BUSINESS COURSES

Career progress often runs into a wall of missing practical skills: negotiating with overseas partners, drawing up a solid business plan, getting to grips with international marketing or project management. Business courses abroad tackle these gaps quickly, with full immersion in a real business environment.

Unlike purely theoretical programmes, the emphasis here is on practice. You work through real company case studies, take part in business games, prepare presentations and get feedback from instructors who are practitioners themselves. Many courses include placements or meetings with local business leaders. And it all takes place in the language of the country, which sharpens your business vocabulary at the same time.

The other big draw is the company you keep. Studying alongside you are managers, entrepreneurs and specialists from a wide range of industries. Sharing experience, working on joint projects and simply chatting informally often sparks ideas for your own business or leads to useful contacts. And when you finish, you leave with more than a certificate — you have a practical toolkit you can put to work straight away.

Main areas of business courses

• Business language (Business English, German, French and others) — vocabulary for negotiations, correspondence, presentations and phone calls. Suitable for any level from intermediate upwards.

• Management and leadership — the fundamentals of management, leading a team, decision-making and delegation. For new and experienced managers alike.

• Marketing and sales — promotion strategies, handling objections, digital tools and market analysis, with a focus on international markets.

• Finance for non-financial professionals — how to read accounts, plan a budget and assess investment projects. Useful for owners and senior managers.

• Entrepreneurship and start-ups — from idea to business plan: finding a niche, attracting investment, the legal side and launching a product.

• «Business plus internship» courses — several weeks of study plus a placement at a local company. Real experience and a line on your CV.

Intensive programmes and courses with a placement cost more. Longer courses (4–8 weeks) usually work out cheaper per week.

Accommodation options during business courses

• Residence or hall of residence — a room on or near the school campus. Minimal everyday hassle, so you can concentrate on your studies.
   
• Flat or studio — for those who value privacy and are ready to live independently. A frequent choice for professionals and entrepreneurs.
   
• Hotels — an option for short courses (1 week) where the school offers no other accommodation.

What the business course fee usually covers

• Lessons in your chosen specialism (usually 20–30 hours a week)

• Study materials (case studies, handouts, access to online platforms)

• Business games and simulations

• Guest lectures from practitioners (sometimes for an extra fee)

• A certificate on completion listing the topics and number of hours

• Access to the library and Wi-Fi

Accommodation, meals, the excursion programme, insurance and transfers are paid for separately.