International Business (Bachelor's program) – After You Graduate
You got your degree in your hand - now what?
Your options are countless and choosing the right one makes for exciting times.
Keep in touch
Join our Alumni Association and stay in touch with your professors and fellow students. Regular alumni events are an excellent opportunity to keep in touch and re-connect, even after you have graduated.
Once you are settled in your job you should also consider becoming a mentor for our current students. Contact us anytime if you are interested.
Alumni Association [in German]
Signing up as an Alumni in International Business (Bachelor and Master)
to stay in touch!
What benefits are in for me?
- networking possibilities and interesting future career events
- staying informed and up-to-date about the Schmalenbach Institute and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at TH Köln
- being invited to guest and ring lectures
- informal get-togethers to meet interesting people, get new ideas etc.
- and many more benefits ...
Get your career started
The Bachelor's degree in International Business is an undergraduate degree and as such the basis for your future professional or academic career.
During your studies you were able to demonstrate that you have the professional, methodic and social skills needed for your future career. You can work indepently or in teams and you can evaluate and apply research results and methods. You know how to apply theory to practice and how to adjust to different target groups.
If you need some support in finding your first job or choosing the right career path, don't hesitate to contact Cologne University of Applied Sciences' Career-Service.
Master's programs at TH Köln
Boost your career with a Master's degree.
- Marktorientierte Unternehmensführung (Master's program) Language of instruction: German and English
- International Business (Master's program) Language of Instruction: English
- Wirtschaftsprüfung, Steuern, Recht und Finanzen (Master's program) Language of instruction: German
- International Management and Intercultural Communication (Master) / GlobalMBA Study in Germany, the United States, China and Poland
Postgraduate Education
Graduates who wish to gain more detailed knowledge in their field of interest should consider enrolling in a Master's program. Cologne University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of Master's programs in the field of business, economics and law. Of course you may also apply to other insitutions in and outside of Germany.
Whatever your plans are, make sure to gather relevant information on the various programs and their admission requirements. Keep in mind that:
- a certain GPA (grade point average) may be required.
- some tests (e.g. GMAT) are only offered periodically.
- interviews and/or a letter of motivation should be prepared individually for each application – do not use the same letter or answers for all applications.
- professional and/or international experience may be required.
- some universities expect a certain amount of ECTS credits in areas such as economics or quantitative methods. Find out if you meet these requirements or if you need to take some additional courses prior to applying.
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