Are Business Projects mandatory?

At CBS, Business Projects are integrated into many study programmes and are an important part of the practice-oriented learning concept. How they are implemented may vary depending on the programme and study model, but they always involve real challenges from companies or organisations.

Which companies are involved?

Business Projects at CBS are carried out with a wide range of partner organisations. Examples from recent projects include Deloitte, Union Investment, DN Group AG, Telekom, RTL and UPS, among many other partners from different industries. The specific companies involved depend on the programme, project topic and academic context.

Can Business Projects lead to a job?

Yes. Business Projects can significantly improve students’ entry into the job market. Over several weeks or months, students build direct contact with potential employers and demonstrate their analytical skills, communication abilities and teamwork. For this reason, Business Projects are often seen as an extended introduction between students and companies.

How do Business Projects differ from other practice formats?

Business Projects are a specific project-based learning format at CBS in which partner organisations provide real business challenges. Students analyse these challenges during the semester and present their solutions at the end of the project.

How do Business Projects work at CBS?

Business Projects usually follow a clear structure. They begin with a real challenge from a company or organisation. Students then analyse the problem, develop strategic solutions and present their results at the end of the project. This creates a practice-oriented working process with clear goals and real-world relevance.

What is the advantage of Business Projects compared to purely theoretical courses?

Business Projects connect academic methodology with real-world business challenges. Knowledge is not only taught but directly applied, tested and reflected within a professional context.

Business Projects: Real Challenges from Companies

Concrete assignments from companies connect academic knowledge with real-world business challenges and professional environments.

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Business Projects as a Core Learning Format

At CBS, Business Projects are an integral part of the study experience and connect academic knowledge with real challenges from companies and organisations. They create a practice-oriented learning environment in which current issues from the professional world are analysed and developed into concrete solutions.

In this way, studying at CBS is complemented by valuable insights into real working environments, strengthening the close connection between theory and real-world application.

What Do Business Projects Actually Provide More Than Theory: Developing Real Skills

Business Projects make learning at CBS practical, applied and career-relevant. They develop skills that go far beyond academic knowledge and are highly valued in the workplace.

Business Projects help students develop:

analytical thinking
project management skills
teamwork
presentation skills
strategic problem solving
the ability to work with real decision-making processes

This creates a learning environment that not only deepens knowledge but also strengthens the ability to approach complex challenges in a structured, reflective and solution-oriented way.

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Business Projects as a Career Gateway: Visibility for Companies

Business Projects create direct contact with potential employers and provide early insights into real professional environments. Over several weeks or months, partner companies observe not only the results but also how students work within a project setting.

Companies gain insight into areas such as:

analytical skills
communication abilities
teamwork dynamics
the ability to handle complex challenges

This provides a much more comprehensive impression than a traditional job application process.

In many cases, Business Projects are seen as an extended introduction between students and companies. Organisations can identify potential talent over time and evaluate skills in a real working context. At the same time, students build relationships that may lead to further collaboration.

High-performing students often receive:

internship offers
working student positions
support with thesis projects
opportunities for further collaboration

For example, during a project with Deloitte, a student received an internship offer immediately after completing the project.

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Business Projects at CBS therefore not only provide valuable real-world experience, but can also open the door to concrete career opportunities.

Recent Business Projects at CBS

Business Project with Hennecke Group: Real-World Business Experience Integrated into Your Studies

Business Project with Storymii: Internationalisation Strategy for Taiwan and Indonesia

Business project with ROLAND: Business psychology in corporate practice

Business Project with Union Investment: Strategies for Attracting Generation Z

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