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Study Abroad Certificates for International Students

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Certificate Programmes at CBS

Enrich your semester abroad experience by gaining an additional Business Studies Certificate!

Focus on one specialization topic and add different elective courses or improve your German language skills. Benefit from a practical oriented education and experienced faculty who transfers knowledge from high-level experience into the classroom.

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!

Combination of specialized modules and elective courses (Bachelor level)
30 ECTS (15 US credits)
Fully English-taught study programmes
Strong practical orientation
German language courses
Company visits
Exciting social and cultural activities

International Business Certificates

Combine specialization modules with exciting additional electives or German Language Training.

European Business Management (short-term options available)

The FinTech Story: How Technology Redefines the World's Financial Ecosystem (6 ECTS)

Dates: 10.02.2025 - 28.02.2025

Technology in Finance
FinTech Storytelling

European Economic Issues and Strategies of Multinational Enterprises (6 ECTS)

Dates: 17.03.2025 - 11.04.2025

European Economic Issues
Strategies of Multinational Enterprises

German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

Dates: 17.03.2025 - 11.04.2025

Strategic and International Management (6 ECTS)

Dates: 14.04.2025 - 16.05.2025

Strategic Management
International Management

Team Collaboration Management (6 ECTS)

Dates: 14.04.2025 - 16.05.2025

Team Collaboration Management

European Politics and Institutions (6 ECTS)

Dates: 19.05.2025 - 13.06.2025

EU Politics
EU Law and Institutions

Intercultural Competence and European Business Culture (6 ECTS)

Dates: 19.05.2024 - 13.06.2025

Intercultural Competence
European Business Culture

IB - International Trade

Fundamentals of International Trade (6 ECTS)

International Trade Theory and Policy
Integrative Case Study

International Trade Law and Management (6 ECTS)

International Trade Law
International Trade Management

Global Management (6 ECTS)

Global Supply Chain Management
Strategies of Multinational Enterprises

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

IB - Marketing Management

Market Intelligence and Customer Behaviour (6 ECTS)

Consumer Psychology and Behaviour
Integrative Case Study

Marketing and Relationship Management (6 ECTS)

Customer Relationship Management
Corporate and Customer Communication

Digital Marketing (6 ECTS)

Online und Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Marketing

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

IB - Financial Management

Financial Analysis (6 ECTS)

Financial Analysis
Integrative Case Study

Capital Markets (6 ECTS)

Financial Markets and Institutions
Financial Instruments

Financial Management (6 ECTS)

Concepts of Value and Risk
Applied Financial Management

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

IB - Management Consulting

Fundamentals of Management Consulting (6 ECTS)

Introduction to Management Consulting
Integrative Case Study

Management Consulting Techniques (6 ECTS)

Consulting Tools and Methods
Agile Project Management

Consulting for Profitability and Efficiency (6 ECTS)

Business and Financial Analysis
Operations Management in the Digital Era

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

Business Psychology

Social Science Basics (6 ECTS)

Introduction to Social Science
Empirical Social Research

Psychology and the Workplace (6 ECTS)

Social Psychology and the Workplace
Organisational Psychology

Media and Consumer Psychology (6 ECTS)

Media Psychology
Consumer Psychology

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

Examples of Elective modules

Sustainable Transformation (6 ECTS)

Basic concepts for sustainable transformation
Case studies for sustainable transformation

Meet Up: Presenting and Moderating (6 ECTS)

Centre Stage: a guide to presenting and representing
Style Guide: developing a personal approach to (representing)

Destination Services (6 ECTS)

Destination Management
Tourism Mobilities

Doing Business in Africa (6 ECTS)

Emerging Trends
Culture and Politics

European Politics and Economy (6 ECTS)

The European Business Environment
International Politics and Institutions

HRM and Leadership in Modern Organizations (6 ECTS)

eHRM and Digital Leadership
Sustanable HRM and Ethical Leadership

Sustainable and Strategic Finance (6 ECTS)

