40 Short courses in Social Sciences in Germany

The Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management provides professionals with the knowledge and tools to design, implement and manage Sharia-compliant microfinance products and institutions.

Through the Certified Expert in Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management you will also explore responsible finance, client protection, and the growing role of digitalisation and fintech in expanding access to financial services.

This Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy Certificate from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management will provide you with relevant knowledge of the key financial inclusion policy areas which are brought together by a comprehensive strategic approach.

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.

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.

University of Kassel's German History and Politics includes a day trip to the former medieval monastery and later Nazi concentration camp in Breitenau.

The German Language and Culture - Intensive German Language Beginner B2 course offered at 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.

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.

The Business Psychology course from CBS International Business School combines specialization modules with exciting additional electives or German Language Training.

The Faculty of Law at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich offers a unique summer programme, Munich University Summer Training in German and European Law, for lawyers and law students from abroad. It will be taught in English and covers many different areas of German and European law. These include contract law, IP law, corporate law and constitutional law. 

This The Making of Europe - From the 20th to the 21st Century course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an overview of the political, socio-economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe throughout the 20th century and the first decades of the 21th century.

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.

The Berlin - Music and Sound in the Digital Age course at Freie Universität Berlin will explore the relationship between aesthetic trends and technological developments with the focus on the cultural and economic conditions in Berlin.

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

The German Language and Culture - Intensive German Language Beginner 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 German Language and Culture - Intensive German Language Beginner B1 course offered at Freie Universität Berlin focuses on encounters with various written, spoken and audio-visual texts and exchanges with other course participants.

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. 

The ESCP Business School Strategy and Decision-Making in Business, Politics and Society Certificate is a set of unique short-term executive programmes for managers working at the intersection of business, politics and civil society. Certificates consist of three to four seminars each, and they address topics and skills related to general management such as leadership, strategy and decision making.

This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate B1 course at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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.