Studies commence on August 1, 2026
Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz, a leading savings bank in the Saarland region of Germany, has announced a new dual study program aimed at students with exceptional potential. This comprehensive program, offered in partnership with the Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern at the Zweibrücken campus, combines practical work experience at the bank with academic studies, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree.
To be eligible for the program, students must possess high initiative, engagement, learning motivation, enjoyment in dealing with people, sales orientation, negotiation skills, a friendly and confident appearance, good to very good high school diploma or Abitur, and good language skills.
The dual study program, spanning 3.5 years, is designed to turn students into experts in advising and supporting customers on all matters related to money. After 2.5 years, students will take an exam to become a banker (Bankkauffrau/Bankkaufmann).
Throughout the program, students will get to know various departments of Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz. They will learn about customer advice and support, offering and processing financial investments, processing loans and mortgages, handling international business, overseeing planning, organization, control, and management in bank-internal areas, and project work.
The program includes regular switch between theory and practice phases, with deployment in branches and competence centers. Employees receive 30 days of vacation per year, and in addition to the regular salary, there is a 13th month's salary.
Upon completion, students will earn an internationally recognized Bachelor's degree. There are many further training and qualification opportunities available after the apprenticeship.
Remuneration for the first year of the program is 1,346 €, increasing to 1,470 € in the third year. No specific information was provided about the financial compensation for the program.
For more information about the dual study program at Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz, visit their official website or contact their HR department directly. The training coordinator, Caroline Weinmann, can be reached at +49 6841 100 1057.
This program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge, enhancing their employability after graduation. It also opens up opportunities in various fields such as sales, management, marketing, controlling, or human resources.
In summary, Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz's dual study program is an excellent choice for students interested in a career in banking and finance. It provides a comprehensive education, combining practical experience with theoretical learning, and offers a promising future in the dynamic world of finance.
- The dual study program at Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz, designed for students with exceptional potential, includes economic and social policy, education-and-self-development, career-development, and skills-training through online-education and practical work experience.
- As part of the program, students will learn about various aspects of banking, including customer advice, financial investments, loans and mortgages, international business, and project work, thereby honing their negotiation skills and sales orientation.
- Upon completion of the program, students will earn an internationally recognized Bachelor's degree, opening up opportunities in diverse fields such as sales, management, marketing, controlling, or human resources, thereby enhancing their employability in the dynamic world of finance.
