Dual Study Program in Business Administration - International Business (B.A.)

Arbeitgeber: UCB Pharma GmbH

**Make your mark for patients**

Start date: 1 August 2027

Locations: Monheim am Rhein and Mannheim

Academic partner: Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW)

**Start your journey with UCB**

Are you ready to launch your career after finishing school and looking for a hands-on degree program at an international company that combines innovation with a strong focus on patients? Would you like to take on responsibility, shape your own projects and become part of a committed team? Then UCB is the right place for you!

Starting on 1 August 2027, we are offering a practice-oriented dual study program in Business Administration – International Business (B.A.) in partnership with DHBW Mannheim.

**How your study program works**

- **Getting started in Monheim am Rhein:** You will begin with a two-month onboarding period before your academic studies begin, giving you the opportunity to get to know UCB, your colleagues and your fellow dual students.
- **Alternating theory and practice:** Every three months, you will alternate between academic phases at DHBW in Mannheim and practical placements at UCB in Monheim.
- **Program duration:** 6 semesters (3 years)
- **Start of studies at DHBW:** October or November 2027, depending on the degree programme

**Your practical placements – varied and tailored to you**

Your training plan will be tailored to your interests and strengths. You will gain insight into a range of business function, including:

- Human Resources (HR)
- Finance
- Marketing and Corporate Communications
- Digitalisation and Operational Excellence
- Market Access
- Drug Safety
- Medical and Quality
- …and many other exciting departments!

**What we offer**

- Attractive remuneration in line with the German chemical industry collective agreement
- Monthly allowance to support living expenses, such as housing costs
- Reimbursement of travel expenses for official transitions between academic and practical phases
- Holiday and Christmas bonuses
- Laptop for professional use
- Personal support from a buddy and mentor
- Training opportunities and seminars
- Subsidised meals in the company canteen
- Subsidised membership with a corporate fitness provider
- An agile, digital working environment with modern tools

**What you bring**

- A general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
- Good to very good mathematics skills
- Good to very good written and spoken English
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- The ability to work independently and some initial professional experience, for example through internships or part-time jobs
- Active involvement in school or in extracurricular activities
- Motivation, a willingness to learn and a goal-oriented mindset
- A collaborative mindset, initiative and the ability to think outside the box

**Important information**

- German language skills are essential, as most communication and teaching throughout the dual study program will be in German.
- Applicants who are not German citizens or do not hold permanent residency must have a valid residence and work permit at the time of application.

**Your application process**

As a first step in the application process, please submit the following documents:

- Your CV in English
- Your most recent school reports, graduation certificate or transcript of records in German or English

Once we have received your documents, we will send you a qualification form by email. Please complete the form and return it to us. We will then verify whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the dual study program based on your CV, certificates and the information provided in the form. If you meet the eligibility criteria, we will invite you to an online or in-person interview, depending on your location.

The interview will be conducted in**German**. To help you feel well prepared, we will provide you with a guide in advance. During the conversation, you will have the opportunity to learn more about UCB and our dual study program—and, of course, to ask any questions you may have.

The final stage of the application process is an online assessment center, which will also be conducted in**German**and usually takes place in a small group. If you reach this part of the process, we will provide you with all the relevant details in advance.

**Ready to take the next step?**

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success in the selection process!

If you have any questions, please contact us: dualstudyprogram@ucb.com