3+1 Programme for International Master Students
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3+1 Double Degree Programmes - Next Gen - at CBS
Make the most of your study abroad and gain a second international Bachelor´s Degree within only 2 semesters. Complete your final year of studies in Germany and get the chance to complete a BSc in International Business or BSc in Finance & Management in addition to the degree of your home institution.
This programme is exclusively offered to students from selected partner universities. Please contact your home institution in order to find out, whether you are eligible to apply to the 3+1 Programme.
At CBS, internationality and practical orientation are our top priority. Currently, students from more than sixty-nine different countries study and share housing on our campus. This diversity creates a great atmosphere, which is appreciated by our students, professors, and staff alike.
CBS is full of opportunities for you: Besides improving your English and German proficiency, and developing your personal skills, you will find that our program’s ideal mix of academic and practice-oriented teaching fully prepares you for a career in today’s international business world. What’s more, you can benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, ranging from student clubs and initiatives to sports programmes and field trips!
Structure of the 3+1 Programme
During your final year of studies with CBS, you will be able to chose between a B.Sc. in International Business, where you pick different industries modules of your interest, or a B.Sc. in Finance & Management. The study language is English. German language training is part of your study plan. Successful completion of the 3+1 degree will open doors for you on the job market of your home country, but also on the German job market. The CBS B.Sc. degree in International Business will allow you to remain in Germany for 18 months after graduation in order to do an internship or find a job – or to continue your studies with us by applying for an English-taught Master programme.

Curriculum Overview
Semester 1
Financial Management:
Financial Analysis (3 ECT)
Integrative Case Study (3 ECT)
New Age Financial Markets & Institutions (3 ECT)
Financial Instruments (3 ECT)
Concepts of Value & Risk (3 ECT)
Applied Financial Management (3 ECT)
Strategic Management (3 ECT)
Marketing Management:
Consumer Behaviour (3 ECT)
Integrative Case Study (3 ECT)
Customer Relationship Management (3 ECT)
Corporate Communication (3 ECT)
Supply Management (3 ECT)
Cost Management along the Value Chain (3 ECT)
Strategic Management (3 ECT)
International Trade:
International Trade Theory & Policy (3 ECT)
Integrative Case Study (3 ECT)
International Trade Law (3 ECT)
International Trade Management (3 ECT)
Global Supply Chain Management (3 ECT)
Strategies of Multinational Enterprises (3 ECT)
Strategic Management (3 ECT)
Interdisciplinary competencies - All programmes:
German as a Foreign Language (6 ECT)
Understanding European Culture (2 ECT)
Scientific Working I (2 ECT)
Semester 2
Financial Management:
Ethical Aspects of Finance (3 ECT)
Strategic Management in Banking & Finance
Marketing Management:
Social Media Marketing
Optimizing the Sales Process
International Trade:
E-Commerce
International Trade & Finance
Programme specific teaching units - All programmes:
Business Simulation Game
Bachelor Thesis + Tutorial
Interdisciplinary competencies - All programmes:
English for Academic Purposes
Scientific Working II
Application
Applicants must have successfully completed 3 years of studies in a Business related study programme which has been approved by your home institution for the 3+1 Programme. As the courses at CBS are fully taught in English a high English language proficiency is essential.
Students from international partner universities must be nominated by their home institution before starting the CBS application process.
If you want to apply as a 3+1 Student, please contact the International Office by email for your weblink to the online application form.
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Do you have any questions?
The team at the CBS International Office is happy to assist you with all questions around studying abroad at CBS and planning your stay in Germany. Likewise, as a CBS degree student, we will of course support your plans to study abroad at our international partner universities, or make plans for further international experiences, and guide you through the application process and planning of your stay abroad!