Dual Study Program - Business Administration
Description
Amazon's dual study program (Duales Studium) in Business Administration / Logistics Management (B.A.) is a structured leadership development program run with the IU International University of Applied Sciences, starting 1 August 2027 and lasting 3.5 years. Based in Amazon fulfillment and sort centers in Germany, it combines two days of study per week with 2-3 days (around 20 hours) of hands-on operations work. Across three phases you learn operational fundamentals, rotate through areas taking on leadership tasks, and finally work at Area Manager level steering operational KPIs and leading teams. Graduates who complete the program can move directly into an Area Manager position without a further application process.
Requirements
- University entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or subject-linked higher education entrance qualification)
- Fluent German (C1 level, spoken and written)
- Advanced English (B2 level, spoken and written)
- Affinity for mathematics
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Direct move into an Area Manager position after successful completion, without a further application process
Amazon covers the IU tuition fees
Structured mentoring by a Learning Manager and operational leaders
Access to a Europe-wide operations network
Free Deutschlandticket
Subsidised meals on site
Employee discount and other benefits
Daily work with state-of-the-art automation and robotics technology
📍 Life in Pforzheim
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Population
0.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
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International
6.0
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Public Transport
6.0
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Bikeability
7.0
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Air Quality
7.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Pforzheim
- •Diverse economy
- •Growing opportunities
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Climate
- •Temperate climate
- •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1800 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospitals
- •Adequate coverage
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •Cultural venues
- •Local events
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Nightlife
- •Bars and venues
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Recreation
- •Parks
- •Sports facilities
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Cost of Living
- •Moderate costs
- •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€900
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€14
Part of Collections
The world's largest online retailer and leading cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, ~31% global market share), operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, AI/ML, advertising, logistics, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Processing ~$830 billion in GMV annually with 1.57 million+ employees across 40+ countries, Amazon connects hundreds of millions of customers with millions of sellers through its marketplace platform, while AWS powers over 90% of Fortune 100 companies.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.