Mandatory Internship
Part of your business administration program at the
bachelor's level
- Duration: 2-6 months
- Credit Hours: 6 ECTS
- can be divided into sections
- No placement through the university
Potential employers: companies, government agencies, organizations, associations, etc.
Note: If you have any questions about the mandatory internship in the IBWL Master's program, please feel free to contact Ms. Anja Böhnlein.Learn more →(275.4 KB)
Voluntary Internship
Complements your degree program—regardless of whether you're required to complete an internship
Particularly suitable if you …
- would like to explore other career fields
- want to gain practical experience
- would like to establish contacts with companies
- would like to apply what you have learned in a real-world business setting
Work-Study Position
A work-study position may—under certain conditions—be recognized as an internship
- Clarify the recognition before you start (especially the number of hours)
- Can be flexibly integrated into your studies
How do you find an internship?
Application Documents
To successfully apply for an internship, you will generally need the following documents (these may vary slightly depending on the position and company):
Cover Letter
Tailor your approach to the specific position and company
CV
Clear and chronological, highlighting relevant experience, knowledge, and skills
Attachments
e.g., current transcript of records, high school diploma, certificates from previous internships or jobs, certificates, proof of volunteer work
Where can I find job postings?
For example, use
- Company Career Pages
- Jobboards
- VC-Course “Karriereportal der Fachgruppe BWL”
- Company and Career Fairs
- LinkedIn and Other Professional Networks
- Personal Contacts and Your Own Network
- Unsolicited Applications

