Our range of courses
This page provides you an overview of the Cologne Business School's range of courses. Take your time to contemplate which degree course, which language of study and which specialist subject best fits your needs and capabilities. We recommend that you discuss with our study advisers your study course plan together.
Bachelor
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
International Business is an English language economics degree course which offers deep knowledge of business studies whilst in particular taking international aspects into consideration at the same time.
Specialisations:
- European Management
- Financial Management
- International Trade
- Management Consulting
- Marketing Management
- Media Management
INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT
International Culture and Management is an English language degree course which provides you with sound economics training, deep (inter-)cultural and socio-academic knowledge.
Specialisations:
- Arts and Cultural Management
- Business Psychology
- East Asia Management
- Latin America Management
- Tourism Event Hospitality Management
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT
The English-language Bachelor of Arts study course International Tourism Management combines basic business knowledge with specialist knowledge from all sub-disciplines of tourism and perfectly prepares you for the latest requirements in the tourism industry.
Areas of deepened knowledge:
- Tourism Marketing
- Hotel Business Operations
- Tourism Event and Congress Management
- Sea and Terrestrial Transportation
- Aviation Management
- Tour Operations
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
The International Media Management degree course applies the classical business studies contents to the sector-specific requirements of modern media companies.
Areas of deepened knowledge:
- Strategic Online Research and Management
- Online Media Marketing and Communication
- Cross-media Production and Implementation
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Arts degree course General Management, taught in German, offers you a wide-based generalist-orientated business studies programme, set-up to meet the latest practical requirements.
Specialisations:
- Finanzmanagement
- Internatioanles Management
- Marketingmanagement
- Supply Chain Management
- Unternehmensführung und Personalmanagement
- Wirtschaftspsychologie
Master
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The English language Master of Arts course International Business is a further-reaching business degree course which imparts international economic knowledge.
Specialisations:
- Tourism Event Hospitality Management
- Media Management
- Management Consulting
- International Trade
- European Management
- Emerging Markets
International Culture and Management
The English language Master of Arts course International Culture and Management prepares you ideally for work areas where both solid business knowledge and cultural and intercultural competences are in demand.
Specialisations:
- Tourism Event Hospitality Management
- Media Management
- Management Consulting
- International Trade
- European Management
- Emerging Markets
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Students in the English language Master of Arts course Sustainable Tourism Management deal inten-sively with the future orientation of an industry which has seen enormous expansion over many years and now obtain the expert knowledge which is essential for management positions all over the world.
Areas of deepened knowledge:
- Sustainable Tourism Management
- Tourism Ethics
- Eco- and Nature-based Tourism
- Sustainable Destination Management
- Tourism Research Seminar
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
In the English-language Master of Arts Programme International Media and Entertainment Management, graduates of a first study course are given a particularly intense preparation for a professional career in the international media business.
Areas of deepened knowledge:
- Media & Entertainment Management
- International Journalism
- Journalistic Writing
- Print & Broadcast Management
- Campus Radio/TV Production
- Online and Social Media Management
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
The German language Master of Arts course General Management is a further-reaching business degree course and prepares tomorrow's managers for the challenging work in international companies.
Areas of deepened knowledge:
- Global Sourcing
- International Production and Logistics
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- International Marketing
- Doing Business in Emerging Markets
Part-time Master
Together with our sister university, the European University of Applied Sciences (EUFH), we offer excellent Master of Arts study courses part-time on the CBS-campus Cologne:
Master programmes:
- Human Resources Management
- Logistikmanagement
- Management in dynamischen Märkten
- Marketingmanagement
- Clinical Research Management
- IT Audit & Assurance
- Wirtschafsinformatik
MBA/ Executive Education
Full-time International Management MBA
The International Management degree course is an attractive option for managers with initial job experience to improve their academic and professional qualifications. Using the very latest management methods, they acquire skills in the lectures for the 14 modules which enable them to manage a department or a company effectively. They achieve 120 ECTS credits in 24 months, providing them the entrance requirements for a doctorate in addition to the expert knowledge.
Further informationPart-time International Management MBA
A further qualifying degree course completed while working can have decisive advantages for you. You extend your qualification in 30 months and make yourself more attractive for a further scope of duties. The International Management degree course is also accredited with 120 credits in the version when working full-time and culminates in the academic Master of Business Administration qualification.
Further informationMSM & CBS Executive MBA
The MSM& CBS Executive MBA Programme qualifies you for top management positions within global surroundings while working full-time. Managers with work experience can improve their career prospects without relinquishing their current position and financial security.
Further informationExecutive MBA Consulting Management
The DeutscheAnwaltAkademie and CBS join forces for an exclusive EMBA programme. Qualify across disciplines in demand as consultant for international businesses and create the best conditions for a legal and corporate advisory work.
Further informationCertified programmes
You can register certified programmes with various learning contents at the Cologne Business School, enabling you to gain an individually designed qualification whilst working full-time.
Further informationInternational programmes
Visiting Students
As a student at a foreign university, you can spend your semester abroad at our university. In addition to the interesting studies at the CBS, the "students' town" of Cologne in the heart of Europe offers you culture, places worth seeing and excursion opportunities galore.
Further informationFull-degree students
You have completed your school education abroad and would now like to study at a German university? The Cologne Business School offers you the opportunity to complete your entire studies at our university.
Further informationCBS Summer Programmes
The CBS Summer Programmes adresses international and German students who would like to gain an insight into German and European economy. The courses are held in English, German courses and extra-curricular activities complete the programme.
Further informationPrep 4 University
Prep 4 University is a preparation course which prepares you for qualified studies at a German university. After the six months of the course and a successful examination, you are ready to start a Bachelor of Arts or a Master of Arts degree.
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