Berlin
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Germany
Overview
The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional campuses in Hamburg, Paris, and Athens. BSBI is part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which connects students to a large international academic community. The school focuses on business, management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and creative industries, with programs designed to combine academic knowledge and practical, career-oriented training. BSBI emphasizes employability, offering career services, internships, and networking opportunities with German and European companies.
Accreditation
Degrees are validated and awarded by partner universities, such as:
Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO (Italy)
University for the Creative Arts (UCA, UK)
Concordia University Chicago (USA)
Member of:
AACSB (member status, not accredited)
Business Graduates Association (BGA) – Bronze status
UN-PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education)
Erasmus+ Program (for mobility and partnerships)
Programs recognized within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework via partner institutions
Rankings
Not independently ranked in major international rankings (QS, THE, ARWU)
Webometrics Ranking 2024: ~#350 in Continental Europe
Reputation is tied closely to its partner universities and its membership in GUS
Requirements
Bachelor’s Programs
High school diploma or international equivalent (A-levels, IB, etc.)
Minimum age requirement: 18 years old
English language proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 (min. 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT 65+
PTE 50+ or equivalent
Some programs may require a personal statement or interview
Master’s Programs (incl. MBA)
Recognized Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or related field (some programs accept other disciplines)
GPA or grade requirements vary depending on partner institution
Work experience may be required for certain MBAs (typically 2–3 years)
English proficiency:
IELTS 6.5 (min. 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT 85+
Other recognized tests accepted
Programs
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degrees)
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
BSc Data Science and Business Analytics
BSc Psychology (via UCA)
BSc International Business and Management
Postgraduate (Master’s & MBA)
MBA (Global or General Track) – via UNINETTUNO or Concordia University Chicago
MSc in Management
MSc Finance & Investment
MSc Digital Marketing
MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Concordia University Chicago)
MA in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
MA in Communication Design (University for the Creative Arts, UK)
MSc Data Analytics and Marketing
Additional Features
Career Services to support internship and job placements in Germany and abroad
Internationally diverse student body with 80+ nationalities represented
Programs taught in English across all campuses
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