Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences

Study documents

Which modules do I have to take during my studies? Which modules are elective? Are there deadlines in the study program? 

You can find these answers in the examination regulations, in the module catalog and in the study plan. Three important documents to give you the best overview of your studies.

The examination regulations contain all legal regulations regarding examinations. In the module catalog you will find all the modules that you must or can take in your studies. The study plan shows the modules in the individual semesters in chronological order. Read through everything at the beginning of your studies so that you are well informed about your options in your studies. This is your tool to plan your studies from the beginning.

Study organization

When do my courses take place? When do the exams take place? 

Here are your guideposts:

  • Create your personal timetable. 
  • In the course catalog you will find all courses in the current semester.
  • In HohCampus you can manage your studies, such as re-registering for your studies and registering for exams.
  • In ILIAS you can access the event content and course materials.
  • The Examinations Office is your contact for examination matters.
  • The Office of Student Affairs is your contact for your study administration: from enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence and exmatriculation

Study Newsletter

So that you don't miss any important information about your studies, please register for the programme newsletter for your degree programme.

The newsletter will provide you with important information concerning your studies, such as changes in the study plan, announcements of new courses, important events and much more.  

Registration for the study newsletter

Inform yourself sessions

To ensure that you are well informed about your studies, we offer information sessions every semester on the topics of starting your studies, free elective areas, semesters abroad, profile and focus areas, internships and final theses. Attend the session when you need the topic. You can register via the F.I.T. platform.


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Student Counselling Center

The team at the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) will advise and inform you on all questions concerning the implementation of your studies.

Example topics: General study organisation, difficulties in the course of studies, learning and working techniques, psychological counselling.

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CareerCenter Hohenheim

The team at the CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) will advise and inform you on all questions regarding career orientation, profile building and career entry. This service is free of charge for you.

Example topics: Strengths analysis, application document check, interview coaching, job database.

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Subject Advisory Service

Lilli Frank

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You have individual questions about your studies. The student advisory service can help you.

Example topics: Contents of the study program, profile area, free elective area, integration of a semester abroad in the study program, integration of an internship in the study program, course of studies.

Profile area

From the 4th semester onwards, you can specialise and develop your own personal profile. After you have learnt the basics of Sustainability & Change during the first three semesters, you have the opportunity from this point on to design your studies according to your own interests and professional goals. Your profile area comprises 42 credits. You can choose from modules in the summer and winter semesters. Please note that there are modules with participant restrictions. You can find more information on this page.

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Free elective area

In your studies, you take the free elective area with a total of 12 credits. Here you can choose modules from your own and other profile areas, take language courses or have achievements abroad credited. You can find all important information about the free elective area via the link.                                                     
More about the free elective area

Internship

You have two different options for completing an internship in the free elective area: an internship of at least five weeks (6 ECTS) or one of at least 12 weeks (18 ECTS). The internship should be undivided and full-time. The Internship Office is your contact for handling the internship. There you will also find helpful tips for finding an internship. More about the internship

Semester abroad & recognition

As part of your studies in communication science, you can spend some time abroad. The University of Hohenheim maintains partnerships with other universities both within Europe with the ERASMUS program and overseas. You have the opportunity to have examination results obtained abroad recognized for the modules in your degree program.

                                                                               More about the semester abroad

More about the recognition of foreign achievements

Thesis

To ensure that you get a supervisor for your thesis, there is an award procedure. Two award procedures are offered per year: The first award procedure takes place in February for registration of the thesis in the summer semester, the second award procedure takes place in July for registration of the thesis in the winter semester. The award procedure is offered via KVS.

More about thesis