As an intern, you will have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills into practice. An internship can also help you to choose your future career.
Compulsory internship
An internship is a compulsory part of the study programme. How long it lasts depends on which option you have chosen for your mobility semester.
Internship Business
You will complete a full-time internship of at least 4.5 months in a company. You will generally complete it in one go. Upon written application, however, you may split it into two parts. At the end a report is due. The internship counts for 23 ECTS credits. In the elective area, you will have to complete at least 20 ECTS in total in case you are studying with the examination regulations of 2017. If your examination regulations are those from 2023, you will have to get at least 14 ECTS in elective courses.
- Before: Have your internship approved in advance (Vorbericht)
- During the Internship: While you are completing your internship you have to write a journal, summarizing yourtasks on a weekly base.
- Afterwards: Hand in the journal, your internship certificate and the "Antrag auf Anerkennung" at the Department of Economics.
More information and the applications can be found in the download area of this page.
Internship Department Research
You will complete a research placement of at least 4.5 months at the University of Konstanz, another university or a research institution. You are not allowed to split the placement. At the end a report is due. The research placement counts for 23 ECTS credits. In the elective area, you will have to complete at least 20 ECTS in total in case you are studying with the examination regulations of 2017. If your examination regulations are those from 2023, you will have to get at least 14 ECTS in elective courses.
- Before: Have your internship approved in advance (Vorbericht)
- During the internship: While you are completing your internship you have to write a journal, summarizing your tasks on a weekly base.
- Afterwards: Hand in the journal, your internship certificate and the "Antrag auf Anerkennung" at the Department of Economics.
More information and the applications can be found in the download area of this page.
Study abroad
In general, you will spend the 5th semester at a university abroad. You may produce coursework and academic performance achievements equating to up to 30 ECTS credits and have these recognised as part of your studies in Konstanz. In total, in the elective area, you will have to complete at least 39 ECTS in total (including the ECTS from abroad that are recognised as electives) in case you are studying with the examination regulations of 2017. If your examination regulations are those from 2023, you will have to get at least 33 ECTS in elective courses. You will also complete a 3-week compulsory internship (4 ECTS credits).
Study-at-home elective courses
If you choose this option, you will have to complete at least 39 ECTS in total in the elective area if you are studying with the examination regulations of 2017. If your examination regulations are those from 2023, you will have to get at least 33 ECTS in elective courses. You will also complete a 3-week compulsory internship for which 4 ECTS credits are awarded.
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Where can I apply?
Your combined economics and mathematics know-how enables you to solve complex tasks above all in the financial sector, e.g. in banks, insurance companies and the financial departments of industrial enterprises. Consulting groups are also keen to employ individuals with excellent economics and mathematics qualifications.
The programme targets methodical skills and flexibility in order to do justice to the constant changes in job profiles in the financial sector. It allows students to set their own special priorities through required electives, seminars and the bachelor’s thesis.
Attestation for a compulsory internship
Do you need a confirmation that you have to complete a compulsory internship in order to apply for or complete your placement? We will be happy to provide you with a certificate upon request. Please use the contact form for students for your enquiry.
How can I have my internship recognised?
To have your internship recognised, you need:
- The completed application form
- A report from your employer with the following information: Employer, internship period, regular weekly working hours, department/field of activity, your superior’s signature or that of the HR department.
- if you are doing the Internship Business or Internship Department Research, please think of the pre-approval as well as the report. Hints can be found in the download area of this page
Please hand everything via email from your university's account to the study advisor. You can see on ZEuS whether your internship has been recognised.
Important!
Upon written application, vocational training or professional activities prior to your studies can count as an internship.
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