The Gap Year in Business Studies (BWL)

For students, the transition from a Bachelor's to a Master's degree is an ideal time to gain practical experience and to orientate themselves  professionally. Thus, we offer both a structured and individually tailored gap year in business studies (BWL) for students, including several different internships with various companies. During the gap year students will complete three internships. Each internship will span a period over four months. Students can complete them with a different focus in Accounting & Taxation, Finance & Controlling, Management or Operations Management. Our aim is that students get to know different aspects of the field of business studies, such as consulting, management, controlling etc. In addition to that, the gap year is complemented by a varied academic program which takes place at the University of Mannheim.

One Application – Three Internships

By submitting a single application to the program coordinator, you will apply for three internships each with a period of four months. You will indicate your preferences regarding companies and locations which will be considered for a first matching process. During your last semester of your bachelor’s degree, there will be an introductory day with representatives of companies and the university. After successfully completing the introductory day, we will present you the final matching process and the internships you are offered for the coming year. Throughout the year, we will stay in touch with you. We will also invite you to the University of Mannheim regularly in order to benefit from your experiences.  

For further information about the acadamic program see this site.

More Information for Download

Die study regulations for the gap year can be found in the examination regulations for the Bachelor's degree program in Business Studies. Feel welcome to have a look in this flyer with all the important information about the gap year.

• 12.05.2025: Infosession about the Gap Year 2026/27, 5:15–6:45 p.m. on campus, (Room O 133). For registration, follow this link.
• 16.05.2025: Case Study provided by Kerkhoff . For more information follow this link.
• 24.5. 2025: Workshop “Data Analytics and Large Language Models in Business” (on campus)
• 28.6. und 5.7.2025: GMAT-Workshop (online)
• 01.09.2025: Start of the Gap Year 2025/26

• “Mannheimer Forum Accounting & Taxation e. V. | Ein Herz für Steuern und Rechnungslegung”in “Stadt im Quadrat”
• Personal: “Auf die Plätze, fertig … los” in “JUVE Steuermarkt”