COLOGNE BUSINESS SCHOOL (CBS)
Cologne (Köln)
Welcome to Cologne! Metropolis by the Rhine river with over 2,000 years of history Lively student city with app. 80.000 students Tradition of trade and trade fairs Location of important media enterprises Art exhibitions and Cologne Carnival Sports Vivid nightlife
Who we are Private school of higher education since 1993 One of the first institutions in Germany to offer Bachelor of Arts Degree State approved seal of approval by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation FIBAA
Fast Facts Total student number : ca. 1500 International students: ca. 200-250 per year Faculty: 30 full-time, 45 part-time 7 Bachelor of Arts Programs (5 English-taught, 2 German-taught) 13 Master of Arts Programs (11 English-taught, 2 German-taught) 2 MBA Programs (part-time and full-time)
Twinning and Double Degree Programs 3+1 Programs - Binus University in Jakarta, Indonesia (IB International Trade) - Providence University, Taichung (IB International Trade) Double Degree Programs - Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, USA - Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, Netherlands - EDC Paris, France (Master Double Degree)
Partner universities Argentina Brazil Canada Chile France India Indonesia Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Peru Switzerland Taiwan Thailand UK USA
Studying at CBS means English as the language of instruction German language courses for international students Small study/ seminar groups Familiar atmosphere Intensive student support Cooperations with universities from all over the world Insemination of Soft Skills
Bachelor Study Programs (in English and German) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY GENERAL MANAGEMENT GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Bachelor Study Programs (in English) Specializations and Focus Areas Human Resource Management and Leadership Marketing Management Financial Management Management Consulting International Trade European Management Doing Business in East Asia
Master Study Programs INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MARKETING MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT& LEADERSHIP
Master Study Programs INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT EMERGING MARKETS INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
3+1 Program 3 years at Providence BIBA Program + 1 year at Cologne Business School Bachelor of Business Administration from Providence University B.A. in International Business with a specialization in: International Trade or Marketing Management or B.A. in International Tourism Management
BA International Business with International Trade study program (Example) Fall 2016 Introduction to International Trade 3 ECTS Economic Geography of Europe 3 ECTS International Logistics 3 ECTS International Commercial Law 3 ECTS International Business Elective 3 ECTS - International Marketing or - International Procurement Transnational Management 3 ECTS International Trade and Finance 3 ECTS German Language class 6 ECTS European Business Culture* 3 ECTS English for academic purposes 1** Scientific Writing 1 3 ECTS * During the first 7 weeks of the semester ** to be continued during semester 2
BA International Business with International Trade study program (Example) Spring 2017 E-Commerce 3 ECTS New Trends in International Trade 3 ECTS International Business Elective 3 ECTS English for academic purposes 2 3 ECTS Scientific Writing 2 2 ECTS Bachelor Tutorial 1 ECTS Bachelor Thesis 12 ECTS (German Language class 6 ECTS)
Academic Calendar Fall Term Introduction Week last week August Start of lectures end of August Spring Term Welcome Days Start of lectures last week January end of January End of Lectures beg. of December End of Lectures end of March/ mid May Exams until mid December Exams March and beg. of June Easter Break April (one week) Carnival Break Feb./ March (one week) Graduation Mid/ end of August
Activities for International Students I StiP (International Students Integration Programme) Student Buddy Program Welcome and Farewell receptions Trips to Berlin and/ or Munich International Food Fair Hike the Drachenfels Aachen Christmas Market
...after your graduation Stay in Germany for 18 more months to find a job Return to Taiwan and work for a German or Europe-based company Apply for an internship in Germany with the support of the CBS Career Services team Apply to one of the Master Programs at CBS Join the CBS Alumni Network
Costs Tuition fees Administration Fees Studentenwerk Books Accommodation Food & Nightlife Public transport Health insurance Shopping, travelling Europe Exchange rate (Dec. 2015) 4770 per semester 450 (one time payment) app. 60 per semester app. 200 per semester 300-500 per month 300-400 per month 170 per semester app. 80 per month up to you! 1 = 34.66 Taiwanese Dollars (TWD)
Student accommodation Limited student accommodation available close to the CBS Campus Information at: www.cbs.de/cbs/studentenwohnheim The International Office helps students find accommodation in Cologne!
Study abroad at CBS Semester Program for International Students (may be extended to one academic year) Participation in the regular study programs 2nd and 3rd year courses Up to 30 ECTS credits per semester Close integration into the CBS student community www.cbs.de/en/study-programmes/international-students/visiting-students/
Business and Innovation Summer Program 2016 in Cologne and Barcelona Cooperation between Cologne Business School and Universitat de Vic 03-23 July 2016 www.isummer.eu
Summer Program 2016 3 weeks (10 days in Cologne + 10 days in Barcelona Designed for Business and Communications students on a BA level Credit based courses European Business and Innovation Management Field trips Guest speakers International student experience German and Spanish culture
Who is Who International Office Silke Bochow Katharina Genz Daniel Hermann - Everyday survival issues at CBS and in Germany - Contact to your coordinators at your home universities - CBS Student dorm issues - Severe cases of home sickness international.office@cbs.de
Thank you for your attention! Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!