Further information

Foreign language(s) (24 credits)

Foreign language, level A2 – proof of this should be provided by the end of the second semester
Foreign language, level B2 – proof of this should be provided by the end of the fifth semester

Recognition of language proficiency

• Language certificates based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and issued by a German higher education institution will be recognised.
• Decisions on exceptions are made by the relevant Examination Board.
• The original language certificate must be presented.
• English cannot be chosen as a foreign language in both language modules.
• Language courses and examinations are offered by the Viadrina Language Centre.

Other soft skills and internship (12 credits)

• You can find opportunities relating to soft skills and future skills in the Viadrina Kompass. These are offered by, amongst others, the Career Center, the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and the Viadrina Founders Centre.
• The Viadrina Applied Peace and Conflict Studies (ViAPACS) programme is eligible for credit.
• Work placements must be related to economics (see Internship Guidelines).
• Support with finding an internship, internships abroad and organisational matters is available from the Career Center.

Study abroad

• To undertake the semester abroad, you must have completed the modules of the foundation programme.
• You will undertake your period abroad during the second stage of your studies, for a duration of at least three months.
• Here you will find an overview of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics’ partner universities.
• During your stay abroad, you must earn at least 12 credits.
• As a general rule, coursework must not be completed in your mother tongue.
• Proof of proficiency in the foreign language module (Council of Europe level B2) is deemed to have been met if, during your stay abroad, you complete and provide evidence of modules totalling at least 18 credits in that foreign language.
• The provisions set out in Section 12 of the General Study and Examination Regulations (ASPO).
• For the recognition of foreign academic achievements and examination results at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, please contact the Division of International Affairs is your central point of contact.
• It is not possible to have academic achievements and examination results recognised directly by the professors.

Double degree

Applying for and planning a double degree requires more effort than undertaking a semester abroad. Please note that there may be differences in academic calendars.

Exemption from undertaking a period of study abroad

In justified cases, the examination board may exempt you from studying abroad. To do so, you must submit an informal, reasoned application in writing, as an original document, to the relevant examination board.

Instead, you must:

• complete the Economics module group,
• earn at least 18 credits in modules taught in a language other than German, and
• complete a four-week international work placement – either abroad or at an internationally active company in Germany.

• To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor’s thesis, you must have completed coursework and examinations totalling at least 126 credits.
• Individual professorships may impose further requirements for the approval of a supervision arrangement. Please check the websites of the individual professorships.
• Supervision must be arranged centrally and within the specified deadline submitted in a timely manner.

Calculation of the final mark

• The final mark is calculated as the average of the modules required for graduation and the final thesis, with the average being weighted according to credits.
• Modules that have been assessed as ‘pass’ are not taken into account when calculating the final mark.
• The final mark is calculated to the first decimal place. Any further decimal places are disregarded without rounding.