Management assistant in foreign languages
You already speak English and French quite well and think that a third foreign language, such as Spanish or Korean, is also useful? Then use these language skills for your professional future and train as a business assistant with a focus on foreign languages.
Course dates
Almost done... just quickly change the language: The instruction language of this course is German, therefore you will find all start dates and course contents only in the German version of the website.
Admission requirements
- Secondary school leaving certificate (MSA) and English at level B1
- German is not your mother tongue? Language level German B1
What do foreign language assistants do?
Your job involves a combination of administrative tasks with translation and correspondence duties.
You take on typical administrative tasks in office management across all sectors. As a communications contact for national and international business partners, you are also responsible for maintaining these relationships and networks.
The main areas of focus therefore range from handling multilingual correspondence, general appointments, travel and event management to conventional administrative work and looking after corporate clients and international guests.
How does the training course work?
In the two-year training programme to become a business assistant in foreign languages, you will gain all the knowledge you need for the job in the following subjects: economics, accounting, secretarial practice, word processing and foreign languages. In English, the focus is on professional communication and translation activities and/or negotiation interpreting. You can also learn French as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish, any other language of your choice.
In the second year of your studies, you will supplement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience, as you will complete a 3-month internship in a company you get to choose. You can do the internship in Germany, but you can also do it abroad.
The training programme ends with state exams in English, French, economics and secretarial practice, for which you will of course receive intensive preparation.
Would this job suit you?
Ideally, you have the following skills to train as an administrative assistant in foreign languages:
- Communication skills and intercultural competence
- Customer and service orientation
- Ability to express yourself orally and in writing
- Business minded with good calculation proficiency
- Organisational skills
Career opportunities
After graduation, you will have a huge choice of potential employers in the following sectors:
- Export or import-oriented trading, manufacturing or service companies
- Tourism or hotel industry
- International law firms
- International organisations and interest groups
In addition, you can gain even higher qualifications with various further educational programmes or study courses such as:
- Interpreter or Translator
- Office and Project Organisation Specialist
- European Correspondent
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Business Languages and International Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts in International Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Management and Communication
Next steps
We would like to get to know you and would be happy if you simply registered for one of our information events.
Here we will introduce you to your desired profession or suitable alternatives and explain the training process at GPB College. We will also discuss the possibilities of financial support for your training.
You are welcome to send us your application in advance, consisting of a short cover letter, a curriculum vitae in table form and your most recent school report.
Once all the basic conditions have been clarified, you can start at the earliest possible date. Any questions? Click here for the answers!