40 Short courses in Social Sciences in Germany

Berlin Architecture, Culture and City Marketing, 1750 – Present
In this Berlin Architecture, Culture and City Marketing, 1750 – Present course at Freie Universität Berlin we examine the meaning and significance of “architecture” in one of the most historically marked cities of Europe. Berlin has been subject to many waves of renewal, some gradual, some democratic and some totalitarian. All of these have left their traces on the city’s buildings.

Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance
The Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management has designed the certification in order to provide you with the necessary skills and know-how to become a well-rounded Islamic microfinance professional

German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Advanced C1
The German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Advanced C1 course offered at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The Cold War
This course at Freie Universität Berlin utilizes the city of Berlin as a laboratory in which to examine the origins, nature, and conclusion of The Cold War that defined international relations between 1945 and 1991.

Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective
This Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective course at Freie Universität Berlin explores the intersection of law, society and politics, and aims to foster discussion of contemporary issues among students from different cultures and disciplines.

German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A1
The German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A1 course is offered at Freie Universität Berlin.

The European Union - Policies, Decisions and Economy in a Global Context
Gain the skills to critically discuss European politics and economics from both theoretical and practical perspectives with theThe European Union - Policies, Decisions and Economy in a Global Context course from CBS International Business School.

Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin
In this Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin course at Freie Universität Berlin we examine urban studies and its discourse on the city draw on scholarship from fields as diverse as human geography, history, anthropology and the arts. Berlin, with its seemingly infinite possibilities for memory, imagination and creative self-fashioning, offers a rich analytical model.

Europe, Migration, Refugees
This Europe, Migration, Refugees course from Freie Universität Berlin is designed for all students having a personal, professional or political personal interest in a deeper and thus more differentiated understanding of transnational migration.

The European Union in the 21st Century - Internal and External Challenges
The European Union in the 21st Century - Internal and External Challenges at Freie Universität Berlin will introduce the basics of the European Union and describe and explain the processes of widening and deepening of this unique political entity.

Global Challenges - Sustainable Futures
The Global Challenges - Sustainable Futures course at Freie Universität Berlin introduces students to the politics, governance and ethics of sustainability.

International Peace Mediation and International Negotiations
This International Peace Mediation and International Negotiations course at Freie Universität Berlin explores the different conditions and models for cooperation in order to cope with climate change, ensure equal access to resources and shape a future in which peace, self-determination, freedom, and prosperity are possible.

Certified Expert in Microfinance
The Certified Expert in Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is an excellent and comprehensive qualification for microfinance practitioners.

History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions
The History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions explores selected key moments in European art from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on how artworks were produced, circulated, and interpreted within specific urban, political, and cultural contexts. It investigates pivotal episodes that illuminate broader issues of mobility, identity, and canon formation.

Urban Economics. Key Drivers of City Development
The Urban Economics. Key Drivers of City Development course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an introduction to the field of urban economics. It focuses on stylized facts, basic microeconomic concepts, and empirical applications. Special attention is paid to social problems in cities, including housing, public transit, crime, and the role of local governments.

German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate Advanced B2
This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate Advanced B2 course from Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level and the first part of the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A2
This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A2 course at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for beginners with basic knowledge of German.

Entrepreneurial Leadership in Berlin and Europe
This Entrepreneurial Leadership in Berlin and Europe course at Freie Universität Berlin introduces a basic understanding of what leadership actually is and how that understanding depends on time and context.

Certified Expert in SME Finance
This Certified Expert in SME Finance course at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, which is based on Frankfurt School’s broad experience in practical project work and theoretical business school education programmes, is tailored to the needs of mid-level managers and loan officers active or interested in SME Finance.

Seduction and Terror - Hitler's Germany
This Seduction and Terror - Hitler's Germany class from Freie Universität Berlin focuses on Hitler’s Germany and it begins with the 19th century background. Central to this session will be a discussion of the broad political currents, the agitators and petty demagogues who fueled the dissatisfaction and spread it widely.