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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master leadership skills for global business. Students develop the managerial knowledge, strategic thinking, and practical business skills needed for international business environments. The MBA supports project leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making for changing global markets, with 1-year and 2-year pathways depending on previous academic background.

 

Study your MBA in Berlin

Program Outline

The MBA program is designed to prepare global professionals with managerial knowledge, tools, and skills for changing business environments. The 2-year MBA offers specialization in either Management or Data Science & Finance. Students engage with project-based learning, workshops, lectures, seminars, computer lab sessions, simulations, company visits, city discoveries, and practical business projects.

Key Dates

Application period:

Fall Semester 2026–2027

 

Program start:

October

   

Program Insights:

16 July 2026



Duration

1 year (2 semesters) or 2 years (4 semesters)

Full-time

Available Locations

Berlin

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees and additional costs may vary depending on applicant status and academic year. Please check the final admissions and tuition information with our Admissions team.

2-year program (120 ECTS) for EU Nationals:

895 EUR monthly installments,

6 per semester

1-year program (60 ECTS) for EU Nationals:

1,000 EUR monthly installment,

6 per semester

2-year program (120 ECTS) for Non-EU Nationals:

5,550 EUR installment

once per semester

1-year program (60 ECTS) for Non-EU Nationals:

6,500 EUR installment

once per semester

Key Information

The program supports students in developing leadership, strategic thinking, innovation, decision-making, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship skills. Students learn to approach business challenges through a practical, international, and project-based lens while building competencies for complex organizational environments.

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Qualification

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Graduate Outcome

Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates have wide-ranging opportunities in international or domestic job markets. Whether they wish to specialize in small organizations or take on challenges in large corporations in emerging markets, graduates will signal their compromise with quality and ethics through their international and, at the same time, German degree.

Combining the outlined competences with the specific knowledge and each personal path opens a wide-ranging set of employment opportunities, which include working as entrepreneurs, managers, public officials, or consultants in areas such as:

  • General management
  • Small Business Management
  • Specialized Projects
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Strategy Consulting
  • Finance
  • Product Development
  • IT
  • Strategy Consulting
  • Research & Development
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Public service Operations
General management
Small Business Management
Specialized Projects
Sales & Marketing
Strategy Consulting
Finance
Product Development
IT
Strategy Consulting
Research & Development
Policy Advocacy
Public service Operations

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Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, the field of Business Administration or a related field is preferred, however it is possible to apply with an unrelated field of study.

In addition, all applicants are required to have gained at least 1 year of full-time work experience after your bachelor’s graduation. Ideally, you should have taken over managerial tasks already. If you have instead set up your own business, then proof thereof will be required.

In order to meet the 300 ECTS credit requirement for graduation with the title of ‘Master of Business Administration’, students who have completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree will be accepted into the 2-year MBA program. Those who have a 4-year degree may opt for the 1 year MBA program and will have the opportunity to discuss the recommended option with the faculty during the interview.

FAQ

What degree will I receive after completing the MBA?

Graduates receive a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Is the MBA taught in English?

Yes. The MBA program is taught entirely in English. Knowledge of German is not required; however, applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.

How long does the MBA take?

The MBA is offered as a 1-year (60 ECTS) or 2-year (120 ECTS) program, depending on the applicant’s previous academic qualifications and ECTS background.

Where is the MBA taught?

The program is taught in Berlin.

What specializations are available in the MBA?

The 2-year MBA program offers specializations in either Management or Data Science & Finance.

Who can apply for the MBA?

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred; however, applicants from other academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

Do I need work experience to apply?

Yes. Applicants are required to have at least one year of full-time professional work experience after completing their bachelor’s degree. Prior managerial or leadership responsibilities are considered an advantage.

What career paths are possible after the MBA?

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in management, entrepreneurship, consulting, sales and marketing, finance, product development, information technology, research and development, policy advocacy, public service operations, and specialized project management.

Faculty Members

Students in the MBA program learn from academic staff with expertise in business administration, management, data, finance, entrepreneurship, strategy, and international business contexts. The current academic staff listed for the MBA includes Prof. Dr. Peter Mantel, Prof. Dr. Jennifer Hynes, Prof. Dr. Hasan Koç, and Prof. Dr. Barış Ülker.

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