81% of SLE participants within the last 50 years...

• is successful

SLE graduates are highly valued experts and managers in international cooperation in the German and international field. Career prospects increase significantly through SLE participation.
 

• promotes personal growth and teamwork

In a creative and performance-oriented atmosphere we promote teamwork and further the respective skills, talents and competence of each individual participant.

• it bridges the gap between theory and practice

We convey knowledge and carry out practical research using innovative concepts at the cutting edge of current debate. As a university department, SLE creates a bridge between theory and practice, bringing academic insight to practice, and practical experience to academic discussion. SLE takes the latest topics into the public sphere.

• imparts knowledge of methods

Appropriate tools are the key to success. Our methods are practical and benefit-oriented. We impart action-oriented skills and foster learning based on experience. Rather than convey standard textbook wisdom, SLE lecturers work towards solutions to real challenges in the professional field.

• guarantees close links to the professional field of development cooperation

Participants gain expert knowledge, competence and skills geared to the professional field of development cooperation. Concrete experience through practice-oriented case studies and projects abroad coupled with individual consultations with each participant make for a smooth transition to this field.