Dual Study Programme in Business Administration and Retail Management

Dual study programme at Marktkauf, alternating every three months between DHBW Heilbronn and the Marktkauf store. The programme lasts six semesters and leads to a Bachelor of Arts. Subjects include business administration, economics, mathematics, retail marketing, digitalisation in retail and staff management.

• Get to know daily store operations: Learn about different areas of retail, from product displays and customer advice to store organisation and staff management.
• Understand business administration: Work with business processes, analyse key figures and learn how stores, logistics and administration connect.
• Help shape the product range: Explore our varied range, help select products and learn how sales promotions are planned and carried out.
• Take responsibility: Contribute your ideas, help with organisational tasks and gain your first management experience, for example by covering for staff on holiday.
• Connect theory and practice: Alternate every three months between DHBW Heilbronn and your Marktkauf store to combine your studies with practical experience on site.

• School qualification: Abitur or university of applied sciences entrance qualification with good grades
• Interest: Enthusiasm for food retail and how businesses work
• Manner: Confidence, an outgoing nature and enjoyment of working with people
• Commitment: Initiative, willingness to work hard and a reliable approach to work
• Team spirit: Enjoyment of teamwork and willingness to take responsibility