FAQ: Exams

CBS exams (FAQ) - A comprehensive guide to passing, preparing and navigating the exam process

How many times can I repeat an exam?
When does the exam period take place?
What happens if I do not pass an exam?
What forms of examination are there?
In what form will the exams take place in the coming semester at the CBS?

How many times can I repeat an exam?

You can retake each exam up to two times. So you have a total of three attempts.

When does the exam period take place?

In the full-time programs the exam period is held in December and July, in the part-time programs in February and July. You can find the exact dates here.

What happens if I do not pass an exam?

If you have not failed an exam, you will take part in the next resit date. You will get detailed information from our Examination Office.

What forms of examination are there?

There are exams, home assignments as well as presentations. Your professor will inform you at the beginning of the semester which form of examination will take place in the respective course.

In what form will the exams take place in the coming semester at the CBS?

The form of examination for the next semester will be announced in consultation with the lecturers and the examination office as appropriate to the situation.