Building Bridges between Research, Academic Teaching and Professional Practice:
New Knowledge Lifts Barriers and Opens up New Vistas

iwib opened its doors on September 1, 2005 with the mandate

• to establish continuing education as third cornerstone of the university's mission, next to research and teaching
• to serve as a link between research and academic teaching and professional practice
• to act as the service point that assists the faculties of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in developing and marketing their subject-specific continuing education offerings.

Our Goals

• the promotion of the interleaving of research, academic teaching and practice
• the professionalizing of workplaces
• the broadening of learner's competences for more professional success 
• the strengthening of businesses' competitiveness by increasing employees' expertise 
• establishing long-term relationships with our clients 
• offering a balanced, diverse program

Our Target Groups

• graduates of all degree programs of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
• professionals with diverse functions and of different ranks, particularly from 
  • companies and institutions, including small and medium-sized businesses 
  • bodies of public administration 
  • not-for-profit organizations
• self-employed professionals
• interested individuals

Our Concept

• practice-oriented instruction in new academic research findings
• transfer to professional contexts
• learners at the center
• active learning in a lively environment
• modern methods of adult education
• instructors with expertise and experience

Our Thematic Emphases

• organization and personnel development
• coaching
• leadership and management tools
• project management and controlling
• teamwork and team development
• advising and consulting skills
• rhetorics, moderation and presentation
• quality management

Our Offerings

• workshops and workshop series 
• conferences and symposia 
• in-house workshops for businesses and organizations 
• consulting, supervising, coaching 
• projects for the promotion of personnel development for small and medium-sized businesses