All programmes have a high degree of practical relevance thanks to external teaching staff; Practice semesters as part of studies; Practical modules; Comprehensive range of continuing education via the university's own distance learning facility WINGS with numerous online, distance learning and Master's courses; Application-oriented teaching, degree courses teach the ability to apply academic methods and findings and the specialist knowledge required for the transition to professional practice, as well as the ability to work independently in an academic capacity. Course programme allows for national, international activities.

International Class: The programme is interdisciplinary and includes international issues. It is designed for two semesters and combines Business Administration, Business Informatics and Business Law, language of instruction is English. International Class students can attend all courses of the German programmes. As a rule, the courses in the international class are 4 hours per week. International focus: Foreign-language courses, international topics, promotion of stays abroad, International Office.

University of Poitier, Frankreich; Aalborg University, Dänemark; Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Finnland; Molde University College, Norwegen; Alliant International University, USA; Hogeschool Leeuwarden, Niederlande; Tallinn University of Technology - School of Economics and Business Administration, Estland; University of Latvia, Lettland; International Business School at Vilnius University, Litauen; Linnaeus University, Schweden.

Multimedia Centre supports the inclusion of multimedia technologies, offers video conference systems, the information system (LSF) for current information relating to academic studies, e-learning systems (e.g. ILIAS), production studio for e-learning applications, communications system (e-mail and calendar server, groupware server), VPN communication interface for home access to IT resources at the Hochschule Wismar, WWW-Server for information research and publications. WiFi on the entire campus/campus cloud/Microsoft MSDN Academic Alliance programme for students/software packages such as Adobe, DATEV, SAP, LUDUS.

The Robert Schmidt Institute offers the aspiring self-employed: Continuing education on business start-ups; Networking and contacts in career development; Sharing experiences, networking and collaboration among entrepreneurs; Recent research findings on key issues regarding start-ups and regional development. Founders' Office of the school: Since 2009, the Founders' Office is a cross-departmental service point for all those with an interest in start-ups. Network of consultants, partners and sponsors to advise students (business plan development); Optional required modules: Start-up advice.