Companies
Interested in dual programs?
Are you interested in offering a dual program at your company? You can find an overview of the dual programs offered at Mainz University of Applied Sciences here.
If you are still in the process of deciding whether it would make sense to offer the dual model at your company, we have compiled some of the benefits for you here.
- Employee retention
- Staff professional development opportunities
- Well-trained employees who are in a position to combine theory and practice
- Knowledge transfer
- Inspiration from the business world thanks to practice-oriented lecturers
Naturally, we are happy to offer you a personal meeting to assess your company’s specific requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your path to dual studies
Requirements for degree programs with integrated vocational training
- Collaboration contract with the university (the company needs to name someone to act as a contact for Mainz University of Applied Sciences)
- Suitable tasks for students at the company, in line with the structure of the degree program
- A vocational training contract with students
- Dedicated contact for students who also has a training certification
- Vocational training pay
Requirements for degree programs with integrated practical phases
- Collaboration contract with the university (the company needs to name someone to act as a contact for Mainz University of Applied Sciences)
- Suitable tasks for students at the company, in line with the structure of the degree program
- An internship contract with students
- Dedicated contact for students who also has a training certification
- Internship pay for students
Requirements for on-the-job degree programs
- Collaboration contract with the university (the company needs to name someone to act as a contact for Mainz University of Applied Sciences)
- Suitable tasks for students at the company, in line with the structure of the degree program
- A work contract with students
- Dedicated contact for students
- Remuneration
On-the-job degree programs (bachelor’s and master’s)
Here, a degree program is combined with work (often part-time, at least 50 percent). Prospective students must have an employment contract with a company. The work activities must be relevant.
If you have any more questions …
General questions
- Offer application opportunities on the usual (online) job platforms
- Provide information to secondary schools, technical colleges
- Post the job advertisement on the degree program pages (contact degree program directors and assistants)
- From the directors of the individual degree programs and the program assistants
- From the Academic Advisory Services team at the School of Business: unternehmen.wirtschaft@hs-mainz.de
- Listen to the podcasts and degree program videos
Studying with integrated vocational training
Vocational school is not required for dual students. However, most employers do value this additional training.
Who to contact
Julia Schneider
Business Cooperation Advisor & Central Coordinator for Dual Studies
T +49 6131 628-7224