Study Abroad Certificates
Certificate Programmes at CBS
Enrich your semester abroad experience by gaining an additional Business Studies Certificate!Focus on one specialization topic and add different elective courses or improve your German language skills.
Benefit from a practical oriented education and experienced faculty who transfers knowledge from high-level experience into the classroom.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!
- Combination of specialized modules and elective courses (Bachelor level)
- 30 ECTS (15 US credits)
- Fully English-taught study programmes
- Strong practical orientation
- German language courses
- Company visits
- Exciting social and cultural activities
Semester Dates
Fall Semester: Beginning of September - mid December
Spring Semester: Beginning of March - end of June
International Business Certificates
Combine specialization modules with exciting additional electives or German Language Training.
IB – Consulting & Entrepreneurship
IB – Digital Technology, AI & E-Commerce
IB – International Trade & Emerging Markets
International Business (Spring 2026)
Business Psychology (Spring 2026)
Financial Analysis & Investment
Banking & Corporate Finance
Business Models and AI
Admission Requirements for Certificate Programmes
Admission requirements
Application
Fees
Cologne – Living and learning in the Rhine Metropolis
With its vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, and strong economy, Cologne offers an unparalleled student experience.
Home to over 1 million residents, including 95,000 students, the city boasts a diverse pub and nightlife scene, ensuring there’s always something happening. Plus, its central location makes it easy to take weekend trips to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, or Berlin – all just a short journey away!
From a career perspective, Cologne's thriving business environment is a major advantage. The city has a long history of commerce and international trade fairs, attracting leading companies from industries such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, media, IT, and telecommunications.
Major broadcasters like WDR, RTL, and VOX are headquartered here, along with a growing digital and tech sector.
Studying at CBS puts you at the heart of opportunity, where education meets innovation.
Do you have any questions?
The team at the CBS International Office is happy to assist you with all questions around studying abroad at CBS and planning your stay in Germany.
Likewise, as a CBS degree student, we will of course support your plans to study abroad at our international partner universities, or make plans for further international experiences, and guide you through the application process and planning of your stay abroad!
Larissa Weidner
International Students Coordinator
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