Your Compass for the School of Busi­ness

• Applied Informatics (Public Service) dual B.Sc.
• Applied Informatics B.Sc.
• Labor Law and Human Resource Management LL.M.
• Auditing on-the-job M.Sc.
• Business Administration (Public Service) dual B.Sc.
• Business Administration B.Sc.
• Business Administration dual B.Sc.
• Business Administration M.Sc.
• Business Law & Compliance part-time LL.M.
• Cyber Security Management B.Sc./Cyber Security Management dual B.Sc.
• Digital Media B.Sc.
• Digital Media dual B.Sc.
• International Business B.Sc.
• International Business M.A.
• International Business Management M.Sc.
• International Management Franco-Allemand M.A.
• International Management - Latin America M.A.
• IT Management on-the job M.Sc.
• Management on-the-job M.Sc.
• Management M.Sc.
• Taxation LL.M.
• Information Systems dual B.Sc.
• Business Law LL.B.

The module guide provides information on the content, objectives, attendance, preparation, practice, and follow-up time needed for every class in your degree program. You can find the current module guides here and on the “Studying” page of your degree program.

• Applied Informatics (Public Service) dual B.Sc.
• Applied Informatics B.Sc.
• Labor Law & Human Resource Management LL.M.
• Auditing on-the-job M.Sc.
• Business Administration (Public Service) dual B.Sc.
• Business Administration B.Sc.
• Business Administration dual B.Sc.
• Business Administration M.Sc.
• Business Law & Compliance part-time LL.M.
• Cyber Security Management B.Sc.
• Cyber Security Management dual B.Sc.
• Digital Media B.Sc.
• Digital Media dual B.Sc.
• International Business B.Sc.
• International Business M.A.
• International Business Management M.Sc.
• International Management Franco-Allemand M.A.
• International Management – Latin America M.A.
• IT Management on-the-job M.Sc.
• Management on-the-job M.Sc.
• Management M.Sc.
• Taxation LL.M.
• Information Systems dual B.Sc.
• Business Law LL.B.

We are looking forward to getting to know you during our orientation events for first-semester students on our campus at Mainz University of Applied Sciences

At these events, you will receive important information to help ensure a smooth start to your studies by getting to know the university, meeting your fellow students, and of course discovering Mainz as a student city. We have put together a varied program for you and look forward to seeing you there!

You will use various tools and platforms during your studies.

But how do you activate your university login details (IT account)? How do you get access to your university email inbox?

Read our First Steps guide for first-semester students.

You can find additional explanations of the services and who to contact here.

BAföG is the abbreviation for the Federal Training Assistance Act. It is a government benefit intended to enable people to pursue vocational training or higher education regardless of their social and financial situation, in line with their abilities and interests.

The office responsible for processing BAföG applications is the BAföG Office (Student Funding) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

You can find important information from the Examination Office regarding BAföG certificates under Section 48 here. Please send your application (BAföG form) exclusively by email to pruefungen.wirtschaft (at) hs-mainz.de.

Are you considering changing degree programs within the School of Business at Mainz University of Applied Sciences? Or are you planning a national or international transfer to one of the degree programs in the School of Business? In all three cases, you are in the right place. The Academic Advisory Services team at the School of Business provides information on credit recognition, required application documents, and failed attempts, among other things.

You can find the forms, who to contact, and additional information here.

The Department of Languages at the School of Business at Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers students the following language tests and language certificates:

Each semester, we offer topic-specific information sessions. These are aimed in particular at the relevant semesters and are scheduled to fit their timetables. Of course, students from other semesters are also welcome to attend.

The information sessions are often announced on your degree program’s notice board in OpenOlat, where additional information is also provided.

Required modules at the School of Business are only selected through the class registration procedure in the Business Administration B.Sc. and BWL ÖD dual B.Sc. programs from the 4th semester onward. Once successfully registered for the module, you receive a binding exam registration. De-registration is possible under the same conditions as for other required modules (see the page on Examinations Office/Exams).

The Studium Integrale and Options are required elective modules allocated through module selection. You are required to take these modules, but you may choose their content yourself. Once you have been successfully registered for a module, you receive a binding exam registration. Like with required modules, withdrawal is not possible.

In some bachelor’s degree programs, the curriculum includes the Studium Integrale. These modules focus on looking beyond the degree program, with an emphasis on study skills and languages.

In all bachelor’s degree programs and in two master’s degree programs, you will select your specialization modules, known as Options. These modules give you the opportunity to shape your studies individually, depending on the available choices and your personal interests. Depending on your degree program, it may be possible to have a specialization or focus officially stated on your transcript.

