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.

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.