Finance and Management (B.Sc.)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

CBS International Business School

Program Overview

The BSc in Finance and Management at CBS International Business School is a dynamic, English-taught program that equips you with practical skills to analyze investments, manage risks, and craft financial strategies for real-world business success—perfect for ambitious students passionate about finance who want to lead in global markets. You'll dive into corporate finance, international markets, and strategic decision-making through hands-on projects, case studies, and an integrated semester abroad, all in small, interactive classes with professors who bring industry expertise straight to the classroom.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 (Semesters 1-2):
In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in the essentials of finance and business, starting with Financial Markets & Banking and Financial Instruments to understand how markets operate and the tools investors use, alongside Corporate Finance to grasp funding strategies and investment decisions. You'll also tackle Business Project work, applying concepts to real scenarios while developing Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture skills and practical language abilities through German as a Foreign Language and (Academic) Writing. This hands-on approach ensures you're not just learning theory but ready to collaborate in diverse teams from day one.

Year 2 (Semesters 3-4):
Building momentum, you'll sharpen your analytical edge with courses like Business Plan Writing & Pitching, where you'll create and present viable business ideas, and Simulation Game to test strategies in dynamic market simulations. Modules such as Industries (focusing on Corporate Finance) and electives in profiles like emerging markets deepen your expertise in financing, investments, and risk evaluation, all while honing project management through practical Business Projects. It's here that you'll start seeing how financial insights drive business growth and innovation.

Year 3 (Semesters 5-6):
Your final year ramps up with advanced application, including a mandatory internship (10 ECTS) for real-world experience, supported by our Career Service, and culminating in the Thesis (12 ECTS) where you tackle a self-chosen topic—often in partnership with a company—guided by Thesis Tutorial, Empirical Work. You'll refine skills in Business Models analysis, evaluating strengths and weaknesses across industries, and electives like Corporate Finance or Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship to specialize in high-impact areas. This capstone prepares you to step confidently into professional roles.

Focus areas: Corporate finance, investment analysis, international finance, risk management, strategic management, and business project leadership.

Learning outcomes: Gain expertise in financial analysis, balance sheet evaluation, strategic decision-making, and cross-disciplinary skills like Business English, teamwork, and intercultural competence to manage financial processes and lead sustainable business success.

Professional alignment (accreditation): CBS programmes are practice-oriented and aligned with industry needs, featuring internships, real business projects, and preparation for roles in accounting, controlling, investor relations, and corporate finance across sectors—no specific external accreditations detailed, but FIBAA-certified quality standards ensure global recognition.

Reputation (employability rankings): CBS ranks among Germany's top private business schools for employability, with graduates securing specialist and executive positions in finance worldwide; official stats highlight strong career support via Career Service, 18-month post-grad job search visa eligibility, and partnerships enabling quick transitions to roles in top firms.

[Official program link: https://www.cbs.de/en/bachelors-degree-germany/finance-and-management]

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Why the B.Sc. Finance & Management at CBS is the Right Choice for Your Future

The B.Sc. in Finance & Management at CBS isn't just about lectures and exams—it's about learning finance the way professionals actually use it. From day one, you'll work on real business projects and case studies guided by professors with extensive industry experience who've worked in management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. This means you're not sitting through theoretical lessons; you're solving actual financial challenges that companies face. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on practice through interactive business simulations, where you'll apply financial concepts to real-world scenarios. Small study groups create an interactive environment where you can challenge ideas and test your knowledge directly in professional contexts rather than just memorizing formulas.

CBS's approach goes beyond individual assignments. Here's what makes the experiential learning distinctive for this program:

- Real business projects where you tackle actual corporate finance challenges, investment analysis, and strategic financial decisions
- Case studies and simulations that replicate professional workflows and give you insight into how financial decisions influence corporate performance
- Access to 1,300 established corporate partners across various industries, providing exclusive opportunities to work on genuine business problems
- Integrated semester abroad that broadens your international perspective and gives you cross-border financial experience
- Interactive teaching formats combining personal face-to-face instruction with digital learning tools, offering flexibility while maintaining community engagement
- Interactive business simulation games where you can practice financial strategy and decision-making in a controlled environment
- Guest lectures from leading industry experts who bring current market insights directly into your classroom
- Internships and work experience programs through CBS's corporate partnership network, giving you direct access to professional roles in finance
- Practical phases including Business Projects and Business Simulation Games where you efficiently apply newly acquired knowledge in working environments

The program also integrates German language training as part of your curriculum, which gives you a competitive advantage in the German financial market. Whether you're learning financial analysis, corporate finance fundamentals, or strategic management, every module is designed to prepare you not just to understand finance, but to lead with data-driven confidence in real professional settings.

For detailed information on all campus facilities and resources available to support your studies, visit the CBS International Students & Services page.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At CBS International Business School, our BSc in Finance and Management puts practical skills front and center, so you're not just studying finance—you're diving into it through real business projects, case studies, and simulations that mirror actual industry challenges. You'll tackle everything from corporate finance and investment analysis to risk evaluation, all guided by professors with deep industry experience in management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. With small study groups and interactive sessions, you'll apply concepts right away, plus gain an integrated semester abroad to build a global edge—all backed by our 1,300 corporate partners for hands-on exposure.

This approach builds confidence for your career: here are some standout experiential elements tailored to the program:
- Real business projects (6 ECTS): Jump into authentic challenges like those in Semester 1, developing solutions for corporate finance and financial instruments with direct company input.
- Case studies and simulations: Analyze investments, risks, and strategies using interactive tools, blending theory with real-world finance scenarios from day one.
- Internships and work experience: Access exclusive opportunities through our 1,300 partners across industries for projects that reveal professional workflows.
- Group-oriented learning: Collaborative features in modules like spreadsheets and data manipulation teach teamwork on financial models, sorting data, and formulas.
- Industry-focused modules: Hands-on dives into Corporate Finance, Industries, and Emerging Markets, often with practical projects and guest lectures from experts.
- Digital and flexible tools: As a digital face-to-face university, enjoy hybrid formats with business simulation games and online collaborative platforms for anytime practice.

Imagine landing your dream role with skills employers crave—apply today and let's get you started! For the full facilities list, check [CBS Campuses and Facilities](https://www.cbs.de/en/locations).