Excursion Highlighting the German Armed Forces

In early April, the Center for Postgraduate Education (ZWW) invited the trainees of the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) to spend a day visiting various German Armed Forces institutions in Berlin. By visiting the Operational Command and the dental and dermatology departments at the German Armed Forces Hospital in Berlin, the trainees gained insights into the daily operations of the German Armed Forces.

The Operational Command primarily focused on the challenges posed by the changing global political landscape.

At the German Armed Forces Hospital, the chief physicians of the dermatology and dental departments guided the trainees through the operating rooms and facilities, sharing short anecdotes along the way.

The Federal Ministry of Finance Trainee Program

The trainee program at the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) offers graduates in economics—whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or returning after a career break—the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the work of the BMF. The program is also open to graduates from other disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering, and political science.

Trainees can expect an attractive working environment that offers insights into various areas of the ministry and diverse development opportunities in topics such as stable public finances, digitalization, economic growth, taxation, and many more.

The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at the Helmut Schmidt University / University of the German Armed Forces Hamburg contributes the theoretical and conceptual components in four course modules. Each two-week module provides trainees with subject-specific content—such as administrative law, legal methodology, and labor law—as well as soft skills (e.g., time management, professional confidence, etc.), digitalization in public administration, and political studies.

For more detailed information about the trainee program, please visit: https://hsu-hh-weiterbildung.de/sonstige-angebote/bundesministerium-der-finanzen-traineeprogramm

Ihre Bewerbung, Unterlagen und Einreichung

Für Ihre Bewerbung um einen Studienplatz benötigen wir von Ihnen verschiedene Unterlagen. Eine Übersicht der erforderlichen Unterlagen finden Sie auf der Homepage des Prüfungsamtes. Sie können ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen direkt beim Prüfungsamt einreichen. Die Unterlagen gehen dann direkt an das Prüfungsamt. Rückfragen zu den Bewerbungsunterlagen können Sie direkt an das Prüfungsamt stellen. Für alle anderen Fragen steht das ZWW gerne per E-Mail oder Telefon zur Verfügung.

Your application, documents and submission

We require various documents when you apply for a place on this program. An overview of the required documents can be found on the homepage of the Examination Office. You can submit your application directly to the Examination Office. The Examination Office will then receive your documents directly. If you have any questions regarding the documents required for your application, please contact the Examination Office. . For all other questions, the ZWW will be happy to help you via email or telephone.