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Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science)Management, Economics and Social Sciences

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About the Program

Driving Sustainable Change! This programme provides you with: strong insights in societal challenges, such as climate change, inequality and digital transformation management skills with a focus on solving new challenges a truly international perspective as global challenges need global solutions Starting from day one, the programme combines an entrepreneurial attitude with academic excellence. You will learn how to approach new problems, launch initiatives and drive sustainable change. To help you gain a deep understanding of societal challenges, we will provide you with state-of-the-art research findings in relevant fields from various disciplines, such as management, economics, sociology or social psychology. The programme also includes expertise from affiliated specialists, such as the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI), when discussing climate change. You will learn advanced methodologies to rigorously analyse systems and to be able to draw evidence-based conclusions. In order to speed up your personal and academic development, you will benefit from an innovative teaching and mentoring concept.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Master's degree in a related field and acceptance by a supervisor (Doktorvater/Betreuer).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

International Business Administration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science) at Universität zu Köln

Is Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science) at Universität zu Köln taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science) programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science) at Universität zu Köln? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Bachelor's in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Science)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität zu Köln — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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