Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The basic studies are completed as soon as you have passed all compulsory courses of the first three semesters (according to the module catalog). Your basic studies as such do not have to be completed within a given period of time. However, passing individual performance components of the basic studies is a prerequisite for passing the orientation and intermediate examinations.

The orientation examination is intended to determine at an early stage whether the initial performance in the studies of the chosen degree program makes it advisable to continue the studies with the aim of first successfully completing the basic studies. The orientation examination should be taken by the end of the third semester after the subsequent examination period.

Attention: The requirements for passing the orientation exam vary depending on the beginning of your studies. You can inform yourself individually in the examination regulations applicable to your start of studies.

Addition: If you are affected by a Corona semester, the deadline for taking the orientation exam might have been extended accordingly.

The orientation examination is intended to determine at an early stage whether the initial performance in the studies of the chosen degree program makes it advisable to continue the studies with the aim of first successfully completing the basic studies. The orientation examination should be taken by the end of the third semester after the subsequent examination period.

Attention: The requirements for passing the orientation exam vary depending on the beginning of your studies. You can inform yourself individually in the examination regulations applicable to your start of studies.

Addition: If you are affected by a Corona semester, the deadline for taking the orientation exam might have been extended accordingly.

The 9-week internship is recommended in the 4th semester, but the practical studies can be integrated individually into the course of studies. The internship is particularly useful after the completion of the basic studies, since the corresponding profile area has already been selected.

Important: The completed module "Practical Studies" is the prerequisite for the assignment of a Bachelor thesis. Accordingly, the module should have been successfully completed before the start of the registration period for the Bachelor thesis.

The following companies are generally considered for the company internship:

- Companies that are authorized to provide vocational training in the commercial occupations assigned to the occupational field of "business and administration".- Companies that are authorized to train assistants in business and tax advisory occupations.and tax advisory professions.- Public administrations that are authorized to train administrative assistants. 

You must obtain approval from the Internship Office for an internship in another area before beginning your internship.

You can find more information on the homepage of the Internship Office.

Important: An internship section must comprise at least four weeks and be completed full-time.

In principle, internships already completed (at least 4 weeks) and a completed vocational training can be recognized. Details are regulated in the internship regulations.

Important: Submit the required evidence to the Internship Office within the crediting deadline.

The company internship is recognized by the Internship Office.

For a long-term internship or a semester abroad, it is necessary that you apply for a semester of leave. You can find more information about the semester of leave HERE. Students on leave of absence are not entitled to participate in the self-administration of the University of Hohenheim, to attend courses or to use university facilities. Exceptions are library and IT services, which may be used. This regulation means that events with compulsory attendance (e.g. seminars) cannot be completed during a semester of leave. Consequently, early planning with the departmental student advisor is advisable.

The writing of the bachelor thesis is recommended for the 6th semester. However, this can already be registered after the successful completion of the module "Practical study". Details are regulated by the respective examination regulations.

The assignment takes place via a central assignment system. Further information can be found HERE.

Are you interested in writing a bachelor thesis at our chair? Then please have a look at this page.

The topic of the bachelor thesis is to be chosen from one of the following areas:

- Business Administration,

- economics,

- business education,

- chosen elective area.

Yes, depending on the research focus, the bachelor thesis can be written in cooperation with a company in consultation with the respective institute/chair.

No. Only the practical school studies II and III can be completed before admission to the master's program.

You can find out more about the preparatory service for the career of higher education at vocational schools HERE.

You can find more information about the company practice for the admission to the preparatory service for the career of the higher school service at vocational schools in the vocational field "economics and administration" HERE.

If you have specific questions, you can contact the responsible regional council directly.