Ethics in Finance
Strategic Management in Banking and Finance

Developing and Rewarding Talents (6 ECTS)

Training and Development
Reward Management

German as a Foreign Language (different levels) (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

Business Models and AI

Monetizing Data (6 ECTS)

Business Models in Theory and Practise
Data Technology

Generative AI (6 ECTS)

Big Data & Data Science
AI Driven Business Models

Applied Data Driven Business Models (6 ECTS)

Methodology
Project Coaching

Pick two Elective modules:

International Elective I (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective II (6 ECTS)

Elective 1
Elective 2

International Elective III - German as a Foreign Language (6 ECTS)

German as a Foreign Language

Semester Dates

Fall Semester: Beginning of September - mid December

Spring Semester: Beginning of March - end of June

Admission requirements

Completion of at least one academic year (two semesters) of undergraduate Business-, Management-, Information Systems- or Engineering-related studies
Enrollment at a state-recognized university
Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL: 83 iBT, B2 level, proof of English-taught study program)

Application dates

01 June for the Fall Semester
01 November for the Spring semester

Application Procedure

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 free mover, please contact the International Office by email for your weblink to the online application form.

Fees

Bachelor: 7.290€ / Semester

Please contact the International Office by email for detailed information on the application process and tuition fees. Students from international partner universities should contact their International Office for more information.

This is what our Students say

Philip Kollmann

Project Manager
Wayne´s Coffee

"Especially the soft skill courses have been of great help for my performance in job interviews. Through my work in the Finance and Business Club I have built up a broad network and acquired project management skills that have enabled me to score points with companies."

Katrin Rieger

Bereichsdirektorin Reisevertrieb Deutschland / Vice President Sales
HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung

"The practical learning in small groups prepared me optimally for today's project and team work. The CBS provided me with the decisive soft skills and current knowledge from the world of business."

Christopher Rosenbaum

Manager
Ernst & Young GmbH
Wirschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

"The Management Studies programme prepares you thoroughly for the tasks of a consultant. In particular, the development of presentation techniques as well as analytical thinking is of enormous importance in the everyday life of a consultant."

Oliver Kiderle

EMEA Regional Product Expert
Google Inc.

"The focus on internationality and practical skills have had a very positive influence on my development at Google. Especially the structured and very versatile project work, which is often found at a private school, was extremely helpful."

Kalle Kenkel

Commercial Excellence Manager
GE Healthcare

"My studies at CBS prepared me for a career in today's dynamic, global work environment. As one's origin and physical location become less and less decisive, it has become increasingly important to have a multinational network and adapt quickly to various cultures and environments."

Neil Jordaan

Global Digital Content Manager
Elanco

"Many professors shared their professional business experience with us in class and were able to illustrate dry theory with practical examples. I also enjoyed the international atmosphere on campus."

Patrick Stein

Head of Human Resources
Boston Consulting Group

"The strongly practice-oriented studies and the international orientation of the CBS, as well as the lectures held in English, were an absolutely necessary basis for starting a career with a renowned, international company."

Cologne – Living and learning in the Rhine Metropolis

Cologne – Student city and multicultural metropolis in the Heart of Europe

A pro CBS International Business School decision is always a decision for Cologne, one of Germany's largest and most attractive university cities. With its vibrant city life, rich culture, and thriving economy, Cologne offers a unique experience. The city has over 1 million residents, including 95,000 students, and its pub and party scene is as diverse as the city itself.

Study in the heart of Europe and take weekend trips to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels or Berlin – all of which are only a stone´s throw away!

Vibrant economy

In professional life, the proximity of CBS to the economy pays off. Cologne has a long-standing commercial and trade fair tradition, attracting numerous enterprises and firms from various industries such as metal, automobile, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, printing, textiles, music, media, and IT. Well-known TV programmes like WDR, RTL, and VOX are based in Cologne, alongside a dynamic presence of computer, internet, and telecommunications companies.