MBA

Business Administration: International Management

Learn more about studying Business Administration: International Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,820EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What CBS International Business School says about their program:

The MBA Program, International Management commencing yearly at the end of August is aimed, in particular, at graduates of non-economic studies programs who wish to expand the knowledge acquired from a first degree studies or the skills attained through initial professional experience through sound, business-oriented and internationally oriented know-how.

Not only do graduates of a business economics studies background benefit from rediscovering the once familiar models in a new light, but also those who simply wish to refresh the knowledge they have lost in their everyday professional lives. For many students, the MBA Program, International Management is a crucial prerequisite for reaching the next step in their professional careers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary school completion and university qualification or full entrance qualification to an applied sciences university.
  • Equivalent qualifications from schools abroad are recognized (e.g., A-Levels, General Certificate of Education, IB Diploma).

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A first academic qualification (e.g., Bachelor) with a minimum of 180 ECTS-Credits from a recognized university.
  • A final grade of at least "good".
  • Applicants who have not attained this grade must take a separate entrance examination.
  • The degree should be business-related.
  • Proof of at least one year of professional experience for MBA programs

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    83

  • IELTS

    6.5

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    92

  • IELTS

    6.5

English proficiency waivers

  • Student native language is English
  • CBS language test within an interview (via Skype)
  • Provide evidence of a six month stay abroad in an English speaking country
  • Prove parts of studies in English (examination of individual case)

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • CV in tabular format
  • Letter of motivation
  • Copy of passport identification page
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Only in the event that you have previously studied at another college or university, submit a current transcript of courses taken (official Transcript of Records) or a certified copy of your degree

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • CV in tabular format
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Copy of passport identification page
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of studying abroad and/or job experience (Optional)
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Scholarships at CBS International Business School

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Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate pathway

    €12,000 per year

  • Undergraduate tuition

    €14,580 per year

  • Master tuition

    €15,840 per year

  • MBA tuition full time

    €17,820 per year

  • MBA tuition fast track

    €23,760 per year

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What is the cost of living near CBS International Business School?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Köln-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,022
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€759
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€337
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€37
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€13
Monthly public transport pass€63
Monthly grocery basket€138
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€14
Gym membership€41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for CBS International Business School

Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Germany student visa requirements