUM School of Management.

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Program-specific or individual questions?
Check the content we provide BMT MMT
for your program on our website
(e.g. program structure) –
please keep in mind that
regulations may differ from
program to program:

MIM MCS FIM

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Program-specific or individual questions?
• Check the program-specific academic and examination regulations (FPSO), available in our download center

• Check your curricula support in your TUMonline account.

• Still individual questions? Get in touch with our student counseling team and your program manager: Contact

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Let‘s get started!
German University System
Bachelor Master Ph.D.

3 – 4 years 1 – 2 years

3+ years

4 – 6 years

State examination
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German University System
Bachelor

180 ECTS ECTS = European Credit Transfer System

1 ECTS = 30 hours student workload

Master
Recommended ECTS per semester = 30 ECTS
120 ECTS

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Technical University of Munich: Schools & Departments

• TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

• TUM School of Engineering and Design
• TUM School of Natural Sciences
• TUM School of Life Sciences
• TUM School of Management
• TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology
• TUM School of Medicine
• Sport and Health Sciences

More information on the TUM Schools & Departments

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Technical University of Munich Management Board

President of Senior Vice

TUM President for
Prof. Dr. Academic and
Thomas Student Affairs More information on the TUM Board of Management
Hofmann Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Gerhard Müller

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TUM School of Management Board

Dean of TUM Vice Dean of Vice Dean of Vice Dean of Vice Dean of
School Talent Academic & Information Research &
of Management Management & Student Affairs of Management of Innovation of
Prof. Dr. Diversity TUM School of TUM School of TUM School of
Gunther Friedl Prof. Dr. Nicola Management Management Management
Breugst Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr.
Jürgen Ernstberger Martin Grunow Joachim Henkel

More information on the TUM School of Management Board

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Technical University of Munich: Campus & Rooms
Straubing
Campus

Garching Campus

Weihenstephan Campus

Campus
TUM Main Campus
Olympiapark

Heilbronn
Campus More information on our campuses can be found here

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Technical University of Munich: Campus & Rooms
RoomFinder allows to you search for a room and display the corresponding
overview and layout plans.
RoomFinder

Room numbering:
1. digit – floor number
2. digit – wing number
3. and 4. digit (combined) – the actual room number

Maps and plans for the Campus Munich, Garching and Weihenstephan:
Campus layout

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Technical University of Munich: Center for Study and
Teaching (TUM CST)
• Support and assistance in addition to • Email: studium@tum.de
managing administrative documents and • Semester Fees and Scholarships Office (more details on
academic records throughout your studies, fees and scholarships: Fees and financial aid)
up to and including graduation
• Examination Office
• Service Desk at the TUM Downtown • Questions regarding health insurance, Student Card and
campus: Arcisstr. 21, Room 144
enrollment
• Opening hours:
• Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am – 12 pm
• Tue and Thu 1 – 4 pm

• Student helpline: +49 89 289 22245

• Mon-Fri 9 am – 12 pm

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TUM School of Management
TUM School of Management: Degree programs

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TUM School of Management: Academic Departments

More information and contact details on our website.

TUM School of Management: Administration – Student
Counseling Team: Bachelor‘s Program

Contact details & consultation hours:

Contact

Christine Geiger Clémence Moser

Program Manager – B.Sc. Program Program Coordinator – B.Sc. Program
TUM School of Management: Administration – Student
Counseling Team: Master‘s Programs

Michaela Krieger Christiane Brungs Alina Paulig Charlotte Bayer Katja Leßke
Program Manager Program Manager Program Manager Program Manager Program Coordinator
Master in Management & Master in Management M.Sc. Consumer Science M.Sc. Finance & Master Programs
Technology Information Management

Contact details & consultation hours:

Graduate programs
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TUM School of Management: Administration – Grade
Management Team

Janine Rothenburger Michaela Gerhardt Shan Huang

+49 (0)89 289 25033 +49 (0)89 289 - 25086 +49 (0)89 289 - 23884

Email address:
grademanagement@mgt.tum.de

For specific questions related to grade management, please contact us via email.
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TUM School of Management: Administration –
Examination Management

Email address: beate.pommer@tum.de

Beate Pommer
Examination Planning
TUM School of Management: Administration – International
Office Team (Campus Munich)

