Bachelor of Arts - BA International Business - Financial Management CBS International Business School - Cologne Campus

If you specialize in Financial Management, which is part of the International Business Studies programme, you acquire profound financial expertise in semesters 3 to 6. A study in Finance focuses on the basic models of the capital market theory, financial institutions and financial instruments as well as the theory and practice of capital markets. This also includes the link between risk and return on money investments and forms the basis for further topics, such as corporate finance or strategic management in banking and finance. You will learn to navigate safely throughout these subjects. This is the ideal preparation for starting your career in the financial sector.

There is a good reason why many CEOs were first Chief Financial Officers. Every business is about money. About profitability and liquidity. Numbers are at the heart of any business. Those who know the financial situation and can control it can lead the entire company. Therefore, experts who studied Finance are in demand. They work in the financial departments of companies or directly in companies for which money is the essential business: namely banks, financial services providers or insurance companies.

The financial world is networked globally and is becoming increasingly complex. Money and commodity flows stream throughout the world. On the stock exchanges from New York to Tokyo, situations change in a millisecond. Currency fluctuations increase or decrease the value of goods, loans and company shares. And you're right in the middle. Your Finance studies will familiarize you with the interrelations of the global economy, as you become a part of the international business world. The language that matters is English. That is why lectures are held in English. We also encourage you to learn other foreign languages - at CBS International Business School you will find a wide range of language courses.

How do businesses grow? On their own, of course. But on an international level it is very often through mergers and acquisitions. This is where financial experts are called into question by companies, banks and consultancies. Because for such mergers and acquisitions the analysis of financial figures, or financial due diligence, is extremely important. The financial and earnings situation is examined to curb the risk. With the knowledge gained from your Finance studies, you can make a decisive contribution to decision making.

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The Cologne Business School (CBS) is a internationally orientated, state-recognised university of applied sciences and counts as one of Germany's top Business Schools. Moreover, the CBS study programs are regularly checked by the tri-national accreditation agency, FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) as regards content, topicality and academic feasibility. As a consequence the CBS placed fourth among the top-ranked universities of applied sciences in Germany in the category: Business Administration (survey of „Wirtschaftswoche“ (Business Weekly).

Cologne Business School's mission statement is to design the study organisation and contents of the degree courses in accordance with the students' employability. International lecturers and rigid organisation enable efficient, forwardlooking studying. Small study groups and intense student support by the professors are the hallmark of the learning atmosphere at CBS and the reason for the considerable assessment in the current CHE Ranking.

A network of partner universities in several countries and intense contacts to the economy already provide the opportunity of gaining international study and work experience during studies. In addition to management courses and the classic business administration subjects, CBS also offers the best possible transfer of practical experience by way of business simulations and practical projects.

In addition, possible overseas stays, courses in personal skills and presentation techniques round off your qualification profile and prepare you competently for the requirements of internationally based companies.