Our Mentor Program – by Students, for Students

Settle in and feel at home: Our mentor program helps new students quickly find their way and start their future with confidence. A mentor from a higher semester will guide you through your dual degree program from day one and has answers to many of your questions.

Whether it’s about the practical phase at the company, the theoretical phase at the university, or even tips for exams, mentors know the challenges firsthand and help you build a strong network within the company.

Our comprehensive package for you

We value your dedication and motivation. Combined with dual degree program, as well as attractive benefits, this creates an unbeatable foundation for your future.

Extras may vary depending on the location.

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    Connecting experiences

    Joint events strengthen team spirit – and with the ADAC driver safety training program, we ensure that our apprentices and dual-track students stay safe on the road.
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    Bright Prospects

    Dual-track students benefit from professional development opportunities, excellent chances of being hired after graduation, and career advancement opportunities – all supported by dedicated mentors and a mentoring program.
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    Degree Program with Extras

    Here's what's included in our dual degree program: an annually increasing salary that includes vacation and Christmas bonuses, coverage of book costs, digital equipment, and a housing allowance for assignments away from home.

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Integrated degree programs

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This is your path

Requirement: upper level secondary school leaving certificate or A-levels (Abitur)
Duration: 6 semesters
Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or Germany-wide in one of our six regions
Degree course: Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Business Informatics and Applied Computer Science), Bachelor of Arts (Logistics Management and Buisness Administration)

Logistics management

What you’ll get up to: We’ll turn you into a qualified expert in logistics management. During your dual study program, you’ll get to know all areas of logistics – from organization and operations to quality control.

Your job: Everything revolves around the complex and international transport chain. You’ll analyze current challenges in the industry and help develop business strategies. Along the way, you’ll get to know various departments and gain hands-on experience on site.

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Business Administration (B.A.)

What you’ll get up to: We’ll turn you into a qualified all-round talent in business administration. During your dual study program, you’ll learn to understand and manage economic relationships – from finance and law to marketing, digitalization, and human resources management.

Your job: You’ll analyze business processes, support decision-making, and work on projects that drive the company forward. Along the way, you’ll get to know different departments – from controlling and sales to operations.

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Business Informatics

What you’ll get up to: You don't know whether you would rather do IT or business studies? Then simply combine the two. As a mediator between business and IT, you digitize administrative processes with the right software solution.

Your job: During your integrated degree programme, you’ll get to know various departments: you’ll spend time in both IT and those departments that want to simplify and improve their processes through IT. The advantage for you is that you can combine both and find out which you prefer.

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Applied computer science

What you’ll get up to: IT and the practical implementation in the company are your thing! You analyze and optimize complex information and goods flows that form the interface between the departments, management and users.

Your job: Everything to do with planning and developing information and communications systems in the company and for customers. You’re also responsible for implementing technical solutions, system maintenance and user training. You’ll mainly support the GLS IT departments.

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We are partners with Fulda University of Applied Sciences!

Good to Know: FAQs About Dual Study Programs

Students pay the semester fee to the university. GLS then reimburses the students for these costs.

Enrollment begins in early May. You have until the end of September to enroll at the university.

After successfully enrolling, you can apply for a room in the student dormitories. Alternatively, you can search for apartments or shared apartments on housing portals.

Most students rent the same apartment continuously throughout the three years of their program.

No, you are responsible for paying for your own housing during the theoretical phase.

Yes, you receive your salary continuously throughout both the practical and theoretical phases.

If you have questions about enrollment, please contact the university’s Student Affairs Office or your point of contact at GLS.

Class schedules vary by semester. Lectures are generally held Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All students have classes only until 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. There may be one day off per week, but this is not always the case.

In the dual study programs, class sizes range from 20 to 30 students.

You can retake the exam right away the following semester.

For some modules, it makes sense to attend the lecture again before taking the makeup exam. This takes place one year later.

As a general rule, make-up exams should not be postponed for too long, as this can jeopardize timely graduation.

Most professors and instructors are currently employed or have previously worked in companies. This allows them to impart a great deal of practical knowledge and illustrate it with real-world examples.

GLS strives to incorporate the theoretical content learned into the practical phases. Depending on your interests and department, this is often possible, though not always.

You’re guaranteed to gain new insights from every theoretical and practical phase.

The last week of the theoretical phase is reserved exclusively for exams. Lectures end the week before – or even earlier – and review sessions and preparation opportunities are offered.

During exam week, there is approximately one exam per day.

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What you can expect

It's all in the mix: Through the combination of theory and practice, you can put what you have learned into practice directly. You are quickly trained and given your own projects. A contact person is always available to support you and help you with questions about your studies. In addition, many great colleagues and a fixed salary await you.

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And after that?

Good prospects: More and more parcels are on the way. State-of-the-art digital technologies are being used. Logistics is a fast-growing industry of the future. Smart and energetic young talents have the best career opportunities in this environment. We support you individually so that you can develop your full potential. After your studies, we will work together to find the best way for you to join our company.

Proper onboarding is a matter of course for us

The Young Talent Kickoff 2025 brought our young talents from all over Germany together in Bad Hersfeld for two intensive days full of inspiration, encounters, and shared experiences. A total of 99 participants made the kickoff a real experience – including 57 trainees, 18 dual students, regional training managers, and dedicated trainers. A colorful mix of fresh perspectives, experience, and lots of motivation!

Welcome to the team – we look forward to everything you will achieve with us!

Your contact for integrated degree program

Laura Alles
Laura Alles
People Development Specialist - Contact integrated degree programme

+49 (0) 6677 17 355

laura.alles@gls-germany.com