Bachelor International Cultural and Business Studies

(Degree: B.A. Kulturwirt)

The interdisciplinary programme combines business administration with the study of two foreign languages as well as cultural studies. For students who opt to study Southeast Asia, we offer courses with a focus on social sciences and cultural studies. Our goal is to enable students to analyze and interpret processes and dynamics in contemporary Southeast Asia. Language courses are available for Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Chinese. All languages are taught by native speakers.

The language of instruction (outside de language courses) is generally German.

Master International Cultural and Business Studies

(Degree: M.A. Kulturwirt)

The interdisciplinary programme combines the study of economics with two foreign languages as well as cultural studies. Within the study programme, students learn how to work with a high degree of personal responsibility, develop strong organizational and communication strategies and also acquire key skills in project management, leadership techniques and problem-solving processes. For students focussing on Southeast Asia, language courses are available for Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Chinese. All languages are taught by native speakers.

The language of instruction (outside the language courses) is generally German.

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Master Southeast Asian Studies

(Degree: M.A. Southeast Asian Studiies)

On top of regionally specific in-depth knowledge of Southeast Asia, the research-oriented Master's Southeast Asian Studies programme provides methodological and practical skills which allow you to independently handle scientifically complex issues. The two-year programme focuses on the study of contemporary development in Southeast Asia using a social science approach. Besides the relevant theory, students also study epistomology and research methods. An important module in this programme is a research project with all students must conduct independently in Southeast Asia over the course of several months.

The language of instruction is English.

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Postgraduate studies

(Degree: Ph.D)

The Ph.D. programme is closely connected with the on-going research at both Chairs of Southeast Asian Studies. Ph.D. candidates should thus select a research topic which is related to the existing fields of research. The programme generally requires three to five years. The first year is allotted to the thorough study of research methodology and the relevant theory. On the basis of this, the Ph.D. candidate develops his/her own research question and project design. The Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to spend about one year for empirical research in Southeast Asia. The field work is followed-up by the data analysis and the writing of the thesis in Passau, usually accompanied by regular debates in workshops and conferences.

The language of instruction is English.

Overview of the Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Passau

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