Intercultural Communication and Business (B.A.)
Proof of sufficient German language skills required for enrollment
Overview
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The Bachelor's programme Intercultural Communication and Business starts in the winter semester 2020/21. The programme combines a foreign language as a main subject, a second business language and also imparts knowledge in economics and business law.
This programme is an extension and consolidation of the previous programme "Modern Foreign Languages, Cultures and Business". The new course of study is particularly distinguished by the fact that the economics section has been redesigned and a labour law focus has been added. Intercultural (business) communication functions as a link between business and languages, which prepares students in particular for the demands of a globalised and transnational working life.
What you should bring along
You should have an interest in the scientific study of languages, their development and the cultural areas in which these languages are spoken. The economics minor subjects demand analytical thinking and good mathematical understanding.
Composition of the study programme
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Duration of Study
6 Semester - 180 Credit Points (CP)
Composition of the study programme
The study programme consists of:
- foreign language major (80 CP: 65 CP + ICB Modules 15 CP)
- another business language (20 CP)
- the minor subject economic (48 CP)
- Modules in business law (12 CP)
- Internship (10CP)
- Bachelor Thesis (10CP)
An internship and/or project prepares students for the professional world, a semester abroad is firmly planned.
The programme qualifies students for tasks in internationally operating companies and cultural institutions.Foreign language major
In the foreign language major, you will deal with literary and cultural studies as well as linguistic topics. The aspect of intercultural communication is of particular importance.
The following foreign language main subjects are offered:- Anglophone Studies
- French studies / French
- Spanish studies / Spanish
- Portuguese studies / Portuguese
- Russian studies / Russian
Second business language
The following second business languages are offered:
- English
- French
- Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Czech
- Ukrainian
Students choose two languages, one language as their main subject and another language as their second business language. The second business language must not be identical to the main subject chosen.
The practical language modules can be completed with a UNIcert® examination. This is a standardised, internationally recognised language certificate, which provides proof of foreign language skills acquired during studies and at work.Minor subject economics
The minor subject Economics consists of compulsory and optional modules in the fields of Business Administration, Economics and Statistics. In addition, there are two modules in business law from the areas of public law, private law and labour law.
Application
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Commencement of studies
only in the winter semester
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Admission requirements
- General higher education entrance qualification (= Abitur or comparable qualification), Fachhochschule entrance qualification, master craftsman's examination, higher education entrance qualification for professionally qualified persons. More...
- Proof of internship (pre-study internship) is not required.
- Please note that applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification are also required to provide proof of German language skills. More...
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Language requirements
For some major subjects, proof of language proficiency in the respective language must be presented before the start of the course or at the latest upon enrollment: for the major subject Anglophone Studies, level B1, for the major subjects Gallo-Romance Studies/French and Hispanic Studies/Spanish, level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of language skills can be provided by:
- a language certificate that verifiably certifies the required language level
- a language test in the relevant subject passed at a university, which verifiably certifies the required level and is not older than two years
- other appropriate evidence of the required language level.
If you have any questions, please contact ZSB@uni-giessen.de .
No proof of language skills is required to study the second business language.
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Application / Enrolment
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The course of study is open to admission and has no minimum grade point average.
Deadline for winter semester 2024/25
- 01.06.2024
Deadline for winter semester 2024/25
- 01.09.2024 for persons with German higher education entrance qualification
- 15.08.2024 for persons with foreign higher education entrance qualifications
Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...
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Career options
More information
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Examination- and study regulations
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(with module descriptions and module plans) (in English)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
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Contact
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Study guidance
Romance Studies
Contact persons at the Institute for Romance Studies
Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 G, 35394 GiessenEnglish Studies
Contact persons at the Institute for English Studies
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Sociology
Contact persons at the Institute for Sociology
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Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 E, 35394 GiessenPhilosophy
Contact persons at the Institute for Philosophy
Rathenaustrasse 8, 35394 GiessenHistory
Contact persons at the Institute for History
Philosophikum I C/E/G, 35394 GiessenArt history
Contact persons at the Institute for Art history
Philosophikum I, Haus G, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10, 35394 Giessen
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Directions and reception of study service
- Registrar's office
(for formal study matters) - Central study guidance
(Counselling for students and prospective students) - Student-Hotline Call Justus
(Initial information on all questions concerning the study programme) - International office
(Counselling and support for international students and applicants)
- Registrar's office