Overview

Why this programme stands out:

in-depth knowledge of corporate development, strategic management, entrepreneurship and strategic human resource management.
methods, instruments and tools used how to make responsible business decisions based on both ethical and economic criteria.

skills for understanding state-of-the-art management practices and how to discuss case studies and interact with practitioners.

Business Project

One highlight of the curriculum is a business project during which you work on current managerial topics in close cooperation with a company representative. You will have the opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in groups of about four students to perform for a company. Moreover, students have the option to be trained in in modern methods of “People Analytics” to analyse organisational data and can apply these methods in research projects when working on their own data driven independent research.

Link to the practical world

One strong feature of the Business Administration - Corporate Development programme from University of Cologne is the practical contact you, as a student, will receive. Guest lectures and practice seminars establish and promote direct exchange between companies and students. The courses are provided by faculty members that are both, strong academic researchers and continuously interacting with practitioners in joint research projects in firms.

Career Opportunities

This Business Administration - Corporate Development programme from University of Cologne will prepare you for a career in a variety of roles in different industries.

After graduation, our students enter general management trainee programmes, staff roles in strategy, corporate development, compliance management units or human resource management departments.

Many also start their careers in consulting firms. Potential employers range from start-ups and small/medium sized companies to large and global corporations.

Equally, our alumni are employed across all sectors and across all value chain stages — ranging from manufacturing and distribution to retailing and services.

Example job opportunities include

Trainee Programs

Management Consultancy

Strategy/Business Analyst

Management and Advisory Board

Mergers and Acquisitions

HR Controlling

Corporate Ethics Officer

Start-ups/Entrepreneur

Academic Research

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Knowledge

Theories and Methods in Strategy

Entrepreneurship

Ethics
Organisation and Human Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

More details

Application period: April - 15th June

Language

English

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72

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4

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Corporate Social Responsibility View 3 other Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility in Germany

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Academic requirements

The successful completion of an admission test (GTEBS/GMAT) is highly recommended. Your grade point average should be at least 2.7 (German grade).

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree programme that corresponds to the subject of the selected Master's degree programme.
If you have not completed your bachelor's degree, at least 80% of the credit points to be earned must be completed. The pending examinations must be completed by 30 September at the latest.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees. Each semester, all enrolled students have to pay a social contribution fee.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

As the University of Cologne is state-funded, there are no tuition fees, just a biannual “social contribution fee”, which includes the “semester ticket” for public transport throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. So, with us, you can invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. In addition, we offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/financing

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Overview

Why this programme stands out:

Business Project

Link to the practical world

Career Opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Business & Management

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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