OpenFieldCBS International Business School
Explore FIBAA-accredited international MBA degrees, English-taught digital management curricula, and CBS merit scholarships in Germany.
Institution Overview & Profile
CBS International Business School, founded in 1993 with flagship campuses in Cologne, Mainz, Potsdam, and Aachen, is a leading private business university in Germany accredited by the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat), FIBAA, and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Key Academic Strengths
- 100% English-taught Bachelor's, Master's, and full-time MBA degrees
- Compulsory integrated internships with DAX companies and international multinationals
- Top rankings in CHE (Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung) for international orientation and practical relevance
- Global network of over 160 partner universities worldwide
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Master of Arts in International Business
Four-semester English master's covering strategic corporate management, global value chains, digital entrepreneurship, and applied business consulting.
Fast-Track MBA (International Management)
One-year intensive general management curriculum tailored for professionals, featuring executive leadership coaching and case-study strategy.
Bachelor of Science in Digital Management & Data Analytics
Rigorous three-year program combining corporate finance, predictive analytics, enterprise data architecture, and practical internships.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
CBS Best-Performer Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based tuition reduction covering up to 50% of tuition fees for outstanding international candidates admitted to English-taught degree programs.
Fast-Track International MBA Admission & Corporate Fellowship
Intensive 12-month post-experience Master of Business Administration in English, featuring corporate consulting field trips in Germany.
Master of Science in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
Two-year postgraduate degree blending machine learning algorithms, cloud business intelligence, and predictive consumer analytics.
CBS Digital Transformation Innovation Grant
Venture seed grant funded by the CBS Entrepreneurship Hub supporting student founders creating digital AI and fintech startups.
German DAX Corporate Consulting Internship Practicum
Compulsory four-to-six-month corporate internship in Frankfurt, Cologne, or Munich with firms like Lufthansa, Bayer, or DHL.
CBS EU Solidarity and Global Diversity Fee Waiver
Social impact scholarship designed to support talented students from developing economies who demonstrate extraordinary community leadership.
Bachelor of Science in International Business Enrolment
Three-year European Bachelor's degree including an integrated semester abroad at one of 160 international partner universities.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Anja Karlshaus
President & Professor of Human Resource Management · Department of Management & Organizational Behavior
Prof. Dr. Anja Karlshaus, President of CBS International Business School, researches strategic human resource management, agile workforce leadership, and workplace diversity.
Prof. Dr. Markus Raueiser
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Professor of Finance · Department of Finance & Economics
Prof. Dr. Markus Raueiser oversees academic quality and curriculum accreditation at CBS while publishing empirical analyses on corporate capital structures and ESG investing.
Prof. Dr. Tanja Becker
Professor of Digital Marketing & Consumer Insights · Department of Marketing & Communications
Prof. Dr. Tanja Becker conducts research on digital consumer behaviour, omnichannel customer journeys, and ethical advertising in data-driven marketing ecosystems.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official CBS International Business School program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.