CBS 3+1 Programmes for International Students

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3+1 Double Degree Programmes - Next Gen - at CBS

3+1 Programmes at CBS

Make the most of your study abroad and gain a second international Bachelor´s Degree within only 2 semesters. Complete your final year of studies in Germany and get the chance to complete a BSc in International Business or BSc in Finance & Management in addition to the degree of your home institution.

This programme is exclusively offered to students from selected partner universities. Please contact your home institution in order to find out, whether you are eligible to apply to the 3+1 Programme.

At CBS, internationality and practical orientation are our top priority. Currently, students from more than sixty-nine different countries study and share housing on our campus. This diversity creates a great atmosphere, which is appreciated by our students, professors, and staff alike.

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!

Structure of the 3+1 Programme

During your final year of studies with CBS, you will be able to chose between a BSc in International Business, where you pick different industries modules of your interest, or a BSc in Finance & Management.

The study language is English. German language training is part of your study plan.

Successful completion of the 3+1 degree will open doors for you on the job market of your home country, but also on the German job market.

The CBS BSc degree in International Business will allow you to remain in Germany for 18 months after graduation in order to do an internship or find a job – or to continue your studies with us by applying for an English-taught Master Programme.

Study Course Plan - BSc International Business

Sustainability, CSR & ESG6 ECTS

Every company exists in a context of an environment, a society, a governing authority or an economy. Learn what decisions managers have to take and why it is actually more than sensible to run a sustainable company.

Industries6 ECTS

Consulting:

This course provides you with: strategic analysis tools, structured approaches to problem solving and decision making, approaches to communicating complex ideas and developing meaningful structured presentations.
NXT GEN Insight: You will receive a consultant's toolkit that is a set of consulting tools and methods that can be universally applied in any business situation.

E-Commerce:

You will learn to build and promote online stores and to monitor store performance. This class will help you to develop e-commerce solutions based on an understanding of latest Internet and technology trends.

Trade:

International trade is the lifeblood of economies. You want to export/import products to/from international markets? Do you want to know how SMES & MNEs manage their international supply chain? Unlock the answers here!

(Academic) Writing3 ECTS

Students will be equipped with versatile writing skills applicable in academic and professional settings. It emphasizes audience analysis, research proficiency, and effective communication, while learning how to utilize AI tools for writing. Enhance your writing skills from essays, academic and professional reports, to social media and blog writing to prepare you for your multilingual profession.

German as a Foreign Language6 ECTS

German as a Foreign Language is offered at 4 different levels at CBS. You can study with us as a total beginner of German or as a student who has taken German language courses before. Should you have prior knowledge of German, you will take a short placement test at the beginning of your studies at CBS, so that we can place you into the appropriate level of German.

Industries6 ECTS

Corporate Finance:

Companies exist because they can make things and provide services much more efficiently than individuals. To do so however, companies need money. Financing and Investments are two important pillars of corporate finance. How–and from whom–does a company raise money, how are returns from investments and their risks distributed, and how should the money raised be used, are some of the questions you will tackle in this course and more.

Entre-/Intrepreneuership:

You want to turn an idea into a product? You want to understand the customer with Design Thinking? You want to understand how start-ups operate? You wonder how investors are evaluating companiesß All the answers will be provided in this lecture.
NXT GEN Insight: We are the only Business School with an online planning tool from one of our professors: https://business-planner.online/

Emerging Markets:

The emerging markets fuel nearly 50% of global trade. Why are countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa (BRICS) important for the world economy? How did they change the world supply chain & business models? Unlock the answers during this course!

Business Projects6 ECTS

You will learn how to define project objectives, develop project plan/concept, formulate evidence-based recommendations, structure complex presentations, work under the set timeframe and collaborate in a project team.

This course will enable you to apply your knowledge in a real business situation and excercise your analytical/ project management/ interpersonal skills.

Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture3 ECTS

At the start of your studies and life in Europe, this course raises your awareness of what culture is; why it is important for human interaction; how it influences perceptions and behaviours in our everyday, study and working life. It also provides knowledge of current cultural theories, as a backdrop to understanding culture; and helps you to identify and develop the cross-cultural competencies necessary to study and work effectively in a European business environment.

Business Plan Writing & Pitching3 ECTS

Should you ever want to be a manager, you probably not only have to explain a product or service, but also calculate its feasibility and profit contribution. For this you need a business plan and this course will help you to put one together.

Simulation Game3 ECTS

In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance.

Thesis Tutorial & Empirical Work3 ECTS

During the last semester of your studies, you will have to opportunity to study a question of particular interest to you in depth over a three month period. As part of the Thesis Tutorial you will learn how to link a question of practical business relevance to concepts learned during your studies, building an hypothesis, gathering data, and contributing new understanding to a topic of interest.

Thesis12 ECTS

During your 6th semester you are working on your Bachelor thesis. You have 12 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectible. A supervisor from CBS will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well.

German as a Foreign Language6 ECTS

Profiles3 ECTS

Applied Mathematics
Digital Marketing Tools
Econometrics
Innovation
Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture
Leader, Teams & Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Website Development
Self Mgt, Problem Solving Techniques & Resilience
Language

Study Course Plan - BSc Finance & Management

Financial Markets & Institutions3 ECTS

Role of Underwriters
Understanding Money Markets
Introduction to Foreign Exchange
Introduction to Bond Markets
Introduction to Equity Markets
Central Banks and Regulatory Authorities
Outlook to the further development of International Financial Markets

(Academic) Writing3 ECTS

German as a Foreign Language6 ECTS

Industries6 ECTS

Corporate Finance

Financial Instruments3 ECTS

Overview of various types of fixed income securities, valuation of fixedincome securities, understanding bond ratings, securitisation and asset backed securities, risks associated with investing in bonds, understanding yield spreads,interpreting the yield curve, Spot rates and Forward rates, measurement of interest rate risk, bond portfolio management strategies in the international context
Derivatives instruments; Futures and forwards, option payoffs and options strategies, option valuation techniques

Business Projects6 ECTS

This course will enable you to apply your knowledge in a real business situation and excercise your analytical/ project management/ interpersonal skills.

Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture3 ECTS

Business Plan Writing & Pitching3 ECTS

Simulation Game3 ECTS

Thesis Tutorial & Empirical Work3 ECTS

Thesis12 ECTS

Profiles3 ECTS

Negotiation Skills
Project & Change Management
Language

German as a Foreign Language6 ECTS

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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 the city of Cologne. As one of Germany’s largest and best-loved university cities, Cologne has plenty to offer and attracts students from Germany and all over the world. The city, the people, the culture and the economy – Cologne is a pure experience. Cologne boasts more than 1 million inhabitants, of which 95,000 alone are students. The pub and party scene in Cologne is as colourful and 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 the CBS to the economy pays off. Cologne is a location with a long-standing commercial and trade fair tradition. Numerous commercial enterprises and industrial firms, for example from the metal, automobile, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, printing or textiles industries just as the music and media sector are searching for enthusiastic and highly motivated junior employees who wish to shape their future successfully. Well-known TV broadcasting companies such as WDR, RTL and VOX are located in Cologne. However, a large number of computer, Internet and telecommunications companies also make Cologne a dynamic IT location.

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."

Application

Applicants must have successfully completed 3 years of studies in a Business related study programme which has been approved by your home institution for the 3+1 Programme. As the courses at CBS are fully taught in English a high English language proficiency is essential.

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 3+1 Student, please contact the International Office by email for your weblink to the online application form.