Master Programs
Full-time studies
These studies are especially provided for highly qualified bachelor graduates from Europe and from overseas, who are interested in master studies in Germany and the area of Cologne.
M.A. International Business
International School of Management
Business studies form the basis for many occupational groups. However, many bachelor graduates still lack this business knowledge for their dream job. The M.A. International Business is the solution for bachelor graduates with any first degree who want to specifically acquire specialist business knowledge through the master degree. Due to the international focus of the program, students are trained as international management experts. In addition to the basic principles of business administration, accounting and controlling, prospective managers also learn about human resource management, international marketing and international business management.time-frame | language | tuition fees
4 semesters | English | 6180€ in semester 1 to 3, 1200€ in semester 4contact person
Marie-Luise Wachowski
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
marie-luise.wachowski@ism.delink
Master ProgramM. Sc. International Management
International School of Management
With an International Management Master you work specifically on your previous business knowledge and qualify for a leading position in business. In addition to the business content, you will also choose your own individual focus. In order to sharpen your profile, you can choose your own major in International Controlling, International Operations or Digital Marketing. You will spend the third semester at one of our numerous partner universities abroad and then write your practice-oriented master’s thesis in the fourth semester.time frame | language | fees
4 semesters | English | 6180€ in semester 1 to 3, 1200€ in semester 4contact person
Marie-Luise Wachowski
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
marie-luise.wachowski@ism.delink
Master ProgramInternational Management (FHM) / Business Management (RAU)
Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)
It is hardly possible to act locally without reference to foreign markets. The Dual Degree Programme of the Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) in cooperation with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) takes up exactly these requirements and qualifies you not only on an economic level for a leading position, but also in the area of intercultural and linguistic competence.time frame | language | fees
24 months (6 trimester) | German/English | 1st year: 640.00 € / month (Bielefeld) (5% FHM-Graduates discount) // 2nd year: £ 10,000 / year (RAU)contact person
Prof. Dr.Volker Wittberg
Prorektor Forschung & Entwicklung
wittberg@fh-mittelstand.delinks
Master ProgramDigital Marketing (Master of Arts)
CBS International Business School
The CBS International Business School is an internationally oriented private business school at the Cologne, Mainz and Potsdam campuses. Since its foundation in 1993, it has specialised in business studies according to international standards. Today, it offers its approximately 1,900 students from round about 75 nations a majority of bachelor and master’s degree courses in English with numerous specialisations as well as MBA programmes.With its forward-thinking, global approach and strong corporate connections, CBS’ Master’s in Digital Marketing combines a first-class German education with practical, real-world applicability arguably making it the best digital marketing course in Germany. You will become an expert in how to integrate digital media into the various marketing processes. This makes you incredibly employable with regards to management positions in both operative and strategic marketing.
time frame | language | fees
4 semesters | English | 885 Euro per month (EU/campus Cologne), 1.255 Euro per month (Non-EU)Contact person
Study Advisor
Kristina Behr
+49 221 93 18 09–31links
Master ProgramMaster International Marketing and Media Management
Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln
Das Studium kann prinzipiell jeder Studienbewerber aufnehmen, der die formalen Zugangsvoraussetzungen für das konsekutive Masterstudium an Hochschulen erfüllt, demnach: Diplom- oder Bachelorabschluss von Fachhochschulen oder Universitäten mit einer Abschlussnote von mind. 3.0 in wirtschaftsbezogenen Studiengängen wie Medienwirtschaft, Media Management oder anderen medien- und kommunikationswirtschaftlichen Studiengängen oder aus den Bereichen Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Wirtschafts-Ingenieurwesen, Wirtschafts-Informatik, Wirtschafts-Recht oder Wirtschafts-Psychologie.time frame | language | fees
Part time | 4 semester | 40% English | with limitations | 480,- Euro/monthlycontact person
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Barzen
+49 221 20302 30
Barzen@RFH-Koeln.deInternational Business (Master of Arts)
TH Köln – Cologne University of Applied Sciences | Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Globalization has left its mark on internationally operating companies. To tackle the challenges that lie ahead, they search for young, well-qualified and internationally experienced professionals. Graduates of our Master’s program in International Business are well-suited to meet this demand. The four-semester Master’s program in International Business (Master of Arts) aims at educating young business professionals who meet current employer demands. Our graduates are well-versed in the fields of international economics and business administration. The mandatory semester abroad is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience and acquire intercultural competence – crucial skills for an international career.time frame | language | fees
Full time | Sour semesters | English | No tuition fees | Semester feescontact person
Department of International Affairs
International-Office@th-koeln.de
+49 221-8275-3772links
Official program websiteInternational Management and Intercultural Communication/GlobalMBA (Master of Arts)
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences | Faculty of Information Science and Communication Studies and Faculty of Business
This 15-month program combines international management aspects with theory and practice of intercultural communication. Its characteristic feature is the fact that students study together as a cohort at each of the partner universities, starting in Germany, continuing in Poland and China, and ending in the United States. The experience and knowledge that GlobalMBA students gain by living, studying, and learning about four diverse countries and working closely with the international students in the program prepares them for exciting careers in international business.time frame | language | fees
Full-time | 15 month | English | No tuition fees, one time program fee: 1.600 USD | Semester feescontact person
Department of International Affairs
International-Office@th-koeln.de
+49 221-8275-3772Double Masters Programme in Business Administration
University of Cologne | Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät
An excellent Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics with strong proficiency in Business Administration, Economics and quantitative methods, English at level C1 (CEFR) or equivalent, valid GMAT with a min. score of 550 points | AQAStime frame | language | fees
Full time | 2 years | English | Fees at the partner universities are waivedcontact person
International Relations Center
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences
wiso-dmp@uni-koeln.delinks
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