Ute Helfers Gabriella Loparco Anna-Lena Köttig Miriam Mahler Zuzana Zechovska Josephina Buhr
Program Manager Program Coordinator - Program Coordinator Program Program Coordinator Program
– Student Exchange -Student Exchange Coordinator - - Student Exchange Coordinator -
Student Programs (Outgoing – Programs (Outgoing Entrepreneurship Programs (Incoming Joint International
Exchange Europe, Freemover, – NON-EU, Summer Exchange Program exchange students) Programs
Programs Internships) and Winter Schools)

You can find all relevant information on stays abroad during your studies, as well as our contact details on our website.
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TUM School of Management: Career Development

 Student and Alumni Network for free for all TUM School of Management students
 Jobboard & Talentpool
 Networking & Career Events
 Information and contact to our Corporate Partners
 Exclusive access to our Event & Career Center
TUM School of Management: Student Council

Student government of Technical Student council of TUM School

University of Munich of Management
(AStA)
 in German called Fachschaft or
 student representation taking care of the Fachschaftsvertretung
interests of all the students at TU Munich
 elected and voluntarily working
 active in university politics as well as representation of students of the
organizare of a broad range of events TUM School of Management

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 Student Council
TUM School of Management
Who are we?
What we do
Who is who?
 Our Departments

University Student Marketing &

Events Internal Affairs
Policy Experience Career
How to join:
● Attend our General Student Council Meetings
● Go to department meetings to see what they are about
● Get involved!

What you’ll get in return:

● Experience
● Growth
● Knowledge
● Friendship
How to reach us: studentcouncil@tum-som.com
How to find us:

Room 3574
Want to join?

Scan the QR-Code and fill out

the form!

Or write us at
studentcouncil@tum-som.com
Thank you!
TUM School of Management: Dates and Deadlines
Summer Semester 2023: 01.04.2023 – 30.09.2023
Lecture period: 15.04.2023 – 19.07.2023
Lecture-free periods (semester break):
01.04.2023 – 14.04.2023 and 20.07.2023 –30.09.2023

Winter Semester 2023/24: 01.10.2023 – 31.03.2024

Lecture period: 16.10.2023 – 09.02.2024
Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.10.2023 – 15.10.2023
and 10.02.2024 – 31.03.2024

Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.

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TUM School of Management: Dates and Deadlines
Holidays Summer Semester 2023:
Easter Vacation 06.04.2023 – 10.04.2023
May Day 01.05.2023
Ascension Day 18.05.2023
Whitsun Vacation 27.05.2023 – 30.05.2023
Feast of Corpus Christi 08.06.2023
Assumption Day 15.08.2023

For further holidays in 2023 please have a look at: TUM dates and deadlines

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Welcome Day for Freshers at TUM School of
Management
We would like to welcome you to TUM School of Management with a day full of
activities where you can get to know us, your study program, your buddies, our student
council and, of course, your fellow classmates.

On April 13, 2023 we are inviting you to join us from 11 am – approx. 3 pm.

This is the schedule for the day:

11 am – 12:30 pm Info Session on your study program

12:30 – 1:30 pm Campus tour by your buddies
1:30 – 3 pm Bavarian Snack and Get-Together

We recommend you to join us for the entire day!

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Buddy Program at TUM School Management
TUM School of Management has a Buddy Program to help our
newcomers to get settled in at TUM School of Management and
in Munich.

As a Fresher you can sign up for the Buddy Program for

Freshers using this link: Buddy Program
We will pass on your name and e-mail address to your future
Buddy and he or she will get in touch with you. Please allow for
some time to pass between your registration and hearing back
from your buddy.

Be quick to register soon to get in touch with students before

the lectures start! You can also register before you arrive in
Munich and get in touch with your fellow students.

For any questions regarding the Buddy Program for Freshers, you
may contact Katja Leßke (buddy_muc@mgt.tum.de)

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TUM School Management: Course types
Lecture
• big-size lecture halls
• little interaction
• usually no attendance check
• sometimes registration is
required/desired via TUMonline or
Moodle: please go to the first session
in any case
• periodic (weekly) schedule -
exception: block courses
(“Blockveranstaltungen“)!
• examination performance: usually
written exam, sometimes
assignments
Exercise
• come along with lectures
• usually held by a teaching
assistant
• registration usually not required
• recommended but not obligatory
• examined together with the
corresponding lecture
Seminar
• limited number of participants
• highly interactive
• registration/application required
• application/registration procedure
determined by the lecturer
• attendance check
• examination performance: papers,
presentations etc.
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TUM School of Management: Course types
Information about individual courses can be found in TUMonline

• All courses for TUM School of Management can be found by selecting “TUM School of Management” within the “Module
Catalog” section on the homepage of the TUMonline portal.

• You can search for a particular module description by filtering the Name or ID.

• To find the courses for your program, use the “Study Status / Curriculum" application (login required).

• Detailed information about how you can display and register for the course offerings is available in the TUMonline
Handbook for Students: Student Manuals

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TUM School of Management: Course types
Useful abbreviations:

• Winter semester: WiSe / 23W

• Summer semester: SoSe / 24S
• Semesterwochenstunde
(teaching hours per week): SWS (1 SWS = 45 minutes in class)
• Vorlesung (lecture): VO
• Übung (exercise): UE
• Seminar (seminar): SE

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TUM School of Management: What is a „module“?
• Modules = building blocks of the study program

• Consists of one/more courses with aligned content

• All module descriptions for TUM School of Management can be found by clicking on “TUM School of Management” on
the homepage of the TUMonline portal and then by following the "Module Handbook" link.

• You can search for a particular module description via the "Search for Module Handbook" link.

• To find the module description for your course of study, use the “Study Status / Curriculum” application (login required).

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TUM School of Management: Exams & Grading System
Typical exam at the TUM SOM:
single choice/
time limit closed books
multiple choice

1.0 (best grade) to 5.0 (4.1 to 5.0 = fail)

1.0 to 1.5 “very good” (excellent performance)
1.6 to 2,5 “good” (performance well above average)
2.6 to 3.5 “satisfactory” (average performance)
3.6 to 4.0 “sufficient” (performance meets the standards in spite of deficiencies)
4.1 to 5.0 “fail” (performance does not meet the standards because of substantial deficiencies)

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TUM School of Management: Computer & Study Rooms
Study and computer rooms for TUM School of Management
students in building 0505:

0503 (ground floor)

Z503 (Zwischengeschoss, Z floor)

2538 (2nd floor)

Please note: Access codes are provided by the Student Council!

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Services of TUM,
TUM School of Management
and Student Union Munich

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IT Services
The TUM IT Support Desk:
First point of contact for questions and problems related to the university's
centralized IT services and applications
TUMonline, WiFi, eduroam, VPN, Email, LRZ
FAQs & contact: Support

User Guides, Manuals & More on IT Services at TUM: Documentation and

manuals

Manual on eduroam (WiFi): Eduroam manuals

Printing & scanning: Printing and scanning

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IT Services
TUMonline:
• Course registration
• Course information
• Access to course materials
• Exam registration
• Exam results and statistics
You will get a notification via mail when a result is released
• Self-administration of your contact information
• Self-service printing options for documents (e.g. enrollment certificate, de-
enrollment certificate, transcript of records, etc.)
• TUM email forwarding
• Access to the library and open software (e.g. office packages, citation tools, etc.)
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IT Services
TUMonline:
• Please keep your address and your phone number up-to-date: Account settings
• Please print out or download your student documents (e.g. enrollment certificate, written confirmation for MVV and
Deutsche Bahn, study progress certificate, confirmation of payment): Download student documents
• Check your student fee account status: View tuition fee status

Help on TUMonline:
• IT Guide: Student manual
• Manuals: Downloads
• Video-Tutorials on TUMonline: Tutorial

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IT Services
Moodle:
• Learning Management System of the TUM
• online course rooms for lecturers to provide learning
materials
• other different activities for communication, collaboration
and self learning
• log in with your TUM e-mail address and TUMonline
password
• Moodle

Lecturio:
• E-Learning Platform
• videos of recorded lectures of TUM School of Management
• https://www.lecturio.de/en

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IT Services
IT at TUM Seminar

Topics:
 TUMonline
 Moodle
 eduroam Wi-Fi on Campus and downtown Munich
 free software (Windows, Office,…)
 50 GB personal storage
 your TUM e-mail address, etc.

Currently there are no planned presentations,

but you can download slides from the link below.

You can find further information here: TUM IT

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University Library
• Main Branch Library at Main Campus
• further Branch Libraries in Munich, Garching, Freising and Straubing
• Study areas (e.g. study carrels, group study rooms), computer
workstations, internet access, scanning, printing and copying facilities
• library tours, lectures, workshops and courses for all students
• StudentCard = Library Card
• Do not forget to re-validate your Student Card at the end of the
semester!

