and Master Programmes in German Higher Education Institutions

4.3 Programme development: strategic choices 334.3.1 Comprehensive versus selective introduction 344.3.2 Replacement versus parallel structures (28) 344.3.3 Enrolment in B/M versus existing degrees 354.3.4 Degree of innovation (29) 364.3.5 New forms of delivery 374.3.6 Programmes for foreign students 384.3.7 Language 394.3.8 Credit point systems 414.3.9 “Vordiplom” 414.3.10 Aim of Bachelor degrees 414.3.11 Consecutive vs. independent degrees 424.3.12 Entry Requirements for Master studies 434.3.13 Theoretical versus applied orientation 444.3.14 Interdisciplinary vs. subject-specific orientation 454.3.15 Fees 465 Expected effects 475.1 Scope of programme supply 475.2 Quality 476 Co-ordination of demand and supply 496.1 Target Groups 496.2 Use of market research 507 Co-operation in the context of the introduction of B/M 517.1 Co-operation with German institutions of the same type 517.2 Co-operation with other types of German higher education institutions 517.3 Co-operation with foreign higher education institutions 527.4 Co-operation with industry 538 Crucial conditions 558.1 Accreditation 558.2 Funding 569 Major results and discussion 5949.1 Quantitative significance of B/M 599.2 Sectoral Peculiarities 609.2.1 Decision making 629.2.2 Institutional management’s motives 62