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Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH)

Explore dual degrees in business informatics, digital marketing, business administration, and northern German enterprise sponsorships at DHSH.

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Institution Overview & Profile

The Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH) is a state-recognized, privately funded university of applied sciences with campuses in Kiel, Lübeck, and Flensburg, established by the business association Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein to deliver dual bachelor and master programs combining academic study with intensive on-the-job management training.

Institution TypeState-Recognized Private Dual University of Applied Sciences
Main CampusCampuses in Kiel (Headquarters), Lübeck, and Flensburg
AccreditationFIBAA / Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Education, Science and Cultural Affairs
Admissions RouteDual study contract with an affiliated northern German enterprise
Language of InstructionGerman (CEFR C1 / TestDaF 4x4 / DSH-2)
Financial Aid & Grants100% employer tuition coverage plus monthly apprenticeship salary

Key Academic Strengths

Featured Academic & Degree Programs

Dual Bachelor of Science

B.Sc. in Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik)

Three-year dual curriculum combining software development, enterprise ERP systems (SAP), database architecture, and IT project management.

Dual Bachelor of Arts

B.A. in Business Administration (Betriebswirtschaftslehre)

Specializations in banking, healthcare management, logistics, marketing, and tax/auditing with corporate partner rotations.

Part-Time Master of Arts

M.A. in Digital Business Management

Postgraduate executive program focusing on digital transformation, data-driven leadership, and agile corporate innovation.

Verified Academic Opportunities (7)

Scholarship

DHSH Northern Germany Corporate Dual Study Sponsorship

Full payment of university tuition fees plus monthly salary funded by partner corporations across Kiel, Lübeck, and Hamburg.

Funding: 100% tuition coverage (€490/month value) plus €1,000 to €1,400 monthly trainee salary Deadline: June 1, 2027
Course

B.Sc. Business Informatics Dual Degree Enrolment

3-year dual Bachelor of Science integrating cloud software engineering, enterprise databases, and business process automation.

Funding: Fully sponsored by corporate training partner with monthly living wage Deadline: July 15, 2027
Internship

Baltic Maritime Logistics & Port Management Internship

12-week operational internship rotated through maritime logistics terminals and freight forwarders at the Port of Kiel.

Funding: €1,150 monthly corporate training compensation Deadline: April 30, 2027
Master's

M.A. Digital Business & Innovation Management Enrolment

Two-year extra-occupational master's degree exploring agile scrum management, platform business models, and AI organizational transformation.

Funding: Partial to full corporate sponsorship typically granted by employer Deadline: August 31, 2027
Grant

DHSH Digitalization & FinTech Innovation Award

Monetary grant awarded annually to student research teams developing practical software solutions for northern German cooperative banks.

Funding: €2,000 project grant and executive mentorship Deadline: June 30, 2027
Course

B.A. Business Administration (Healthcare & Care Management)

Dual bachelor training administrators for hospital operational management, statutory health insurance controlling, and clinical procurement.

Funding: Full corporate sponsorship by regional clinic groups and health funds Deadline: July 1, 2027
Fellowship

Northern Germany SME Sustainable Transition Fellowship

Applied master's fellowship evaluating energy efficiency audits and ESG reporting frameworks for medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand) in Schleswig-Holstein.

Funding: €3,600 fellowship stipend and specialized ESG auditor certification Deadline: September 15, 2027

Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)

Prof. Dr. Martin Reckenfelderbäumer

President & Professor of Marketing and Management · Executive Board / Department of Marketing

Prof. Dr. Martin Reckenfelderbäumer serves as President of DHSH, leading strategic research into customer relationship management, digital service ecosystems, and institutional models for cooperative higher education.

Relationship Marketing Dual Higher Education Pedagogies Service Management

Prof. Dr. Dirk Frosch-Wilke

Vice President & Professor of Business Informatics · Department of Business Informatics

Prof. Dr. Dirk Frosch-Wilke directs the business informatics division, focusing on enterprise software architecture, automated business workflow optimization, and predictive corporate data intelligence.

Enterprise ERP Systems Process Modeling Architecture Business Intelligence Analytics

Prof. Dr. Stefan Hein

Professor of Finance and Accounting · Department of Financial Management and Controlling

Prof. Dr. Stefan Hein conducts empirical research in corporate capital structuring, working capital management in maritime freight enterprises, and financial risk mitigation models.

Corporate Controlling Systems FinTech Valuation Maritime Finance

Next Steps & Application Advisory

Prospective scholars are advised to review official Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH) program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.