More details can be found here:

https://www.ub.tum.de/en

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Student Union – Studierendenwerk München
Student accommodation
• halls of residence
• e.g. Studentenstadt, Olympic Village Student Quarters

Food & Drinks

• cafeterias, canteens & espresso bars, e.g. Arcisstraße canteen, Audimax
StuCafé
• current menu online: Food & Drinks

• payment with your StudentCard

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Student Union – Studentenwerk München

Cultural activities Advice Services

• Scholarship Advice Service
• Culture Bureau
• Culture program: Culture • Advice for students with children
• Legal Advice Service
• Psychosocial and
Psychotherapeutic Advice Service
BAföG
• Germany's Federal Training
Assistance Act
• BAföG Advice Service

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 Student Union – Studierendenwerk München
Solidarity Fee
(for summer
semester 2023) IsarCard Semester MVV-
77,30 Euro 224,70 Euro Semesterticket More details can be found here:
Semester Ticket Munich

Semester Ticket

Source: http://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/tickets-fares/tickets/school-and-higher-education/mvv-semesterticket/index.html; www.mvg.de

Please keep in mind the regulations put into place due to the introduction of the so-called
Deutschlandticket. It may not make sense for you to obtain the IsarCard. You can find all
updated information here.
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Student Union – Studierendenwerk München
Solidary Fee 77,30 Euro
• Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 6 am the following day
• Saturday, Sunday, on public holidays and on 24 and 31 December, without time
restrictions
• Entitlement to travel within the entire MVV network, these are zones M – 6.
• Entitlement to travel 2nd class on all modes of transport that form part of the MVV public
transportation network (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses, and certain regional trains)
• Travel entitlement is valid from the first day to the last day of the respective semester

IsarCard Semester 224,70 Euro

• The IsarCard Semester entitles students to unlimited travel within the entire MVV
network, these are zones M – 6.
• Entitlement to travel 2nd class on all modes of transport that form part of the MVV public
transportation network (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses, and certain regional trains)
• Travel entitlement is valid from the first day to the last day of the respective semester
• The IsarCard is valid for the duration of one whole semester and until 12 noon the
following day
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Public Transportation
The MVV provides diverse means of transportation:
• U-Bahn: Munich’s underground network mainly runs in the inner circle of the MVV network. The
only line which leaves the inner network circle is the underground line leading to Garching.
• S-Bahn: You can use the suburban train network to reach the outskirts of Munich.
• Bus and Tram: The bus and tram system in Munich is well developed. They are a good alternative
to using the underground.

MVG Bicycles:
• Buy a bike or make use of the MVG bikes: MVG-Rad
• and explore Munich by bike: Biking in Munich
Bild:https://www.mvg.de/services
/mvg-rad.html

Train:
• Trains leave from “Hauptbahnhof”, “Ostbahnhof”, and “Pasing” to cities all over Europe.
• You can travel through Bavaria with the „Bayernticket“: Tickets
• Again, keep in mind the option of the “Deutschlandticket” starting from May 1, 2023
Bild: https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/tickets

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Student Union – Studierendenwerk München
Student Union Fee
Basic Student Union Fee Basic Semester Ticket
(Semesterbeitrag, 152,30
(75 Euro) (77,30 Euro)
Euro)

In order to continue your studies at the TUM, you must pay your semester fees within the designated period before the start
of each semester:

• For the winter semester: No later than August 15th (first-time enrollment: September 15th)
• For the summer semester: Not later than February 15th (first-time enrollment: March 15th)

Please note: If you have not paid your semester fees within the time frame, your enrollment at the university will be
terminated automatically. The semester fees might change from semester to semester.

More details can be found here

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TUM Language Center
• Language courses
− Courses in 18 languages every semester, e.g. English,
German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish…
− free of charge for TUM students
− registration via TUMonline
• Block courses during the semester breaks
• Writing Consulting - German & English
• Language Tests & Certificates
• TUMtandem
• Intercultural Communication

More details can be found here:

Language Center
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TUM Language Center
Fit for Studying in Germany

• Every day life at German University: succesful communication with teachers,

professors, fellow students and counselors as well as tips for dealing with
„Culture Blues“ and Culture Shock.
− Workshop in English
− For information on dates, see link below
• Registration via TUMonline

More details will be published here: Intercultural Communication

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University Sports Center Munich (ZHS)
• Campus Olympic Park
• Each semester approx. 600 classes eg. in team sports, climbing,
martial arts, dance, water and winter sports…
• Further information and specific timetable can be found here:
Classes in Munich
• Fees: please check each course individually
• All participants are required to have the ZHS Card and up-to-date
semester ticket: ZHS Card & Ticket

