Experience summer in Cologne while exploring how future-ready cities are built. In the CBS Summer Programme, the module Fundamentals for Smart Cities introduces you to the technologies and infrastructures reshaping urban life around the world.

From the Internet of Things and AI to digital participation and sustainable urban planning, you will examine how cities use innovation to improve mobility, governance, energy systems, and overall quality of life. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and real-world examples from Germany and abroad, you will discover how digital solutions make cities smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable.

Taught by an experienced lecturer and enriched by a collaborative international classroom, this course blends theoretical foundations with practical perspectives – ideal for students curious about the intersection of technology, society, and urban development.

Fundamentals of Smart Cities – 4-Week Programme in Cologne

Spend an inspiring summer in Cologne and explore how meaningful change can be created in today’s world. In the Sustainable Transformation module, you will dive into the key ideas, debates, and practical tools that shape modern sustainability efforts – from circular economy and climate justice to innovative business models and responsible consumption.

Guided by experienced lecturer, you will combine theory with practice through interactive discussions, case studies, corporate analysis, and, where possible, company visits. You’ll learn to spot real solutions, detect greenwashing, and understand how organisations across industries are reshaping their strategies for a more sustainable future.

Whether you study business, politics, environmental sciences, or simply care about how transformation happens, this course gives you a clear, structured, and hands-on introduction to one of the most relevant fields of our time – all while being part of an international learning community in one of Germany’s most vibrant cities.

Sustainable Transformation – 4-Week Programme in Cologne

Spend your summer in Cologne and experience what it’s like to study in one of Germany’s most international learning environments. At CBS International Business School, the Summer Programme brings together motivated students from around the world for a month of academic exchange, new friendships, and hands-on insights into European business and society.

If you’re curious about how Europe really works – politically, economically, and institutionally – this module is the perfect choice.

In "The European Union – Policies, Decisions and Economy in a Global Context", you will explore how the EU is structured, how its major institutions make decisions, and how European laws influence everything from international trade to everyday life. 

By the end of the course, you won’t just know what the EU is – you’ll understand why it matters and how European politics and economics shape the world around us. It’s an ideal module for students interested in international relations, business, public policy, or anyone eager to deepen their understanding of Europe from within Europe.

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