The joint start-up module is offered as the start of the programme and it is compulsory for all students who are enrolled in the double degree programme.

Outline of the start-up module: A one-week field course followed by an e-learning period and a final report, in total 6 ETCS. The University of Hohenheim will organise the joint start-up module from 2010 to 2012.

Preliminary schedule of the start-up module 2011