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SUMMER PROGRAM: COLOGNE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: None. Classes are taught in English
Eligibility: Completion of at least 2 semesters of Business, Management, or Economics-related studies is required. For full Eligibility requirements, see this page
Possible U.S. Credits: 1-2 modules (courses) for a total of 3-6 US semester credits
Final Transcript: Issued by Cologne Business School
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The 4-week summer program in Cologne offers students the opportunity to study Business and Economics in an international environment, earn 3-6 US credits, and take part in a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enrich both their academic and cultural experience.
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?
Students take 1-2 courses (6-12 ECTS total). One course (6 ECTS) generally equates to 3 US semester credits.
At Cologne Business School, a module is what we call a course or class.
MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES
Students planning to take 1 course must have at least 2 courses approved. Students planning to take 2 courses must have all 3 courses approved. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.
COURSE OFFERINGS
- Sustainable Transformation (6 ECTS / 3 US Credits)
- Fundamentals for Smart Cities (6 ECTS / 3 US Credits)
- European Politics and Economics (6 ECTS / 3 US Credits)
SEMESTER PROGRAMS: COLOGNE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: None. Classes are taught in English
Eligibility: Completion of at least 2 semesters of Business, Management, or Economics-related studies is required. For full Eligibility requirements, see this page
Possible U.S. Credits: 1-2 modules (courses) for a total of 3-6 US semester credits
Final Transcript: Issued by Cologne Business School
PROGRAM OVERVIEW (NEED TO UPDATE)
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Each semester consists of 12 weeks of lectures and 2 weeks of exams.
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?
Students take 4-5 courses (24-30 ECTS total). One course (6 ECTS) generally equates to 3 US semester credits. 30 ECTS is the maximum allowed per semester.
At Cologne Business School, a module is what we call a course or class.
Students must take at least two modules from the same certificate.
BUSINESS STUDIES CERTIFICATE
By completing 30 ECTS (3 core modules + 2 elective modules), students can earn a Business Studies Certificate.
MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES
You must have DOUBLE the number of courses approved than you actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.
We cannot guarantee placement in all selected modules, so it's super important to have back-ups.
Students can choose modules from the 3 study fields below, which offer 7 different certificates!
EUROPEAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Certificate: European Business Management
Certificate: Bachelor of Arts in International Business
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Certificate: IB- Business Psychology
Certificate: IB - International Trade
Certificate: B - Marketing Management
Certificate: IB - Financial Management
Certificate: IB - Management Consulting
INFORMATION SYSTEMS & BUSINESS MODELS
Certificate: Business Models and AI
PREREQUISITES
Some modules have specific prerequisites. Before selecting a module, check that you meet the required knowledge or skills.
ELECTIVE MODULES
To reach 24 or 30 ECTS, students need to choose elective modules. You must select 4 or 5 modules in total:
- 2-3 elective modules
- 2-3 alternative elective modules (to have backup options in case of full courses or timetable conflicts).
We recommend considering a German language course as one of your elective modules. German is taught at 4 levels.
COURSE CATALOG
You can find module offerings and detailed descriptions in the Mobility Portal.
TIPS FOR USING THE PORTAL!
- Go to the Course Catalogue at the top.
- Select your study level (bachelor)
- Under Faculty, choose your Campus (ex. CBS - Campus Cologne)
- Select your Type of application (incoming)
- Under Academic Year, choose the correct year (ex. 2024/2025, 2025/2026, etc.)
- Select your semester
- You can then search by Subject or Keyword by clicking on Start Search
- Click on the “i” info icon for each module to see more details and print a PDF of the module outline
Note: Module availability may change.
If you need assistance, please reach out to us at Hello@academicstudies.com or 617-327-9388