The enrollment procedure always takes place  full-time before the start of classes, usually in late February to early/mid-March for the summer semester and in September for the winter semester.

Each semester, specific information sessions are offered.

Answers to questions such as “Will my degree program be affected by the enrollment procedure in the coming semester?”, “When exactly do the selections take place?”, or “What should I keep in mind when selecting?” can be found on the study management service page under Class Selection. Be sure to also check the FAQ and the accompanying guides. The dates for the coming semester can also be found in the School of Business calendar.

Your contact when it comes to the selection process is the Academic Advisory Services of the School of Business.

If your degree program includes a practical module or internship, please note the following:

Practical modules at Mainz University of Applied Sciences are designed to ensure a close integration of theory and practice. You will work on a project from a business environment and learn how to apply scientifically based research methods. Please see the module guide of your degree program for the duration and type of coursework required.

In many cases, it is possible to complete an internship abroad without any problems. If you are unsure whether an internship will be recognized, please contact your practical module advisor or your degree program director.

If a practical semester paper is required for the respective practical module, you will need to write it in accordance with the Guide to Writing Term Papers, Practical Semester Papers, Bachelor's and Master's Theses.

Internship periods are verified on the basis of a certificate issued or a qualified record of employment by the internship provider, showing the type, duration and scope of the activity, weekly working hours, and number of days absent.

You can get certificates for a required internship from Academic Advisory Services.

During your studies, we offer academic advising to support you. We are happy to help with questions about the following topics:

• Advising on the course of your studies
• Advising in regard to a final attempt
• Advising on module selection & majors (when choosing Options)
• Advising on credit recognition
• If you are considering dropping out of your studies
• Taking a semester off or spending a semester abroad
• Special situations (such as illness, being a care provider, job offers, if your course of studies has become critical)

Strong foreign-language skills and the ability to work with people from other cultures are very important for business graduates. The School of Business recommends that you take advantage of a semester abroad at one of our 80+ partner universities. Students in the Business Law LL.B. bachelor’s degree program complete a mandatory period abroad in the fifth semester. You may choose either a 16-week internship abroad, or a semester of study abroad combined with a 16-week internship in Germany. A semester abroad within a master’s program is also possible, but it requires a great deal of initiative on your part and, above all, early planning. Placements abroad are generally tied to the requirement that you complete coursework abroad that can be recognized for credit at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Improving your language skills is not, on its own, a sufficient reason to be considered for a placement abroad.

Where can I find information?
The School of Business International Office offers five to six information events and Q&A sessions each year. You also will want to attend our information fair in October/November every year, where former exchange students share their experiences abroad first-hand. All dates and application information can be found on the OLAT info board:

International Office - Outgoing section
Access code: international

Application deadline
The deadline for applications for the following academic year is December 15.

Questions?
Please visit the website of the International Office of the School of Business.

With CIM–the Campus Information Portal Mainz–you can use the functions listed below from anywhere in the world. To do so, enter your username and password (see your enrollment certificate, also called Leporello).

• View grades
• Exam registration
• Exam withdrawal
• Print certificates of academic achievements
• Print enrollment certificates
• Change of address

Instructions (login to internal webpages required)

Having problems with CIM?

Performance assessments in your degree program include:

• Oral examinations
• Written examinations
• Bachelor’s thesis
• Master’s thesis
• Subject-specific types of assessment in accordance with the respective subject examination regulations (FPO)

Examinations and assessments in a subject depend on the requirements of that subject and are determined by the examiners. The Examination Board may establish special rules. You will be informed at the beginning of the semester or before choosing an option.

• Examinations are usually graded by one person.
• Written exams in required subjects and required electives in bachelor’s programs generally last 90 minutes; in Options, 120 minutes; examinations in master’s program generally last 120 minutes. The Examination Board may grant exceptions in justified cases. Term papers and project reports may be completed individually or in groups. Grading generally takes four weeks. You must confirm that the work is your own and that no other sources were used.
• Any use of AI must be declared and the Guide to the Use of AI must be observed.
• Assignments are written case studies of up to five pages that are part of a course.
• Oral examinations generally last 20 minutes per person and subject. They may be held individually or in groups of up to three people.
• Oral examinations may also be held online.

For further details,, please see Section 2 of the APO (in German).

Subscribe to the Infoboard of the Examination Office of the School of Business in OpenOLAT to receive key information on examinations there as well.

