MA

Financial Management (Cologne Campus)

Learn more about studying Financial Management (Cologne Campus) 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
    15,840EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What CBS International Business School says about their program:

Finance is the backbone of the economy of every country and every company. This is where you see your future. You have discovered your talent for finance and are now ready for the next step: a four-semester master’s degree programme in financial management at CBS International Business School qualifies you for higher management tasks in international corporations. Here you acquire the skills that employers are looking for: along with outstanding expertise, this especially means being highly motivated, multilingual, and capable of leadership, integration, and teamwork.

In addition to special finance seminars and courses, this includes everything from a modern Master’s in Business Administration – from business economics to corporate governance to value-based management and sustainable supply chain management. Elective subjects offer you the possibility to set your own priorities.

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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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Fees and funding

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

Funding

CBS scholarship

The CBS scholarship is offered to international and EU students who attend our university as we believe in the potential of young people and want to support them in shaping their future.

  • Amount

    Up to 25% on tuition fees

  • Requirements

    There are 2 different types of scholarships that have different eligibility requirements

  • Best Performer scholarship

    based on your high school GPA

  • Social Engagement scholarship

    based on your social commitment e.g. voluntary work

CBS International Business School Scholarship

CBS also offers a scholarship for international students (Bachelor, Master, MBA) who intend to study at CBS International Business School in Germany.

  • Amount

    one time €3,000 scholarship of the total tuition fee (€1,500 for MBA FastTrack)

  • Requirements

    A separate application for this scholarship is not required, the eligibility will automatically be checked during the application process, provided that all required documents have been submitted.

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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