Partnership with Purpose: NORDAKADEMIE

Prepare Future Employees in International Engineering and Management

Providing businesses with skilled, work-force ready employees, the College of Charleston and the German University of Applied Sciences NORDAKADEMIE offer the first trans-Atlantic co-op for International Engineering and Management.

Through the program, students begin working at their sponsoring companies while completing their B.S. degree in international engineering and management at the College of Charleston (35 weeks) and at NORDAKDEMIE (30 weeks) in Hamburg, Germany.

Investing in Your Future Employees

As a partner company you'll invest in preparing international engineering and management professionals for immediate integration into your company. Upon completion of the program, students commit to working for your organization for two years.

Sponsoring Business Investment

  • Tuition fee: $22,000 per year ($66,000 in total, excluding accommodation (housing, dining, parking, travel, etc.)​
  • Proposed salary for sponsored student: $40k average per year (i.e. $35k in first year and $45k last year, company decision)​
  • Funding Support (Companies apply individually)
    • Workforce development funding: state and federal dollars, job credits, palmetto, veteran's benefits, etc.
  • Total investment per student per year: approximately $62,000​

Technology Meets Business

In the NORDAKADEMIE program, your sponsored students become the nexus of technology and business: they receive a rigorous education in engineering management combined with hands-on training in your organization:

  • Technical Proficiency: Students learn to interconnect aspects of engineering, electrical and information technologies.
  • Business Acumen: Students gain skills in tracking the economic effiency and predictability of legal decisions and technical systems.

As a partner company, you gain the unique opportunity to cultivate - and retain - future leaders who are skilled in both engineering management and industrial engineering.

These students bring not only technical expertise, but also a business-oriented mindset shaped by hands-on training to your organization.

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3-Year University and Industry Timeline

Students will complete the program in three years. They'll spend time studying international engineering and management in classes at the College of Charleston (35 weeks) and Hamburg, Germany (20 weeks), while receiving hands-on training at your partner company.
  • Year 1

    Students will spend their first year studying at the College of Charleston (20 weeks) and working at your partner company (26 weeks).

    October - December

    • College of Charleston
      • Onboarding: 13 weeks
    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S.)
      • 13 weeks

    January - March

    • College of Charleston
      • Semester 1 (10 weeks)
    April - June
    • College of Charleston
      • Semester 2 (10 weeks)
    July - September
    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S.)
      • 13 weeks
  • Year 2

    In their second year, students will split their time. They'll work at your organization and spend 20 weeks studying at NORDAKADEMIE in Germany.

    October - December

    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S. or Germany)
      • 13 weeks

    January - March

    • University Study (Hamburg, Germany)
      • Semester 1 (10 weeks)

    April - June

    • University Study (Hamburg, Germany)
      • Semester 2 (10 weeks)

    July - September

    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S. or Germany)
      • 13 weeks
  • Year 3

    In year three, students complete their B.S. degree in international engineering and management while continuing to work for your organization.

    October - December

    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S.)
      • 13 weeks

    January - March

    • College of Charleston
      • Semester 1 (10 weeks)

    April - September

    • College of Charleston
      • Bachelor Thesis (5 weeks)

    July - September

    • Industry Work (at your partner company in the U.S.)
      • 13 weeks

Benefits for Partner Companies

Partnering with the College of Charleston and NORDAKADEMIE is a valuable pathway to influence, inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders while benefiting from their perspectives and enthusiasm for innovation.
  • Integrated, Committed Employees

    As a partner company, you'll gain unique access to emerging talent with individuals who are already integrated into your business culture.

    Students commit to working for your sponsoring company for two years following graduation.

  • Innovative Collaborations

    Work with students on projects that bring fresh perspectives and ideas to your organization.

    Whether its tackling real-world challenges, developing new strategies or enhancing existing processes, students contribute innovative approaches that can uncover unique opportunities and add immediate value to your business.

  • Cost Savings

    Participation in this work and study education program can reduce onboarding costs for your business since the students are already familiar with your company processes and cultures.

    In addition, your business can recruit future employees at an early stage and make long-term investments in employee development. 

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Experience for Future Employees

Through this new partnership, students will study at the College of Charleston and NORDAKADEMIE while gaining practical experience at your organization. Upon graduation, students commit to working for your organization for two years.

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