You can find an overview of exam schedules and information on retaking failed examinations and room assignments on the page of the Examination Office.

• You are required to register for exams and academic coursework on CIM.
• Selecting required electives and options automatically registers you.
• You can only register for the exams in the modules Statistical Research Project and Statistical Market Research Project after you have completed the Statistics module.
• Starting in the third semester in bachelor’s programs you need to demonstrate proficiency in English to register for exams.
• If you fail an exam, the system automatically re-registers you to retake it in the following semester.
• Late registration is not possible. Your studies will be extended if you do not register in time.
• You can find the binding registration deadlines in the School of Business calendar.
• If you have any registration problems, please report them to the Examination Office within the registration period.

Students in full-time degree programs can withdraw from an exam on CIM up to five business days before the start of the exam period; students in part-time degree programs, five business days before the respective exam date. Business days are Monday through Friday. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays do not count. Exceptions:

• Retaking exams, since these must be repeated in the following semester (Section 14 of the APO).
• Options and required elective subjects, since these are mandatory.
• Exams in subjects that must be taken because of a missed deadline (Section 21 of the APO).

To avoid cheating in exams (as regulated by Section 12(5) of the APO), the following rules of conduct are important:

You may not communicate with other students during an examination, whether by speaking, written notes, sign language, or electronic devices such as phones, calculators, or laptops. You may also not submit plagiarized work, meaning presenting someone else’s ideas or text as your own without citing them correctly. You also may not submit work you have already used elsewhere.

Unauthorized aids and tools during an exam include traditional “cheat sheets,” unauthorized literature or lecture materials, and electronic devices, unless your instructor has explicitly permitted them. Your instructor determines which aids and tools are permitted.

When using legal texts during an examination, you may highlight, underline, and use Post-its/sticky notes to organize them, unless your instructor specifies otherwise. You may also add cross-references such as arrows and notes in the margin, unless your instructor specifies otherwise. However, you may not write explanations, definitions, or exam outlines, unless your instructor has explicitly permitted this.

Merely attempting this already counts as cheating.

You are permitted to use content available under free licenses such as Creative Commons, as long as you credit it correctly. YYou must disclose the use of AI and observe the requirements in the Guide to the Use of AI.

You can find all the important information you need under Information in case of illness.

First send a scan of your certificate of inability to take the exam by email to pruefungen.wirtschaft (at) hs-mainz.de to meet the deadline. You must also submit the original by regular mail. Please note the university’s requirements for the medical certificate.

If you are unable to take an exam due to illness, you will need to do the following:

1. Inform the Examination Office about this immediately.
2. Provide proof of your inability to take the examination, not the inability to work; that is, the certificate must explicitly state an inability to take the exam.
3. Provide a simple medical certificate stating “unfit to take the examination” (prüfungsunfähig) the first time you are unable to take an exam during your studies due to illness.
4. Provide a qualified medical certificate or a certificate confirming inability to take exams from the second time you are unable to take an exam during your studies due to illness.
5. If you become claim an inability to take the exam retroactively after having already started the exam, you will need to provide an official medical certificate from the medical service of the city of Mainz or the Public Health Office (Gesundheitsamt). If these offices are closed, you will need to see a specialist physician or the on-call medical service instead, and follow up with the medical services of the city of Mainz/public health officer afterward.
6. Submit medical certificates to the Examination Office no later than three days after the examination (calendar days, not business days). If you receive BAföG or need a copy of the certificate for other purposes, please make a copy for your own records beforehand. Original certificates will not be returned.

In the event of pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding, please contact the Examinations Office if you want to make use of your rights related to examinations. Sonja Eisenblätter is also available to advise you (06131/628-7302).

Registration for/participation in exams during statutory maternity leave periods is only permitted after an explicit written declaration waiving the protection afforded by those statutory maternity leave periods has been submitted. If such an examination is begun and not continued, you must provide a medical certificate so that the examination attempt is not counted as a failed attempt.

You can find information here on what to keep in mind during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as the advisory services available at our university.

You have the right to view your examination results. To do so, you need your IT account, consisting of your personal username and password. You must also be connected to the university’s VPN.

You can log in online and view your results using your enrollment ID. The deadline for lodging an appeal of exam results ends on October 15 for summer semester exams, and on April 10 for winter semester exams. If you are on leave of absence for a semester, are studying abroad for a semester, or in an internship semester abroad, your appeal deadline is postponed to the deadline of the following semester.

You can find additional information and instructions for reviewing your exam papers electronically on the Intranet.

