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Intercultural Communication and Business

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Composition of the study programme

Double Degree

In this degree programme there is the possibility to obtain a double degree. There is a double degree programme with the University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 (France). You can find more information on this under the tab "Application".

Regular study period

Regular period of study

4 semesters - 120 credit points

Composition of the study programme

Composition of the study programme

The course of studies consists of:

  • a joint introductory module "Intercultural Communication" (10 CP)
  • a foreign language major (40 CP)
  • a minor in economics (20 CP)
  • a second business language (20 CP)
  • the master thesis (30 CP)

 

The following foreign languages are offered as major subjects:

  • Anglophone Literary, Cultural and Media Studies
  • English Linguistics
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

 

The following foreign languages are offered as a second business language:

  • English
  • French
  • Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Czech


 

The second business language (20 CP) can be replaced by a practical project and/or internship.

 

In addition to the studies mentioned above you will study Economics as a minor.

Application

Application

Commencement of studies

winter and summer semester

Entrance requirements

The admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor's degree (or an academic degree recognised as equivalent), which comprises modules of at least 40 CP in the chosen major subject. The board of examiners may recognise other courses of study as equivalent after examining individual cases and, if necessary, grant the admission subject to conditions.

Language requirements

Language requirements: For some of the main subjects, language certificates are required. These must be presented before the start of the course of study, at the latest when enrolling. Please read the corresponding information on the language certificates carefully and send any questions to , if necessary.

Application

  • The admission for this study programme is not restricted.
  • The application must be received by the Registrar's Office of JLU by 15.01. for the summer semester and by 15.07. for the winter semester. More...
  • Different rules may apply to international applicants. More...

Please note that extensions of deadlines for Bachelor's programmes may be decided upon. These will be published in the application portal.

 

Double Degree Programme

To participate in the Double Degree Programme with the University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 (France), a separate application is required in addition to the regular application via the JLU portal. Detailed information on the application, the requirements and the programme procedure can be found here.

International

International

Stays abroad in Giessen for international students (incomings)

Contact persons in the faculty 05

 

Information and advice

 

  • International Office

     Counseling and Information on Studying Abroad and on Training Periods (for JLU Students)

     Goethestr. 58, room 22

     35390 Giessen

Contact details and office hours

 

Stays abroad in Giessen for international students (incomings)

Contact persons in the faculty 05

 

Information and advice


  • International Office

    General Counseling of International Students
    Goethestr. 58, room 38
    35390 Giessen

Contact details and office hours



Contact

Study counseling

Study guidance

 

  • English Studies
    Contact persons in the department of English
    Philosophikum I, Haus B, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10, 35394 Giessen
  • Romance studies
    Contact persons
    in the department of Romance
    Philosophikum II, Haus G
    Karl-Glöckner-Strasse 21
    35394 Giessen
  • Slavic studies
    Contact persons
    in the department of Slavic Studies
    Philosophikum I, Haus D
    Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10
    35394 Giessen
  • Economics
    Contact persons
    in the department of Economics
    Licher Strasse 62
    35394 Giessen
Central Study Advisory Service
Central Study Service 2

Directions and reception of study service