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Dual Studies  at VS

With the dual study model you can ideally combine academic knowledge and practical experience. You regularly switch between theory at university and practice in the company – and directly apply what you have learned.

See our study offers for 2025
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Dual Studies  at VS

With the dual study model you can ideally combine academic knowledge and practical experience. You regularly switch between theory at university and practice in the company – and directly apply what you have learned.

See our study offers for 2025

We offer the dual study program in cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW). The prerequisite for participation is a high school diploma (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). After 3 years, you will complete the dual study program with a Bachelor's degree. This degree qualifies you for starting your career or pursuing a subsequent Master's program.

We offer these dual study courses:

 
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Freight Forwarding, Transport, and Logistics (B.A.)

Logistics is the third-largest economic sector in Germany. The dual study program in "Freight Forwarding, Transport, and Logistics" introduces you to all relevant logistics business areas, including land, sea, and air transport, as well as warehousing. In addition, the curriculum covers business administration, IT, foreign languages, and sales training. Upon graduation, you will be perfectly prepared for challenging roles in forwarding, transport, and logistics departments or companies.

 
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Industrial Management (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts Industrial Management graduates take on independent or managerial roles in commercial departments such as sales, purchasing, finance and accounting, marketing or human resources.

 
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International Business (B.A.)

The "International Business" program qualifies you for independent and managerial roles in a company’s commercial departments. You will enhance your language skills and develop intercultural sensitivity, which will open up exciting opportunities in an international environment after graduation.

 
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Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)

The degree programme qualifies students to work in technical and commercial areas of the company. At VS, the focus of the course is on service engineering, i.e. the systematic engineering, i.e. in the systematic development and design of services.

 
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Wood technology (B.Eng.)

Wood technology engineers take on development, design, planning, optimisation, management, commercial or advisory tasks in the wood processing industry and at its suppliers.

 
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Applied Computer Science (B.Sc.)

Computer scientists develop software and ensure that the technical and business processes of companies are optimally supported and that the communication and information systems function efficiently and securely.

 
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Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)

The industrial engineering degree programme provides you with the perfect mix of technology and business. This will enable you to solve complex problems in companies, develop innovative processes and optimise the interface between technology and the business world.

You can apply for the following training and study programs for 2025:

Available Training starting September 1, 2025:

Available Study Programs for Winter Semester 2025/26 (Start: September 1, 2025):

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‘What I like about the dual study programme is the variety between theory and practice. During the practical phases at VS, I am very well supported by my super nice and helpful colleagues. I really learn a lot there.’

Amelie Diehm, dual study programme Business Administration Industrial Management at VS
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