ACADEMIC DEGREES
Dec. 2010 – July 2014 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Darmstadt University of Technology / Technische Universität Darmstadt
Research field: Urban governance and urban violence prevention
PhD Thesis successfully defended 1. July 2014
Grade: Magna cum laude (sehr gut)
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2011 – 2013 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
Overall GPA: Distinction
Awards:
*2012 Cathay Pacific Academic Prize for International Business
*2012 Norman Waterhouse Lawyers Prize for Competitive Strategy
*Admitted to Golden Key International Academic Honours Society
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2007 – 2009 M.Sc. International Cooperation & Urban Development
Darmstadt University of Technology / Technische Universität Darmstadt
Overall GPA: German grade: 1.42 | ECTS Grade: A
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2006 Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM)
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa
Specialisation in Business Administration
Distinction achieved in the subject of Economics
Awards:
*2nd place team award in the South African national L´Oreal Brandstorm Marketing competition 2005/6
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2005 Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Tourism Management
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa
Overall GPA: Distinction (cum laude)
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2002 – 2004 Bachelor of Arts
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa
Main subjects: Human Movement Science / English Literature
* Sports scholarship holder – Judo
CERTIFICATES/SPECIALISED COURSES
Erasmus Mundus Internationalisation of Higher Education Programme (INTERHED)
Professional training on the internationalisation of Higher Education programmes in Europe and beyond
with specialised focus on the structure and management of Higher Education Systems, Joint Programmes and
the recognition of international qualifications.
Course completed online February – September 2014
http://erasmusmundus.it/descrizione/what-is-inter-hed.aspx
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University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Teaching Knowledge Tests:
1 – Language systems/learning and teaching
2 – Lesson planning and use of resources
3 – Managing the teaching and learning process
Band scores: 3 and 4 (4 being the highest)
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Media Concepts/South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC)
Course in television presenting
