Dual study program in Business Administration

Your dual study program in Business Administration at DERMALOG combines a strong academic foundation with hands-on practical experience. At our partner university, Nordakademie in Elmshorn, you will take modules such as fundamentals of business administration, financial accounting, business law, and IT basics.

Since its founding in 1992, Nordakademie has combined research-based teaching with practical experience at partner companies. The Elmshorn campus is located less than a 10-minute walk from the train station, just outside Hamburg. The university’s approximately 2,500 students benefit from small class sizes, personal support, modern learning environments, and a library with 24/7 digital access.

At the same time, you will gain practical experience at DERMALOG by rotating through various departments, such as Marketing, Sales, Accounting, and Project Management. You will support our teams in their day-to-day work, contribute to new projects, and gain comprehensive insights into the business operations of an international technology company.

Hard Facts

  • Salary by year of study: €1,200 / €1,300 / €1,400
  • Duration of program: 3 1/2 years
  • Type of training: Dual vocational training (company and university in time blocks)
  • Required school-leaving qualification: Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
  • Degree: Internationally recognised “Bachelor of Science” degree from a renowned, private university supported by business and industry with 210 ECTS credits
  • University: Nordakademie - University of Applied Sciences
  • Place of study: Elmshorn

What will you learn at DERMALOG?

We’re an innovative, fast-growing and internationally focused company with flat hierarchies. Thanks to our international projects, you’ll get to know other nationalities better during your studies, and have the chance to improve your foreign language skills. While working in our various departments, you’ll be a full-fledged team member who others rely on.

The quality of the training and education you receive is also very important to us. Even during the practical phase of the program, you’ll have time for university, for example, for your home study. And there’s always room for your own ideas and wishes too, whether these relate to your studies or to anything else. Your suggestions and ideas are always welcome.

What will you learn during your studies?

By rotating around our various different departments, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how a medium-sized, international company works, and how it is organised internally. You’ll gain practical experience in different fields, whether that’s communicating with customer companies, or working in different team structures.

Which school subjects are important?

  • English: Good basic knowledge of English. You’ll be assigned a place on an English course, depending on your level of proficiency when you begin your studies. This will give you the chance to improve your existing English skills. From the fourth semester onwards, modules are also offered in English. What’s more: Having good written and spoken English skills is important when working at DERMALOG.
  • German: You need a good command of written and spoken German for internal and external communication – both in the workplace and when it comes to exams during your studies.
  • Mathematics: A good understanding of numbers and the basics of mathematics are an advantage. The pre-course will give you a chance to brush up on the knowledge required for your studies.

What prior knowledge is required for this degree program?

Essentially, the dual study program requires little prior knowledge. Having said that, previous knowledge of financially-related fields, for instance from past training or completion of a business baccalaureate, can be helpful. It can also be advantageous to have gained experience abroad – both in terms of personal development and communication in other languages. Experience working with Microsoft Office is also useful, as we work with it on a daily basis.

What soft skills are required?

  1. Ability to work in a team
  2. Self-initiative
  3. Curiosity to learn new things