Dual study program - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Business Administration with a focus on Business Administration, Industry (all genders) for 2027

Role Summary

Would you like to study and gain practical professional experience at the same time? With a dual study program at AbbVie, you combine in-depth business knowledge with exciting insights into the working world of an international pharmaceutical company.

With us you will learn how economic processes work in a global company and how different areas work together to provide innovative medicines for patients worldwide. You can apply your knowledge directly in practice, contribute your own ideas and gain valuable experience for your professional future.

AbbVie is an international pharmaceutical company with around 50,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany. Together we are working to develop innovative therapies and improve the healthcare of tomorrow.

During your dual studies, you alternate between theoretical and practical phases. You will gain practical experience at our locations in Wiesbaden and Ludwigshafen and study at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Mannheim.

This is what awaits you in your dual study program

You will receive comprehensive business training with insights into various areas of the company.

You will get to know exciting areas such as finance & controlling, marketing, human resources and corporate management.

You switch between theory phases at DHBW Mannheim and practical phases at AbbVie every three months.

You will work in various teams and projects and get to know the processes of an international pharmaceutical company.

You take responsibility for your own tasks and further develop your professional and personal skills.

You will build a valuable network within the company and gain insights into different career paths after you graduate.

Requirements

• What you bring with you
• Successfully completed high school diploma or an equivalent university entrance qualification (e.g. business school diploma)
• Interested in business topics such as marketing, controlling and corporate management
• Strong analytical thinking and enjoyment of understanding complex relationships
• Initiative, willingness to learn and fun working in a team
• Ability to communicate and treat others with respect
• What we offer you

Flexible working hours as part of the practical phases (37.5 hours/week, coordinated with study and deployment planning as well as sometimes fixed team or project times)

• Above-average remuneration according to the chemical collective agreement
• Additional training allowance
• Support for longer journeys between the university and the deployment location (e.g. travel allowance)
• Assumption of costs or budget for study-related materials and documents
• Laptop for private use
• Secure job in an international corporate environment
• Very good chances of being hired after your studies
• Company pension provision after a successful takeover
• Excellent company medical care
• Collaboration with motivated, experienced colleagues in a strong team
• Experienced trainers will accompany you during your practical phases and teach you all the important basics for a successful start to your career

During your dual studies, you will be accompanied by experienced trainers and contact persons who will support you professionally and personally. You also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other dual students and career starters and build a strong network together.

Benefits

• Start of study
• October 2027
• Duration of study
• 6 semesters (3 years)
• Study locations
• Theory: Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Mannheim
• Practice: Wiesbaden and Ludwigshafen

About the Company

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Additional Information

For the 2027 academic year, we are offering several study places in the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration course with a focus on business administration in industry.

Upload your complete application documents including a letter of motivation and certificates and tell us why you are excited about the training at AbbVie and why you want to become part of our team.

We will first collect all incoming applications until the end of September 2026 and check them carefully. We will then contact you with feedback on your application.

• If your profile matches, this is what happens after you apply:
• Telephone interview
• Invitation to the assessment center in October/November

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, changing lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled.