International Innovation Management Bachelor Exchange Programme

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Study International Innovation Management at CBS in Germany

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Innovation Management exchange programme in Brühl

Innovation Management is versatile and exciting degree to study at university. It’s the perfect subject if you are forward-thinking and creative and enjoy combining high-level strategy with hands-on work on new business ideas. Students that pursue this field are well-equipped to become the innovators, thinkers, creatives, and leaders of tomorrow.

What is Innovation Management? Why is it important?

International Innovation Management is a key feature for successful business creation. It is the process of managing innovative ideas, or the way these ideas are developed and refined until they become a reality.

Today’s employees are expected to develop methods and tools for managing the complex and challenging process of innovation successfully in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams – in the technological area as well as in the business sector.

In this international innovation exchange programme, International students at CBS learn how to link technical knowledge with management skills in an international context and acquire the language skills required for their future careers when participating in our semester programme „International Innovation Management“ (IIM).

International Innovation Management is offered each year from the first half of February until the end of May. 30 ECTS will be awarded upon successful completion. The programme is completely English-taught.

What do you learn in a bachelor’s exchange programme in Innovation Management?

During your International Innovation Management exchange programme, you can select courses out of different disciplines to enhance and complement your skills in theory and practice.

Acknowledging that working successfully in an international environment also requires excellent intercultural soft skills, German Language and communication skills form another integral part of the programme. Combined, our programme allows for an interdisciplinary and profound study experience within an intercultural context, where you:

Learn about innovation management and how to turn technology into business
Learn to work effectively in teams of students from different subjects, e.g. business, technology
Learn how to link technical knowledge with management skills
Enhance your knowledge in management, economics, and marketing
Develop your communication and teamwork skills and knowledge of English and German

Study Course Plan

Some information about the study plan for the International Innovation Management exchange programme

1Semester

Effective Innovation Management (15 ECTS)

Introduction to International Innovation Management (5 ECTS)

Learn about the importance of International Innovation Management
Identify and analyse different models and types of innovation, know the keywords and definitions
Become aware that innovation is embedded in local and national contexts as well as in social and political processes
Assess the relationship between innovation and market including the aspects of marketing and product development and
Apply these issues in an exemplary case study

Innovation Management Methods (5 ECTS)

Understand the Innovation Management Process
Know different Methods for Innovation Management and apply them in Case Studies.
Gain practical experience applying various Innovation Methods
Understand the concept of Agile Techniques

Sustainability Management (5 ECTS)

Understand the concept of sustainability
Raise the critical awareness for sustainability-related topics
Relate sustainability and innovation
Apply and evaluate sustainability techniques

Turning Innovation into Success (5 ECTS)

Entrepreneurship & Business Modelling (5 ECTS)

Expanding entrepreneurship horizon of participants
Getting to know entrepreneurial tools, methods, and skills
Understanding opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs in the digital era
Learn to turn an idea into a business
Know and use diverse tools to develop a business plan
Understand the Business Canvas model y learn to use
Carry out a Business Canvas Model case study.

Modern Technologies (10 ECTS)

Technology Management & Scouting (5 ECTS)

Distinguish between basic technology, key technology, and next-generation technology
Scan and monitor technology
Evaluate technology potential
Implement technologies
Organize technology management and scouting

Smart Products & Services (5 ECTS)

Define the meaning of “smart”
Get an idea of underlying data structures and algorithms
Understand different shapes of digital value-added
Analyze existing smart products and services
Analyze values and design business models

Other Skills (10 ECTS)

German Language (5 ECTS)

Students will deepen their grammar and language structure knowledge and expand their lexicon. The course will build on the student’s previous knowledge.

Team Collaboration Management (5 ECTS)

Learn how to achieve Effective Team Collaboration
Know and apply strategies, methods, and tools to support Team Collaboration

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Why study innovation management at CBS in Germany?

CBS International Business School is a private, state-accredited university and has been awarded top rankings. Our practice-oriented exchange programme programmes teach broad skills from an international perspective.

As a small private university, we are able to quickly update our courses in order to adapt to a fast-changing world. This way we ensure that our students are always on top of the latest management trends and highly competitive in the job market.

We offer internationally accredited bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry and commerce
We are located in or close to exciting cities like Cologne, Bonn, and Düsseldorf

Innovation Management Exchange Programme: Your key benefits

3.5 months duration: short and intensive study abroad experience that matches your home university’s academic calendar
Entirely taught in English: gives you more confidence regarding your spoken and written (academic) English language skills
Personal and welcoming atmosphere: small study groups with close contact with our lecturers and the international office
40 ECTS on offer: pick and choose your favorite courses and acquire up to a full semester workload
Intercultural competence: interact and work with students from different cultural backgrounds
German language course (on different levels): acquire basic German language skills or work on your existing German language ability
Central location: Brühl located close to Cologne, is an ideal starting point to discover the Rhineland, Germany, and Europe

Semester Dates

Start of the programme in the spring semester

Application deadline: 1st November

Semester 1

Introduction Week: Mid February	Start of lectures: Mid February	End of lectures: Mid May
Exam period: Mid May - End of May

Admission requirements & process for the innovation management exchange degree programme

Language requirements:

At least level B1 in English according to CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Language)

Tuition fee:

Exchange / Erasmus students from our partner universities are exempted from the tuition fee. All other students pay 2070 € for the whole programme.

Nomination & Application Deadlines

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.

Nomination & Application Deadline: 1st of November

For Erasmus+ students: Guideline for filling in the Erasmus Digital Learning Agreement

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