Practical semester, semester abroad or project semester
In various degree programmes, you have the opportunity to integrate an additional practical semester, semester abroad or project semester into your study progress. This comprises 30 credit points and therefore corresponds to an additional semester in the study schedule. This page provides you with an overview of the organisational procedures, the individual types of semesters and the respective requirements and options in the various degree programmes.
Organisational matters
To undertake a work placement, study abroad or project semester, there are a few basic steps to follow:
> Transfer to the relevant degree programme: Business Administration/Business Studies with a mobility semester, Business Law with a practical semester, or Global Business and Economics with an elective semester (during the re-enrolment period)
>; proof of at least 80 credit points in the core studies
; registration for the semester via the Examination Office. To do this, submit the application (German) / application (English) to the Examination Office. You will then receive official approval. Depending on the option chosen, additional requirements may need to be met.
Our information sessions, looking ahead to the winter semester 26/27, will address the following questions: What guidelines should be followed when choosing specialisation modules, and what happens during the mobility/practical semester? How do I organise my work placement and Bachelor’s thesis?
The information sessions will take place on the following dates:
Business Studies:
Specialisation: 9 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E261
Practical semester/practical project/Bachelor’s thesis/colloquium: 12 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E261
Business Law:
Specialisation: 9 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E263
Practical Semester/Practical Project/Bachelor’s Thesis/Colloquium: 12 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E263
Global Business and Economics:
Specialisation Modules & Mobility Semester: 9 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E265
Bachelor’s Thesis: Practical Project, Final Thesis, Colloquium: 12 November 2026 | 11.30 – 12.15 | Room E265
Practical semester
Possible in:
Business Administration/Business Studies | Business Law | Global Business and Economics | International Business Studies (4-year)
The practical semester gives you first-hand experience of professional practice and introduces you to future professional activities. In particular, it should enable you to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies and to reflect on and evaluate the experience you have gained during your practical work. A practical semester is usually carried out in the sixth semester and lasts 23 weeks.
Requirements and procedure:
> Proof of a practical placement from the employer
> Supervision by a professor
> Successful degree by:
- qualified certificate from the practical placement
- activities in accordance with the requirements
- written practical report
If you fail, the practical semester can be repeated once.
Semester abroad
Possible in:
Betriebswirtschaft/ Business Studies | Global Business and Economics
During the semester abroad, you will study at a partner university and gain international experience. It is usually planned for the sixth semester.
Requirements and procedure:
> Application via the International Faculty Office
> Proof of:
- at least 80 credit points (Business Administration) or 50 credits (GBE)
- sufficient language skills
> participation subject to availability
Please note: A semester abroad is not possible if an integrated semester abroad has already been completed in accordance with Section 6a of the relevant Examination Regulations (Business Administration).
Project semester
Possible in:
Business Administration/ Business Studies
In the project semester, you deepen your individual subject interests through a combination of specialisation modules and a research project.
Contents and procedure:
> Choice of three specialisation modules (15 credit points)
> Completion of a research project (15 credit points)
> Supervision by a professor from the Faculty of Business Studies
The project is determined in consultation with the supervisor. In the event of failure, the project semester can be repeated once.
Your contacts
For questions about the practical or project semester in business studies
For questions about the semester abroad
Fuchs, Oliver , HBO-BE/CE bc.
Leiter International Faculty Office
FH-Aachen
Room E216
52066 Aachen
Consultation Hours
Di, Mi, Do von 9-12 Uhr und 14-15 Uhr und n.V.Nagel, Tim M.A.
Fachstudienberatung Global Business and Economics B.Sc.
FH-Aachen
Room E215
52066 Aachen
