Further education through certificates
Would you like to further your professional and personal development, but don’t want to pursue a full degree program on a part-time basis?
Are you an entrepreneur looking for a way to help your employees gain additional qualifications?
We offer tailored continuing education opportunities for professionals and executives, with or without a background in wine!
Through selected modules, you can expand your skills in the areas of management, marketing, sales, sustainability, and wine expertise at an academic level. During in-person sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the program’s international students and faculty, thereby expanding your professional network.
You have the option to complete the modules with or without an exam. Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate from the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society. The credits earned through this program are fully transferable if you decide to pursue the MBA program at the Wine Campus at a later date.
All relevant materials are made available on our online learning platform and can be conveniently reviewed and prepared for from home.
If you have any questions or would like more information, our program management team is available via email at mba-wss☞ Please insert an @ at this point ☜hwg-lu☞ Please insert a period at this point ☜de or by phone at 06321-671256.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Registration
Please send us the following documents:
For a university certificate:
- Completed registration form
- Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., Abitur)
- Copy of your college degree (e.g., bachelor’s degree)
- Resume in table format
- Copy of your ID card
- Official certificate of enrollment for periods of study completed in Germany
- If you do not have a college degree: Proof of three years of professional experience (e.g., employment reference, proof of self-employment, employer confirmation)
For a certificate of participation:
- Completed registration form
- Copy of proof of eligibility for university admission (e.g., high school diploma, master craftsman’s certificate, technician’s certificate)
- Copy of your ID card
Facts at a glance
- Targeted further education through enrollment in one or more modules
- Dates: See overview
- Duration: In-person sessions: 2 to 3 days, plus preparatory and follow-up work
- Cost: 2-day module: 850€, 3-day module: 1150€
- Language: English; B2 level required
- State-recognized university certificate upon successful completion of the exam
- Certificate of attendance upon successful participation without an exam
- Tax-deductible
- Counts toward educational leave for employees
Admission requirements:
Completed first degree or qualification for university admission (e.g., high school diploma, technical diploma, master craftsman’s certificate) and proof of 3 years of professional experience
Curious? Contact us to arrange a consultation appointment to arrange one!
What you bring with you
Thirst for knowledge and enthusiasm for wine
- Are you looking for practical Further education and want to broaden your horizons in order to develop professionally and individually?
- Would you like to receive targeted training in the areas of management, sustainability, sales and wine without having to complete an entire degree course?
- Would you like to develop your own solutions based on specific case studies and challenges from your own business environment?
- Do you enjoy working in an international team?
- Do you speak fluent English at B2 level?
- You have completed your first degree or
- You have a university entrance qualification (e.g. A-levels, master craftsman, technician) and can demonstrate at least three years of professional experience in a company?
Then our certificates are just right for you!

What we offer

Further education at university level
We offer you the opportunity to complete selected modules as certificates.
The modules deal with the universal focus topics of management, sustainability and sales. The topic of wine is the first reference topic. Due to the high practical relevance, the topics can easily be transferred to other companies.
We offer you the opportunity to prepare for and complete the certificates in a family-friendly way, online and at your own pace.
Thanks to our teaching platform, you have access to all relevant materials and are always informed as quickly as possible. You determine your own individual approach.
We offer you the option of completing your certificate as a university or participation certificate.
You can take a corresponding examination for each certificate module. This achievement is fully recognized by the state.
You do not wish to take an examination? Then you will receive a confirmation of participation and a certificate of attendance upon completion.
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Please send the required documents by e-mail to Program Management If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 06321-671 256 !