Industry Connection

Rather than an exclusively academic theory approach, GIST's practical orientation is equally focused on launching its students on the path of a successful career. It is for that reason GIST provides optimal preparation by top-level personnel from our worldwide industry partners. Partners are involved in the development of the curricula and participate actively in the programmes by deploying lecturers and mentors. Students are also exposed to the operational dynamics of global companies during a compulsory two month internship with a company or during the course of the six month master thesis. Industry sponsors for the programmes include Altana, BASF, Budenheim, Degussa, Infineon, SGL Carbon, Siemens, Sud-Chemie and Wacker to name a few. They have contributed to the project by offering scholarships, internship opportunities and Performance Awards to students.

The excellent cooperation with GIST, as one important part of the talent pool of our company, will be a cornerstone for our position in the Asia-Pacific region. That assures us to find potential young employees who have not only the professional know-how but also a sense of local culture and markets. Budenheim CEO