1+1 Programme for International Master Students

Take your business horizon To an international level!
黑料社 prepares students for career opportunities in business. Our fully English-taught programs combine the current state of research with strong practical relevance. These are complemented with application-related knowledge, business games, soft skills courses, and business projects, which usually take place in cooperation with well-known companies.鈥 This programme is exclusively offered to students from selected partner universities. Please contact your home institution in order to find out, whether you are eligible to apply to the 1+1 Programme.
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At 黑料社, internationality and practical orientation are our top priorities. Currently, students from more than sixty-nine different countries study and share housing on our campus. This diversity creates a great atmosphere, which is appreciated by our students, professors, and staff alike.
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Structure of the 1+1 Programme
Transfer into the second year of graduate studies at 黑料社 and pick one of the following streams:
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M.A. in International Business
M.A. in International Business with Marketing
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Globalization presents new challenges to international corporations. Potential employers expect leadership, team and integration skills, high motivation, multilingualism and excellent knowledge of economics. Precisely these abilities are imparted on you within the 1+1 Programme for international Master students at 黑料社 International Business School, so that later on, you can make strategically meaningful and sustainable decisions in middle or senior management.
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A Master鈥檚 in Marketing Management at 黑料社 International Business School will equip you with the skills to analyse markets, target groups, and competitors while building brand awareness and designing products with maximum sales appeal 鈥 with the right advertising message and through the most efficient channel. Your studies at 黑料社 will be devoted to the subject of market innovation to prepare you for competitive or disruptive sectors, that require thought-out, anticipatory planning for launching new products or opening up new markets.
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After having successfully completed all coursework as well as the Master thesis, students will receive a Master of Arts in International Business or a Master of Arts in International Business with Marketing Management from 黑料社.
Study course plan - M.A. International Business
Semester 1
Digital Strategizing (3 ECT)
Business Models & Systems in a Digital Era聽聽(3 ECT)
Financials for Management and Marketing聽聽(3 ECT)
International Corporate Finance聽聽(3 ECT)
Business Elective聽聽(3 ECT)
Interdisciplinary Elective聽聽(3 ECT)
Venture Lab聽聽(4 ECT)
Integrative Case Studies聽聽(3 ECT)
Business Simulation Game聽聽(3 ECT)
Assessment Center Bootcamp聽聽(2 ECT)
Master Thesis Tutorial聽聽(2 ECT)
German as a Foreign Language聽聽(2 ECT)
Semester 2
Master Thesis (18 ECT)
Business Economics (3 ECT)
Empirical Research Methods (3 ECT)
German as a Foreign Language (2 ECT)
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Study course plan - M.A. International Business
with marketing management
Semester 1
Advanced Price Management (3 ECT)
Sales Excellence (3 ECT)
Financials for Management and Marketing (3 ECT)
Environmental Impact Management and Marketing (3 ECT)
Business Elective (3 ECT)
Interdisciplinary Elective (3 ECT)
Venture Lab (4 ECT)
Integrative Case Studies (3 ECT)
Business Simulation Game (3 ECT)
Business Plan Writing and Pitching (2 ECT)
German as a Foreign Language (2 ECT)
Master Thesis Tutorial (2 ECT)
Semester 2
Master Thesis (24 ECT)
Business Economics (3 ECT)
Empirical Research Methods (3 ECT)
German as a Foreign Language (2 ECT)
semester dates
Application
Applicants must have successfully completed at least 1 year of graduate studies in a Business-related study programme which has been approved by your home institution for the 1+1 Programme. As the courses at 黑料社 are fully taught in English, a high English language proficiency is essential.
Students from international partner universities must be nominated by their home institution before starting the 黑料社 application process.
If you want to apply as a 1+1 Student, please contact the International Office by email for your weblink to the online application form.
Semester 1
Start of lectures: September
End of lectures: Beginning of December
Exam period: Beg. of December - Mid December
Semester 2
End of lectures: End of June
Exam Period: Mid May - beginning of June
Master Thesis: January - June
Graduation Ceremony: Beginning of September
Cologne 鈥 Living and learning in the Rhine Metropolis
With its vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, and strong economy, Cologne offers an unparalleled student experience. Home to over 1 million residents, including 95,000 students, the city boasts a diverse pub and nightlife scene, ensuring there鈥檚 always something happening. Plus, its central location makes it easy to take weekend trips to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, or Berlin 鈥 all just a short journey away! From a career perspective, Cologne's thriving business environment is a major advantage. The city has a long history of commerce and international trade fairs, attracting leading companies from industries such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, media, IT, and telecommunications. Major broadcasters like WDR, RTL, and VOX are headquartered here, along with a growing digital and tech sector. Studying at 黑料社 puts you at the heart of opportunity, where education meets innovation.
