Establishment of degree programmes

Please refer to the guidelines for taking the accreditation criteria into account when setting up new degree programmes and the time window model.

Subject draws up an outline of ideas and submits it to the Office of Degree Programme Development for the time and work plan (ZAP) enquiry (approx. beginning of the calendar year), Cc must be set by the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Faculty

Project is added to the ZAP in consultation with all stakeholders involved and depending on other measures (scheduling)

Subject representatives, academic coordinator and programme development stakeholders hold an initial meeting to coordinate the set-up process (individual appointment arranged)

Subject sends degree programme concept and curriculum plan (additional annexes if necessary) to the Degree Programme Development Office by the agreed date, at least 12 weeks before the start of the first committee meeting; informal reporting on the institution idea to the Vice President for advance information to the University management

Ongoing feasibility analysis is finalised, subject receives feedback at least 6 weeks before the start of the first committee process, follow-up work if necessary

Faculty Board decides on Programme concept (incl. all annexes) and programme student participation Submission of resolutions to the Degree Programme Development Office no later than 2 weeks before committee meeting 1

Degree Programme Development Office submits draft resolution (at least 2 weeks before UB)

University Board (UB) advises and recommends organisation (at least 2 weeks before BAA)

Board of Academic Affairs (BAA) recommends establishment (2 weeks before Senate)

Senate recommends that the University Council approve the establishment (at least 2 weeks before UC)

University Council (UC) decides on the establishment in strategic terms (once a quarter)

Subject obtains at least 2 expert opinions from external subject representatives(criteria for selection) on the degree programme concept and study plan (incl. all annexes); if necessary, revision of the degree programme concept (incl. all annexes) before the start of the second committee stage.

Extract from the BayHIG Art. 36

(5) The University Council

...

6. decides on the establishment, modification and cancellation of degree programmes

Please refer to the information provided by the SBR and contact the relevant colleagues if you have any specific questions Mail

Subject prepares the subject-specific provisions (FSB) and the list of modules (SFB) in cooperation with the degree programme coordinator and the Legal Office for Academic Affairs (SBR) ; if necessary, involve the Students Affairs' Office in any admission procedures

SBR checks FSB and SFB, if necessary, reworking by the department, if necessary in consultation with other actors in programme development

SBR coordinates mapping of FSB and SFB with WueStudy

Note: The FSBs can possibly be developed at the same time as committee route 1, but must be decided separately via committee route 2.

Faculty Board decides on FSB and SFB, subject obtains student participation and submits both resolutions to the SBR at least 2 weeks before the start of the second committee procedure (not to the Office of Programme Development!)

SBR submits draft resolution (at least 1 week before KSuL)

Board of Academic Affairs (BAA) recommends establishment (2 weeks before Senate)

Senate decides on FSB + SFB

Notification to the StMWK or, if necessary, agreement with other ministries or institutions

Extract from the BayHIG Art. 36

(3) The Senate

1. decides on the legal regulations to be issued by the university, unless otherwise specified,

WueStudy checks FSB and SFB for mappability

WueStudy finally maps the examination regulations

WueStudy maps the application and enrolment options in cooperation with the Student Affairs' Office

WueStudy creates data control sheet, subject submits all module descriptions, programme development checks module descriptions for completeness, if necessary reworking by the subject, WueStudy creates module handbook

Enactment of the study and examination regulations by the legal department

Publication of the study and examination regulations by the legal department and WueStudy

Office of Degree Programme Development informs all central offices about the establishment;
Subject publishes the degree programme documents on the website, advertises the degree programme in cooperation with the Academic Advisory Service and Press and Public Relations Office

Start of application; department organises admission procedure if necessary; admission; enrolment in coordination with Student Affairs' Office and International Office if necessary (incoming)

In addition, cooperative study programmes between two or more universities with joint examination regulations can also be introduced. Further information can be found here.