German Business Communication
German Business Communication at a glance
Duration: 7 semesters
Start of study: in September (winter semester)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree
Credits: 210 ECTS
Admission requirements: University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, upgrading qualification, etc.)
Language skills (minimum): German (A2), English (B2)
Languages of instruction: German, English
Internship: in the 7th semester
Fees: Semester fee at the WHZ
German Business Communication (German/English/Spanish) - The Student Lifecycle
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Aims & Contents of the study programme
The German Business Communication major opens up numerous career prospects in global German-speaking and international companies. In addition to an excellent education in the common German and business language German as well as English, you will acquire extensive knowledge of economics and intercultural competence.
There are two study variants:
1. Double degree programme
As a student of one of our partner universities, you will study German Business Communication as a double degree programme. The first two semesters you will study at your home university. The third semester you will start studying in Zwickau at the WHZ (prerequisite: German B1 level according to CEFR). In this option, you receive two Bachelor's degrees - one from your home university and another one from the WHZ.
2. Full-time study programme with a Bachelor's degree
As a full-time study programme with a Bachelor of Arts degree. You study from the beginning at WHZ (prerequisite: at least A2 German level and B2 English level according to CEFR).
Your advantages
At WHZ we offer you...
- an interdisciplinary programme with academically proven, committed and experienced teachers,
- a modern teaching concept with hybrid teaching elements,
- small groups of students,
- an international orientation of the course content and multilingual, international teaching
- excursions to regionally based companies,
- practical relevance through projects with companies,
- individual support and a familiar atmosphere
- a central location with good connections to Leipzig, Dresden and Berlin and to Czech Republic (Prague),
- a high standard of living with very reasonable rents and living costs,
- a high security standard,
- an accredited degree programme and
- a tuition-free and high-quality Bachelor's degree programme.
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Fieldtrips
During your studies, you will get to know various companies from the region on fieldtrips and hear exciting lectures by company managers.
Photos: Dr. Thomas Edeling & Katrin Richert (photos at Bäko Ost eG)
Structure of the study programme
In the bachelor's programme German Business Communication, you will acquire practice-relevant knowledge and skills in the fields of
- Business Administration,
- Economics,
- Law,
- Linguistics and
- Intercultural Communication.
Study schedule
You can find the detailed study schedule, the module list and the study and examination regulations in the Modulux database of the WHZ (programme number 753).
Application
You have decided on the Bachelor's degree programme in German Business Communication? Learn more here about applying to WHZ and secure your place!
International applicants (EU citizens and non-EU citizens) must have their university entrance qualification evaluated by Uni Assist. International applicants with an indirect university entrance qualification in Germany may attend the preparatory college (Studienkolleg) to obtain access to higher education in Germany. Uni-assist provides a self-check tool to check your university entrance qualification in Germany.
Please note the application deadlines for your start in the winter semester:
- Applicants who completed their secondary education in Germany (Abitur) must apply via WHZ' online portal until August 31
- Applicants who completed their secondary education abroad must apply via Uni Assist until June 30
More information
Here you can find more information for a good start to your studies at the WHZ:
Leaflet (German)
Leaflet (English)
GBA-Instagram
Presentation zu German Business Administration (Spanish, Portuguese)
WHZ Stories - Internationals students talk about study life in Zwickau
International Office
The International Office advises prospective international students on topics such as....
- application to the WHZ,
- preparation and arrival in Zwickau,
- tutoring programmes for international students.
Career Center
The Carreer Center at WHZ advises international students on topics such as scholarship opportunities and part-time jobs. In addition, you will receive support in starting a career in the region through a wide range of workshops and further education courses at WHZ. You also can improve your German language skills with the help of the Language Corner.
Podcast in English: How to Hochschule
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How To Hochschule is an initiative by the Centre for Internationalisation and Languages (CIS) at Rhine-Waal University. It is produced and presented by Stephan Hanf.
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