Practical implementation
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
MBA
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 880 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Fee: 21.120€ in total for for 2 years option or 12.000€ in total for 1 year option
Key Summary
About: The MBA program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with essential business skills and knowledge. You'll engage in various case studies, group projects, and discussions that promote critical thinking and strategic decision-making. This program typically takes one to two years to complete, empowering graduates to excel in dynamic business environments.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in management, consulting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. This program prepares you for leadership roles across various sectors, providing a strong foundation for career advancement.
Introduction
Our MBA program empowers students to take on management and leadership roles in the global market. The program focuses on how to constructively develop innovative business plans, manage to complete projects, and enhance critical thinking skills within a collaborative environment. Our curriculum facilitates practical application through a diverse blend of workshops, lectures, seminars, and experiential learning projects. Interdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships allow students to gain the leadership and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in competitive business environments.
Program facts
- Language: English
- Degree: Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- Location: Berlin-Charlottenburg
- Start: October
Admissions
Curriculum
The MBA program at Berlin International is designed to equip global professionals from diverse backgrounds with comprehensive managerial knowledge, tools, and skills. Supported by the global iAccelerate network, the program fosters innovative entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial projects, preparing students to create value in dynamic and evolving business environments.
Program Highlights:
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship: Flexible, project-based learning with a focus on emerging economies and global market interactions.
- Practical Engagement: Unique experiences with external organizations, including company visits, simulations, and exploring Berlin’s dynamic business environment.
- Innovative Learning: A balanced mix of course formats such as projects, lectures, seminars, workshops, and computer lab sessions, utilizing modern teaching techniques.
- Global Focus: All courses are taught in English to prepare students for the international business landscape.
Rankings
German institutions don’t really fit into the typical international ranking systems, which are usually designed to evaluate institutions on the UK and US model. They are based on, amongst other things, published research in the English language. Research is not done at German universities but at research institutes which are separate bodies, and the published language is German. Therefore, international rankings are meaningless for German institutions. We do have a Research Institute at BI, in order to promote research amongst our staff, however this is not technically classed as the university and would not be counted for international rankings.
German institutions and programs are well regulated by the state, and so have a uniform standard that must be fulfilled in order to remain accredited. As a result, quality control is assured, and a ranking system isn’t really useful or necessary. Our institution is accredited by the German Council for Science and Humanities, and all of our programs are state accredited under the Berlin Higher Education Act, and by the Accreditation Council. BI awards Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in accordance with the Bologna Process, which governs the European Higher Education Area for the purpose of cross-border academic cooperation, and the mutual recognition of study periods and qualifications earned abroad. Credits awarded by BI are in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Program Outcome
MBA: Redefine Leadership, Create Impact
- Become a dynamic leader with advanced managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
- Tackle global business challenges with confidence and innovation.
- Build a robust professional network through company visits and collaborative projects.
- Graduate ready to create value in a rapidly changing business world.
Scholarships and Funding
Berlin International offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in achieving their academic goals. Below, each scholarship is outlined to help you find the right opportunity for your educational journey.
10th Year Anniversary Scholarship
Celebrating BI’s 10th year, this scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition fees for the first year. Selection is based on portfolios for creative programs or academic performance for business programs.
Christian Wulff Scholarship
Honoring the former German President, this scholarship awards 50% tuition coverage for exceptional BA or MA students demonstrating academic excellence and BI community engagement. The awardee is announced at the graduation ceremony.
DAAD Prize
Recognizing international students for outstanding academic, artistic, or entrepreneurial achievements, this award includes a €1,000 prize, celebrating intercultural contributions at BI.
DAAD STIBET I Scholarship
Supporting international students with excellent academic records, this scholarship co-finances living expenses with €250/month for six months. Eligible students apply in the spring semester.
DAAD PROMOS Scholarship
A DAAD-funded program aiding students with study or internship plans outside the EU. Awards range from €350/month for 1–6 months, with additional travel grants available.
Student Assistant Positions
Opportunities throughout the year to gain work experience by assisting various BI departments. Calls for applications are shared via email regularly.
Program Tuition Fee
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Ideal Students
- Ambitious professionals with a bachelor’s degree (Business Administration or related fields preferred, but not mandatory).
- Experienced individuals with at least 1 year of full-time work, ideally in managerial roles or entrepreneurial ventures.
- Motivated to refine leadership and strategic decision-making skills in a global context.
- Open to flexible study pathways:
- 2-Year MBA for those with a 3-year bachelor's degree.
- 1-Year MBA for those with a 4-year bachelor's degree (discussed during the interview).
- 2-Year MBA for those with a 3-year bachelor's degree.
- 1-Year MBA for those with a 4-year bachelor's degree (discussed during the interview).
Career Opportunities
MBA graduates have many job opportunities in the market. After completing their studies at Berlin International, students should be able to act competently, they should be able to constructively manage conflicts, develop business ideas and new business areas, possess knowledge and abilities to set up their own companies, and be aware of the challenges of digitization and be able to deal with them appropriately. There are different career perspectives and employments, such as:
- Management Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Project Management
- Sales/Business Development
- Strategy Consulting
- Operations Management
- Corporate Finance
- HR Consulting
- Product Marketing
Facilities
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Faculty
Why study at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
| All Programs Are Taught in English | | Learning in small groups | Global community |
Be a part of a global community
Students from 93 nations are studying at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. Berlin International is part of a global network that allows students to travel and pursue their studies in different locations.
In addition to this, the university benefits from a large number of cooperations with universities around the globe. Studying at Berlin International offers students unique opportunities to study abroad and an internationalized study experience that prepares them for their careers in a globalised work environment.
Program delivery
All programs at Berlin International University is held on-campus and face-to-face.