Intercultural Communication and Business (M.A.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Composition of the study programme
- Double Degree
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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
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Regular period of study
4 semesters - 120 credit points
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- Composition of the study programme
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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
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Commencement of studies
winter and summer semester
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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.
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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 ZSB@uni-giessen.de, if necessary.
For some majors, language certificates are required, which must be submitted before the start of studies and at the latest upon enrolment: For the majors Anglophone Studies, Gallo-Romance Studies/French, Hispanic Studies/Spanish, level B2 and for the major Russian Studies/Russian, level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
From the winter semester 2025/26, a language certificate for the second business subject language English at level CEFR B2 is also required.
Proof of language proficiency can be provided by...
a. a language certificate that verifiably certifies the required language level
b. a language test passed at a university in the respective subject that verifiably certifies the required level and is not older than two years
c. other suitable proof of the required language level.
Information on the language examinations offered at JLU to obtain the above-mentioned levels can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact the ZSB.
Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification should also note the required proof of German language skills. Learn More...
Application
The admission for this study programme is not restricted.
Deadline for the summer semester 2024
- 05.12.2023
Deadline for the summer semester 2024
- (20.03.2024) - extended until 12.04.2024 for people with a Bachelor's degree in Germany
- 29.02.2024 for people with a Bachelor's degree abroad
Start of the deadline for the winter semester 2024/25
- 01.06.2024
Deadline for the winter semester 2024/25
- 01.09.2024 for applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Germany
- 15.08.2024 for students with a Bachelor's degree abroad
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.
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International
- International
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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 GiessenContact details and office hours
More information
- More infos: documents
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Study and examination regulations
- General Regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Lectures in the course catalogue
Electronic course catalogue (in German)
- Links
- More Infos: studies
Contact
- Study counseling
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Study guidance
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- 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
- English Studies
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- Central Study Advisory Service
- Central Study Service 2
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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