Global MBA, MBA

Gisma University of Applied Sciences, Germany

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MBA	Full-time, Part-time	12 - 24 months	April, July, October	EUR 18000 per total	EUR 18000 per total

About Global MBA, MBA - at Gisma University of Applied Sciences

This internationally recognised degree will help you build the knowledge and networks you need to achieve your career goals.

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.

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Notes about fees for this course

20% early bird offer*
*For applications submitted at least 8 weeks before orientation date.

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
English proficiency: IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in any component
3 years work experience (must be completed after graduation)
Personal Interview
Non-standard entry available for applicants without a formal bachelor’s degree

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Discounts and Funding

At Gisma, we understand that investing in education can be a significant financial commitment, which is why we offer various discounts and funding options to help make our programmes more accessible.

We offer discounts of up to 33% on tuition fees for eligible students, which can significantly reduce the cost of your studies. Additionally, we have special regional discounts in place for certain regions, so be sure to get in touch to find out if you are eligible.

We are also proud to offer flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees in up to six instalments. A refundable deposit of €3,000 is required to secure your place, and the remainder of the tuition fee can be paid in accordance with your payment schedule.

Student reviews of Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Find out what students say about Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Natasha Scheiblecker - Gisma Student

I am thoroughly enjoying studying and being part of the Global MBA programme at Gisma. It has given me an international perspective on the business world and the knowledge and in-depth understanding across all sectors in an organisation.

The programme has provided me with such valuable tools to develop my leadership and entrepreneurial skills. I am part of an international community, and I can connect and build relationships with students from different cultures and parts of the world. The professors and academics are amazing; they’ve truly created a Global MBA family.

Hari Surya Chayanam - Gisma Student

The Gisma faculty are social and extremely friendly. They take you to new levels and push you hard, so you are ready and a pre-model for the entire industry. Gisma has supported me all the way, an end-to-end process. It feels like a family and it’s amazing.

Grace Rattanadit - Gisma Student

Gisma really is a great university. Everyone is so nice; my classmates are very friendly and helpful, and the professors are as well. The professors are very competent to teach us the right thing and to also help and guide us in the way we would like to be guided.

The campus in Potsdam is very innovative and modern, it really helps improves the learning experience. It’s great for students who are on site and students who join virtually so it’s very convenient for us.

The careers team have also really helped us in trying to find student jobs and internships as well as to help us land a job after we graduate.