Document Actions

Intercultural Communication and Business (B.A.)

Proof of sufficient German language skills required for enrollment

Overview

Overview

Overview

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

Composition of the study programme

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

Application

Commencement of studies

only in the winter semester

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...

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.

Application / Enrolment

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...

 

Career options

Career options

Further studies at the JLU

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's degree, the following consecutive Master's programmes can be studied at JLU:

 

Occupational fields

As a graduate of the programme Intercultural Communication and Business (ICB) you will qualify for various international fields of activity in a wide range of public and private institutions. There are various activities in which language, (intercultural) communication and/or economic aspects are important. This can be in the field of international business, trade and public administration (e.g. foreign trade, sales, human resources, customer service, international project planning, public relations, marketing), but also in the field of culture, the media industry and the further education sector up to activities in science, journalism, tourism or publishing.

At the same time, the Bachelor's programme Intercultural Communication and Business (ICB) is the basis for the subsequent Master's programme of the same name, which further deepens the relevant skills and prepares students for further career entry opportunities.

 

Career paths of graduates

More information

More Information - 1

Examination- and study regulations

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

More Information - 3

Do you want support in choosing the study programme of your choice?

 

AksJustus: transparentHow do I find my desired study programme?
Ask Justus bietet Informationen und Hilfe zur Studienwahl.

 

Is my desired subject fitting?
ReadyForJustus: transparentReady for Justus is a so-called online self-assessment, i.e. you answer a series of questions and learn more about whether you and your chosen degree programme are a good match - and of course you will also receive an evaluation.

 

Events for prospective students
There is a whole range of event offers, the current offers can be found in our News:
www.uni-giessen.de/studium

Contact

Study counseling

Study guidance

 

Romance Studies

Contact persons at the Institute for Romance Studies
Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 G, 35394 Giessen

English Studies

Contact persons at the Institute for English Studies
Philosophikum I, Haus B, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10, 35394 Giessen

Sociology

Contact persons at the Institute for Sociology
Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 E, 35394 Giessen

Political Science

Contact persons at the Institute for Political Science
Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 E, 35394 Giessen

Philosophy

Contact persons at the Institute for Philosophy
Rathenaustrasse 8, 35394 Giessen

History

Contact persons at the Institute for History
Philosophikum I C/E/G, 35394 Giessen

Art history

Contact persons at the Institute for Art history
Philosophikum I, Haus G, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10, 35394 Giessen

Commercial Law

Contact persons at the Insitute of Law

Licher Strasse 60, 35394 Giessen

Central Study Advisory Service
Central Study Service 2

Directions and reception of study service