More details and program can be found here: ZHS Munich

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Learning strategies, study skills & coaching
Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to organize your
studies, lectures and exams. TUM offers support to enhance
your self-management skills:

Science ⋈ Technology ⋈ Society:

• a wide range of seminars and workshops on general skills
• Seminars and Workshops

“Selbstkompetenz stärken”:
• coaching offer for learning difficulties
• seminars on learning strategies
• Learning Workshops

Pro Lehre:
• workshops on learning strategies, study techniques and
exam preparation
• Study skills

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Academic writing & your thesis
Language Center
Offers courses for academic writing

TUM Writing Guidelines

TUM guidelines

Thesis Courses & Tips (might be relevant later in your studies):

Thesis and graduation

You can also find a compilation of TUM offers supporting you in

writing your thesis in our Info Sheet: TUM Course Offering for
Scientific Writing which can be downloaded from our website.

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Studying with individual needs and TUM Values
TUM Values

Studying with individual needs

Barrier-Free Education

TUM Family Service

Studying at TUM with a family

Gender Equality Office

Source: https://www.chancengleichheit.tum.de/en/diversity/projects/tum-values/

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Spiritual life
A wide range of social events and courses
are offered by the religious societies. The
societies are also there to provide individual
support.

Catholic Academic Society (KHG)

Protestant Academic Society (EHG)

Muslimische Studenteninitiative TUM

(MSI)

Verband Jüdischer Studenten in Bayern

e.V.

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Get involved
Student council:
• Student Council of TUM School of Management
• Student Council of TUM

Buddy Program (in the higher semesters)

ExploreTUM (mentoring for prospective students)

Academic Orchestras, Choirs & Bands

Student clubs

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A little bit of fun 
Try the famous parabola slide in the MI
building in Garching

Source: https://www.ma.tum.de/en/department/campus-garching-english/pictures-parabola-slide.html

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A little bit of fun – during your time off Campus 
Bavaria has a lot of beautiful things to offer:

• During summer time you can visit lakes like Ammersee or

Starnberger See.

• Rain? No problem! Students can visit the museum with

student discounts. https://www.ammersee-region.de https://www.muenchen.de/freizeit/orte/130913.html

• Take a walk and enjoy the Isar.

• Visit old towns that are rich of history (Nurnberg,

Ingolstadt, Landshut, etc.).

travelguide.de/museum/muenchen/ https://www.muenchen.de/freizeit/orte/119332.html

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A little bit of fun – during your time off Campus 
• Enjoy a beautiful scenery at a rooftop bar:

− Rooftop bars in Munich

− Rooftop bars

• Weekend activities:
https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-munich.html
− Things to do in Munich on Sundays

− Weekend in Munich

− Best things to do in Munich

− Walking tours

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Good Online/Email Communication Practice,
German Etiquette and Principles of Good Practice for
Students

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Email communication with professors
• The content and the formulation of your email
should be appropriate
• Do not forget to include an informative subject
line
• Start with a greeting using the professor's title
and surname (see below)
• Remind the professor who you are
• Stick to the point
• Work on tone and be formal
• Make requests politely
• Read over your email for grammar, use proper
punctuation, spell out words, write in complete
sentences
• End the email with a salutation (see below)
• Please use a suitable form of address and salutation (sign
off) as well as your signature, e.g.:
• Dear Professor Müller / Sehr geehrte(r) Professor Müller;
Dear Dr. Müller / Sehr geehrte(r) Dr. Müller
• Sincerely, Kind regards / Mit freundlichen Grüßen
• Some responses may sound rude if they are too short, even
though this may be so only because you are short on time.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that you take the time to
think about how your message could sound to the receiver.
Please follow the recommendation regardless of whether your
communication partner sticks to the rule or not.
• Ways of communicating considered to be impolite: e.g. putting
several punctuation marks one after another, using capitals
only.
Please observe the email etiquette of TUM
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Email communication with administration
Tips for a good email communication with the administration are the same as above.

But please note some additional information:

• Please always check first if the information you are looking for is already answered in the FAQs
(https://www.mgt.tum.de/faq-center) or in an Information Sheet (https://www.mgt.tum.de/download-center)

• Please use a suitable form of address and salutation (sign off), e.g.:
− Dear Ms./Mr. Müller / Sehr geehrte(r) Frau/Herr Müller; Dear Sir/Madam / Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
− Sincerely, Kind regards / Mit freundlichen Grüßen

• Please include your matriculation number (Matrikelnummer) in your signature – it will help us a lot!

