English translation: at the cutting edge of technology / the discipline
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German term or phrase:
am Puls der Praxis
English translation:
at the cutting edge of technology / the discipline
Explanation: My suggestion, but it would help to know what the course is to render this precisely.
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'at the cutting edge of [business] practice' then would be my suggestion in light of your further context, Stephen.
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Research at the cutting edge of practice
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Richard Wells Research Centre, Thames Valley University, 32-38 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W5 2BS http://bji.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/6/6/9
The curriculum offered by the Faculty allows students to choose a range of studies that provide in-depth coverage of many disciplines. With access to the University's nine other faculties, our undergraduates can benefit from a wide selection of courses that are rich in content and adaptable to meet the requirements and objectives of individual students. Our close interaction with stakeholders in the business community keep our professional programs closely aligned to important ideas and developments at the cutting edge of business practice. http://www.fbe.hku.hk/Programme/index.cfm
CSU is at the cutting edge of business practice, delivering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that will prepare you for success in this dynamic sector.
CSU graduates have excellent prospects and a broad variety of possible career paths within both government and non-government organisations due to experienced and dedicated teaching staff and industry involvement in course creation. http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/business/
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Glad to have helped - I must be psychic then! Thanks for the points, Stephen.
@Stephen: Regarding your glossary entry: I am sorry but I do not see how "Praxis" can equal "technology" or "discipline".
Praxis means "practical side/application of something" (here probably vs. "theoretical" side).
in tune with the latest commercial (industrial) developments
keeping our finger on the pulse of the industry (commercial developments)
in tune with /focused on/ keeping an eye on the latest practical applications / developments (developments in the industry)
focused on/focusing on (the real) world (applications)
always in touch with the real world / industry (industrial/commercial) developments or applications)
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in light of further context:
in tune with the business world /world of business.
to me, "am Puls" means
moving with/close to....
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a few more thoughts and suggestions:
maybe what should be conveyed here is the opportunity for the students to be in close(est) proximity to the business world,
in direct contact with it. That would apply to the school too.
in direct contact with the business world
in close(st) proximity to the business world
Dabei ist nichts so praktisch wie eine gute Theorie. Durch unsere vielfältigen Praxiskontakte wissen wir allerdings um die Anforderungen und Probleme in Unternehmen. Dies ermöglicht uns in Bereichen zu forschen, die für Unternehmen und Kunden wichtig sind. Sie haben die Chance hiervon für Ihr Studium und Ihre spätere Karriere zu profitieren. Seien Sie mit uns am Puls der Zeit.
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and a few more, based on the link below:
plugged into/driven by/focused on the pulse of business
driven by market-based specializations / hands-on learning opportunities
What Makes Our School Unique
Dedicated to developing influential business leaders, the Texas MBA is driven by market-based specializations and hands-on learning opportunities that plug MBAs directly into the pulse of business.
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