Are you looking for qualified new staff for your company? Then take a look at whether hiring students on a dual programme could be helpful for you. As the university for business in Hamburg, HSBA is happy to support you and your company with questions regarding recruiting new staff for your company and tailoring their education.
Targeted talent development: Train young professionals tailored to your company’s needs.
Efficient recruiting: Make use of our study place exchange, business speed datings, last-minute placement options and strong employer branding via HSBA.
Built-in visibility: We actively promote dual study programmes at schools, information sessions and education fairs – showcasing your opportunities to potential candidates.
High return on investment: More than 90% of HSBA students are employed full-time by their partner company after graduation.
For every company size: From family businesses to start-ups and global corporations – we offer flexible models and personal support.
Strong community: Become part of our network of over 300 partner companies across industries.
Anika AhrenholdThe close link between theory and practice at HSBA continues to impress us. Our dual students are exceptionally well prepared, highly committed, and quick to take on responsibility. As an alumna, I’m particularly delighted to continue this successful partnership.
Tim AdlerHSBA’s dual study programme is all about turning research into tangible results that benefit our corporate partners. My bachelor’s thesis was highly relevant for my partner company Maersk – and for me, it became a real career accelerator.
Frank DrevinWe at Hapag-Lloyd have been working successfully with HSBA for many years, offering dual study programmes across various disciplines. The key advantage: we can involve many different departments and perfectly combine theory with practice. Our students quickly apply their knowledge in real business situations and graduate highly qualified. We are always happy to take them on – and they continue to grow with us into responsible leadership positions.
Use the HSBA Study Place Exchange to contact suitable candidates. Let qualified applicants know in which degree programme or focus you cooperate and receive applications that are a perfect fit. You can simply contact us or use our online form. We ask for your understanding that applications can only appear on the Study Place Exchange if there is sufficient capacity.
You select candidates from the applications received who you wish to recruit for a dual study programme. Once you have selected your applicants, conclude a study agreement with the candidates you wish to hire.
In order to enrol your students, HSBA needs a few documents from your company and from the student – as soon as possible, but not later than 31. August. In case the student meets the HSBA requirements and all necessary documents have been provided, we will enrol the student.
External exam for business-related vocational qualification
If necessary, students can take part in the external vocational exams of Hamburg’s Chamber of Commerce and acquire a dual vocational qualification (e.g. bank clerk, shipping clerk).
Your contact person:
Volker Rossius
Telefon: +49 40 822160-941
E-Mail: volker.rossius(at)hsba.de
Senior Manager Student Recruitment & Company Relations
+49 40 822160-933A dual study programme enables companies to train young professionals who acquire exactly the skills and knowledge that the company needs. The regular alternation of theoretical and practical phases ensures that students can directly apply the knowledge they have acquired at HSBA in practice.
The knowledge acquired in the dual study programme far exceeds the knowledge gained in a commercial vocational training programme in terms of scope and level. However, this can be additionally completed in parallel by means of the external examination, without prolonging the study programme.
Dual study programmes are attractive and in high demand among school and high school students. Thanks to our numerous marketing measures and numerous recommendations from students and alumni, partner companies usually have a good pool of applicants and thus gain access to the best high school graduates. A loyalty clause in the study contract also ensures that companies receive a return on their investment even after graduation.
The core areas of business administration must be experienced and applied in a kind of departmental rotation during the practical phases in the company. We do not set quantitative targets for this. In addition, a point of contact (student advisor) is required for us and our students.
Tuition fees for the 2026 academic year are €825 per month, which are covered in full by most partner companies. However, companies are free to set their own financial conditions. About a quarter of our students contribute to the tuition fees, currently with an average of about €180 per month. In addition, students usually receive a monthly allowance. This is generally based on the remuneration for commercial apprentices.
