Berlin School Of Business & Innovation

Why choose BSBI?

• Award-winning school: Winner of the Education 2.0 - Outstanding Organisation Award 2024, Best Innovation Strategy Award at the AMBA/BGA Excellence Awards 2025 and Bronze Award for Blended and Presence Learning at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024.
• Global community: BSBI has over 7,000 students enrolled and over 4,000 alumni representing 114 nationalities.
• Multiple study locations: Choose from Berlin, Hamburg, Paris or Barcelona.
• Membership of reputed organisations: BSBI’s memberships include: AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, UN-PRME, Erasmus +, Business Graduates Association (BGA) Bronze member, Asociacion espanola de escuelas de Negocios (AEEN) and European Union of Private Higher Education (EUPHE).
• Affordable education: Study in one of Europe’s most cost-effective student cities.
• Career and employment support: Students gain access to online resources, career workshops, peer support, interview tips and job application feedback.
• Industry connections: Extensive partnerships with leading companies provide opportunities for internships, work experience and career growth.
• Academic excellence: BSBI’s experienced faculty delivers practical, hands-on teaching based on years of industry expertise.

Academic Partners:

BSBI offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes, all of which focus on helping students become exceptional leaders in their chosen fields. Our academic partners include the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Concordia University Chicago (CUC), International Telematic University UNINETTUNO and Roehampton University.

BSBI Initiatives and Activities

In addition to providing quality education at an affordable price, BSBI aims to enhance students’ creativity, practical skills and networking skills. To achieve this, BSBI has many initiatives and organises various activities throughout the academic year.
To support students and bridge the gap between the school’s management and the student body, BSBI has an engaged student council. The student council assists students in developing essential career skills, such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, task delegation, budgeting and much more.
The BSBI student services team actively engages with the student council to organise activities that provide relevant exposure to the student community. These activities range from a multicultural day, networking sessions, community events and peer-to-peer support to theme-specific discussions, sports activities, student parties and the German language club.
These events allow students to embrace the BSBI community culture and provide a holistic view of the city they study in.

Careers Service Events and Activities

The BSBI Careers Service team helps students and alumni reach their career goals, develop plans and realise their potential. The team offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers. The services include:
• Career guidance
• Interview coaching
• CV workshops
• Campus and off-campus events
• Employer liaison

Admissions

Undergraduate Programmes

• Age: 17 - 20 years old
• Education background:
• High school graduate;
• With titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling;
• Academic Qualifications: ECCTIS equivalent to GCSE.
  • High school graduate;
  • With titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling;
  • Academic Qualifications: ECCTIS equivalent to GCSE.
• Work experience: None / possible early age freelance part-time jobs due to online opportunities boom.

Postgraduate Programmes

• Age: 21 - 34 years old
• Education background:
• Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree;
• May be assessed on the relevant work experience of at least 3 years of management experience;
• Potentially with other Postgraduate Degrees (looking to switch careers).
  • Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree;
  • May be assessed on the relevant work experience of at least 3 years of management experience;
  • Potentially with other Postgraduate Degrees (looking to switch careers).
• Work experience: May be assessed on the relevant work experience of at least 3 years of management experience.

Doctorate Degree

• Age: 23 - above
• Education background:
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in a business-related discipline; a master’s degree or a Level 7 postgraduate qualification, or an MBA from a recognised Institution.
• Applicants with degrees in other disciplines and applicants with no bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with other academic qualifications and significant professional experience at the executive level are also welcome to apply. Their acceptance might be subject to successfully sitting to an entrance test and an interview.
  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in a business-related discipline; a master’s degree or a Level 7 postgraduate qualification, or an MBA from a recognised Institution.
  • Applicants with degrees in other disciplines and applicants with no bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with other academic qualifications and significant professional experience at the executive level are also welcome to apply. Their acceptance might be subject to successfully sitting to an entrance test and an interview.

Ideal students

Undergraduate Programmes:

• High school students looking at earning their undergraduate degree outside the country;
• Students who are looking to improve job prospects to get a higher salary in the future.

Postgraduate Programmes:

• Young urban professionals/undergraduates who are looking to add a postgraduate degree under their credentials to increase employability and chances of a higher salary in their organisation.

Doctorate Degree:

• Professionals who want to secure placements in large consultancies firms, international retailers and fashion houses and other service industries or those who want to pursue research degrees in top universities around the world.

BSBI is a member of AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organisations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is a proud Signatory Member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the UN Global Compact. BSBI is also now part of PRME Champions Cycle 2024-2025.

PRME engages over 800 business and management schools to ensure they provide future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic, environmental, and social goals, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). The Six Principles of PRME guide us in integrating sustainability and responsible management practices into our curriculum, research, and campus operations.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is proud to announce that it has become a Bronze Member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international membership and quality assurance body.

BGA awards accreditations to business schools based on the impact they have had on their students, staff and the wider community, in terms of ethics and responsible management practices. This membership will provide BSBI with a range of resources and access to a network of professionals, helping us to continue to bring flexible and affordable programmes to our students.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is now registered in the database of the European Union of organisations and institutions that are participating in the Erasmus+ programme.

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support and modernise education, training, youth, and sport and is open to organisations across every level of the education sector.

This membership means that BSBI can participate in European projects whereas students will have the opportunity to enrich their experiences and competencies. This will also open the possibility for BSBI to welcome learners from other institutions, as well as to develop partnerships and collaborations with other providers, organisations, and businesses.