Programme Overview

This AMBA accredited programme helps you build hard skills in essential fields of management, such as strategic decision making, operations and business control, value generation and protection as well as HR management and organisation design.

Invest in your career and study this flexible MBA as 1-year full-time programme or 2-year part-time course. Benefit from a highly international network of students from over 40 countries at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in the Berlin area.

What sets the Gisma Global MBA apart is that you will be ready to meet the demands of an uncertain world. A strong critical thinking approach will equip you with the most important leadership competencies and soft skills to advance your international career in fields such as strategy, finance, marketing, and operations.

Accreditations and rankings

Gisma University of Applied Sciences is AMBA accredited, which is an honour shared by only 6 business school in Germany and 2% of all business schools worldwide. The prestigious AMBA accreditation represents innovation and excellence in education.

Gisma University of Applied Sciences also has a long history of working with partner universities in Europe and has successfully delivered partner programmes accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and EPAS.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is perfect for professionals in any field to want to boost their international career and progress into a senior management role or venture into entrepreneurship. This MBA covers all aspects of general business and offers excellent networking opportunities, which will help you succeed in your chosen career.

What will you learn?

This MBA covers a broad range of topics from all areas of business management. This includes international strategic management and innovation, international marketing, human resource management, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship. Further, you will learn how to evaluate the economic environment in which businesses operate with awareness of complexities, interdependencies, opportunities, risks and consequences, while being able to balance diverse stakeholder perspectives. The innovative and hands-on approach focuses on innovative, ethically balanced, and socially responsible decision-making in a business context.

How will you study?

Gisma University of Applied Sciences supports flexible and individual learning by applying a systematic hybrid learning scheme.

You will spend part of your lectures in class at our Berlin-Potsdam campus. These face-to-face phases are complemented by e-learning sessions. You will work on cases, reflect on readings, take part in online discussions, and participate in group exercises and projects. This variety of learning methods is part of our unique teaching strategy, which includes student-centred pedagogy, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and personalised coaching.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience
• English proficiency: IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in any component or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE or Duolingo. Gisma also offers an English test free of charge
• 3 years work experience (must be completed after graduation)
• Personal Interview

Why Gisma?

• AMBA accredited: 2% of educational institutions worldwide to hold this accreditation, which was awarded for our global MBA. A sign of excellence in education
• 88% of Gisma students secured a job before graduation by utilising our dedicated career services and strong industry connections.
• Alumni success: An astonishing 77% enjoy a salary ranging from €55k to €60k
• SAP partnership advantage: Gain a competitive edge through Gisma’s partnership with software giant SAP. Access cutting-edge tools, resources, and internship opportunities, boosting your job prospects and positioning you for success in the digital economy.
• The most international university: 90+ nationalities of students, alumni and staff represented. Expand your network
• Excellent student services such as a dedicated Career Centre, visa support and accommodation team
• Graduates will be entitled to apply for an 18-month post-study residence permit to take advantage of career opportunities in Germany
• Over 25 corporate partners we work closely with such as Zalando, Amazon, Siemens
• Over 20 years teaching and inspiring students to reach lifelong goals
• Savings, incentives, and flexible payment plans available
• Free beginner German classes
• Programmes taught 100% in English – the language of international communication

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates within Europe
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy (source: Statista)
• Germany is the most popular option for international students looking to study in Europe; It is recognised for its high-quality education, and you can experience this with Gisma
• Germany ranks in the top five countries in the world by the number of international students
• Berlin, Germany’s Capital is the largest city in the EU and has a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates

Germany is well known for its rich history in culture and arts, offering students an enriching international experience whilst combining world-class education from our globally ranked partner institutions.

Partial Scholarship

Up to 30% discount available

Regional discounts are available for CIS, MENA and LATAM, and SEA regions. Please contact us for more information