Program Overview
The International Business at Cologne Business School (CBS) is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 5,970 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 4,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Köln, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Economics
- Empirical Methods
- Innovation and Change Management
- Service Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business English
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
The admission requirements for our CBS Master programmes are a first academic qualification (Bachelor of Arts, Diploma, Master of Arts) with a minimum of 180 ECTS-Credits of a recognised German or international university, university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education with a final grade of at least \xc2\x93good\xc2\x94.\xc2\xa0
Documents Required:
- Letter of motivation
- Complete CV in tabular form with passport photo
- If applicable: certificates of your first academic degree (Bachelor, Diploma) and proof of your study achievements to date (academic transcript of records)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- A digital passport photo as JPEG file
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,970 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 4,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,970 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 4,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cologne Business School (CBS) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cologne Business School
Cologne Business School
Köln, Germany
Cologne Business School is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-31
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 6