Please observe the email etiquette of TUM

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Email communication with professors and administration

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Email communication with professors and administration

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TUM email address
Please check your TUM mailbox regularly – we will notify you about important
information and events in this way. If you want the emails to be forwarded to your
private email address, please follow this guide, which explains in detail how to
successfully complete the mailing process: Forward your Mail

If possible, please use your TUM mailbox for the communication with TUM
members.

Furthermore, please keep your phone number and your address up-to-date!
Contact

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Phone communication with administration
Tips for a good phone communication with the administration are the same as above.

Please make sure to:

• Use a suitable form of address and salutation

• Have your matriculation number at hand. We may need it during the conversation.

• Think about your question(s) in advance and present them in a structured way (maybe by using notes)

• Please always check first if the information you are looking for is already answered in the FAQs or in an Information
Sheet

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German Etiquette

Shaking hands
Germans shake hands in formal/professional situations both when arriving and when departing. It
is common for a person who is joining a group to shake hands with every single individual.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, please check, if shaking of hands is ok with all involved.

Punctuality & Accuracy

Germans can be extremely punctual. Be 5 to 10 minutes early for important appointments and be
sure to call the people you are meeting if you really cannot make it in time. Furthermore,
promises are made to be kept!

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German Etiquette
Du and Sie
Du Du is an informal and Sie a formal way of addressing to somebody. Please remember to use Sie
& in your communication with professors and administration. It is polite to address everyone by their
Sie family name and Sie.
In general: Du + first name, Sie + family name

Titles
Academic titles belong to the name, such as Herr Doktor Müller or Frau Professor Weise. In
communication with professors please use their academic title and their surname. You should say
Herr or Frau and the person's title and their surname.

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German Etiquette

Knocking
When entering an office, it is common to knock first and then enter the room immediately.

Knocking on the table instead of clapping

Students knock on the table after a lecture. The origin for that academic habit is unclear,
research is vague and people have different opinions about how it originated.

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Code of Conduct

In accordance with the school’s mission, vision, and strategy TUM School of Management commits itself to the highest ethical standards of
personal and collective behavior. This Code of Conduct is a guideline to ensure a respectful and enjoyable environment at the TUM School
of Management.

Committing to values: Pledge your support!

Responsibility Science One klick to pledge your support via the TUM-School of Management
Portal:

Sustainability
Fairness Diversity
Trust
Equity
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Principles of Good Practice for Students
The aim of examinations, project works, thesis and any other study achievements is to determine and certify the acquisition of
competences. Therefore, for all achievements the examinations regulations apply. Each examination and achievement must
be made independent and using only permitted tools. To avoid plagiarism, you need to pay attention on a complete
indication of references and correct citation.

 You need to mark every citation and reference (complete and comprehensible)

 Literal citations have to be marked with quotation marks and the reference has to be indicated directly before or after the
citation

 Non-literal citations and paraphrases (e.g. explanations, summary in own words) have to be marked, too, and the
reference has to be indicated before or after the passage/section

 Use of external images, data, tables, source texts, etc. requires special care, even if they were found in Internet:
• The authorship of the source have to be indicated complete and comprehensible
• For the use of images author’s explicit permission can be necessary
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Principles of Good Practice for Students
 At the end of your written work, please list all references in alphabetical order in form of a bibliography (§18 Abs. 9
APSO)

 Ideas, outlines etc. from other sources than your written work must also be marked and the reference hast to be indicated

 If possible, quote only scientific sources and try to look for primary sources

 Please note, that any attempt of deception or plagiarism can have consequences like failure to pass the examination
or deregistration. Examinations and achievement failed due to deception can be retaken only once. Furthermore, it is also
a copyright infringement and this can lead to legal consequences.

More details can be found here: https://www.ub.tum.de/en/citing

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Social Media & More Details

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Further information
• Beginning a Degree Program
• Welcome Summer

Website: https://www.mgt.tum.de

Website: https://tum-som.com/

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Checklist
 Search (affordable) accommodation
 Take out a health insurance policy
 Pay the student fees
 Print out your enrollment documents
 Register your address at the Residence Registration Office
 Open a bank account
 Pick up your student card
 Find out about courses and register for classes
 Check out and participate in orientation activities
 Register at the TUM University Library
 From a non-EU country? Apply for residence permit
 Discover your new home (guided city tours, student council, language tandems, university sport…)

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