If you wish to lodge an appeal for an exam result, contact the Examination Board and provide your reasons in writing. The deadline for appeals ends on October 15 for summer semester exams and on April 10 for winter semester exams. If you are on leave of absence for a semester, are studying abroad for a semester, or in an internship semester abroad, your appeal deadline is postponed to the deadline of the following semester.

If you fail an examination, you usually have the option to retake it twice. The bachelor’s or master’s thesis are the only exception; these may only be repeated once. is a single retake permitted. If you fail, you should find out why by reviewing your exam/paper. The university automatically registers you to retake the examination in the following semester. If you do not appear for the retake, this also counts as a failed attempt (if you are sick, you need a medical certificate). If the exam has several parts, you must retake all of them. You can view your results in CIM, but it is your responsibility to keep yourself informed.

Please also note the provisions in the examination regulations of your degree program concerning your first attempt at an exam. You must register for exams and assessments in accordance with Appendix 1 of the examination regulations of your degree program. If you exceed the registration deadline by two semesters, automatic mandatory registration takes effect. If you exhaust all your retake options, the university automatically deregisters you from the university. Until your deregistration from the university has been formally decreed, you may continue your studies, except in the subject in which you have permanently failed the examination. For bachelor’s and master’s theses, the following applies: If you exceed the registration deadline by two semesters, or if your thesis is graded “insufficient” (nicht ausreichend), you are permitted to write one thesis with a new topic, provided you re-register within two months of the date of the notification. If you fail several examinations, it is advisable to consult Academic Advisory Services for assistance with your learning strategies.

The final grade point average (GPA) on the transcript is calculated as the weighted average of the module examinations, including the thesis, rounded to one decimal place. The grading system is laid down in Section 11 of the General Examination Regulations (APO), and the weighting factors are specified in the examination regulations. This GPA is later supplemented by an ECTS grade, which is determined by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK).

The ECTS grade is relative and shows the graduate’s position compared with other graduates from A to E:

    •    A: top 10%
    •    B: next 25%
    •    C: next 30%
    •    D: next 25%
    •    E: bottom 10%

The ECTS grade is based on the graduates in the last three examination years, separated by bachelor’s and master’s degrees. An examination year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year. Failed examinations are given the grade of F or FX.

The only way to register for your thesis is by using the registration form. The formal requirements for writing a final thesis are laid out in our guide. You must disclose the use of AI and observe the requirements in the Guide to the Use of AI. If you have any questions about the use of AI, please consult your instructor.

Your bachelor’s thesis is an important examination component, and it is your final thesis. You may propose a topic for your bachelor’s thesis, or have one assigned to you, for the first time at the start of the fifth semester. You may reject the topic once, without giving reasons, within the first four weeks after it is issued to you. If you would like a specialization noted on your final transcript, you should write your bachelor’s thesis on a topic in that area. If you are unsure whether a topic falls under a given specialization, please contact the person responsible for it before registering.

In the Business Administration B.Sc. program, you must successfully complete the module “Academic Writing for Your Bachelor’s Thesis” before you can begin your bachelor’s thesis.

You must register for your bachelor’s thesis no later than April 15 if you completed all exams during the winter semester, and no later than September 15 if you completed them during the summer semester. Your bachelor’s thesis is considered failed on the first attempt if you exceed the registration deadline by more than two semesters, regardless of whether you have already passed the module “Academic Writing for Your Bachelor’s Thesis.”

The period for writing your bachelor’s thesis is eight weeks from the date the topic is issued. An extension of up to four weeks may be granted in justified exceptional cases, in consultation with your advisor. To request such an extension, please submit the form for a thesis extension.

The only way to register for your thesis is by using the registration form. The formal requirements for writing a final thesis are laid out in our guide. You must disclose the use of AI and observe the requirements in the Guide to the Use of AI. If you have any questions about the use of AI, please consult your instructor.

Your master’s thesis is an important examination component. It is meant to show that you are able to work on a subject-specific problem independently and using scientific methods. You develop a topic, often during the fourth semester in the module “Academic Research and Writing in Practice,” by drafting your project proposal. However, you may also choose to have a topic assigned to you. You then begin the actual work on your master’s thesis.

If you completed all exams by the winter semester, you must register by April 15. If you completed all exams by the summer semester, you must register by September 15.

The period for writing your master’s thesis is five months from the date the topic is issued. An extension of up to four weeks may be granted in justified exceptional cases, in consultation with your advisor. To request such an extension, please submit the form for a thesis extension.