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

UCB; Monheim; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Holiday bonus

Laptop provided

Mentor support

Training opportunities

Canteen meals

Fitness membership

Hybrid work

Job summary

UCB invites motivated graduates to join a practice‑oriented dual study program in Business Administration – Digital Business Management (B.A.) in partnership with DHBW Mannheim. Starting 1 August 2027, you will alternate between on‑site placements in Monheim am Rhein and Mannheim and academic phases at DHBW, with a total duration of six semesters (three years).

You will gain insights across HR, Finance, Marketing, Digitalisation, Market Access, Drug Safety and more, supported by mentors and a

Qualifications

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife is required.
• Good to very good mathematics skills are expected.
• Good to very good written and spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with some initial professional experience (e.g., internships or part‑time jobs).
• Active involvement in school or extracurricular activities.
• Motivation, willingness to learn and a goal‑oriented mindset.
• Collaborative mindset, initiative and the ability to think outside the box.

Skills

Mathematics

English

MS Office

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Abitur / Fachhochschulreife

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 – Digital Business Management (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 functions, 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 cost
• 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.

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid‑first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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