Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and PPA Business School. As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the Global MBA programme.

UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

BSBI has your professional success at heart. Our modern teaching methods and lectures will equip you with the necessary tools to overcome future challenges in the business world and become a leader in your industry. We have an academic focus on students; we feature top German and UK industry professionals as some of our lecturers, and we also welcome faculty from all over Europe. In addition, we provide local Berlin lectures involving local businesses and culture. 

Students studying in the Berlin campus have the option to learn the German language.

The BSBI Global MBA course is delivered 100% on campus with full access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Studying a Global MBA at BSBI will expose you to the international business environment and ensure you build a professional network that reaches all corners of the globe. Therefore, if you’re thinking about building a global career, studying this programme will help you to achieve your goals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of different career opportunities.

Furthermore, the demand for global management professionals is high and increasing. Gaining a Global MBA will help you to stand out from other candidates whilst also developing your knowledge of how to navigate a dynamic and challenging environment.

Our college attracts candidates with the vision of becoming future business leaders from across the world. Thus, proactive and ambitious individual who are motivated to acquire the academic and practical skills needed for understanding business management are ideal candidates for this degree programme.

You will earn a master’s degree with 180 UK credits (equivalent to 90 ECTS). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

The Global MBA programme consists of four terms. Throughout the first and second terms, you will learn about key business topics including: accounting and managerial finance, systems and operations management and the various aspects of marketing. In your third term, you will select a specific pathway to help you tailor your programme to your career goals. The programme will close in your fourth term with a dissertation on a topic of your choice. The pathway will be offered if the minimum class size of 15 students is met to ensure a good academic experience. The Global MBA (UCA) programme awards a master’s degree with 180 UK credits, equivalent to 90 ECTS.

Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

For Berlin, teaching takes place Monday to Saturday, with morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

The modules of the BSBI Global MBA programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus.

All core modules carry 10 ECTS each, except for the Dissertation/Project, which carries 30 ECTS.

• Marketing and Business Environment
• Accounting and Managerial Finance
• Systems and Operations Management
• Strategic Management and Leadership
• Study Methods
• Research Methodology
• German Language studies

PATHWAY ONE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Entrepreneurial Business Management
• Innovation and Product Development

PATHWAY TWO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Project Management and Leadership
• Cross-Cultural Management

PATHWAY THREE

HR MANAGEMENT

• Human Capital Management
• Cross-Cultural Management

PATHWAY FOUR

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

• Digital Marketing Communication
• Global Marketing Management

PATHWAY FIVE

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

• Healthcare Strategy and Administration
• Health Finance and Economics

PATHWAY SIX

SHIPPING AND MARITIME

• Law of the Sea, Chartering and Marine Insurance
• Maritime Operations and Management

PATHWAY SEVEN

SPORTS MANAGEMENT

• Event and Sport Facilities Management
• Managing Sports Organisations

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 18 months
• Campus: Berlin, Germany
• Degree awarded by University for the Creative Arts

Upon successful completion of the Global MBA programme, graduates will be able to:

• Discuss and apply a fully informed and detailed knowledge of business organisations, their people, financial, investments, marketing, and management models.
• Assess markets, business models, communicate business needs and identify changing business scenarios in a management context.
• Apply professional standards in design, presentation, and writing to clearly communicate your ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The Global MBA programme increases self-confidence while developing essential soft skills. Students continuing their studies with the Global MBA programme will be equipped to access more employment opportunities when they launch their careers. Employed professionals will acquire knowledge to help them achieve promotions or assist in growing a business. An abundance of Global MBA jobs available to graduates in areas including entrepreneurship and marketing management. Executive leadership positions are also an option.

A Global MBA opens a diverse range of career opportunities for graduates, with many Global MBA jobs leading to senior positions and higher salaries. Graduates gain a global perspective, advanced business knowledge and in-demand skills to meet the growing demand for global business leaders.

Global MBA (UCA) graduates have the skills, knowledge, and experience to access roles at multinational companies and innovative start-ups in roles like:

• Management Consultant
• Global Marketing Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Operations Manager
• Business Strategist

Minimum age: 21

Academic qualifications: Strong undergraduate degree from a recognised university.

If you do not meet the academic requirements, you may be assessed on relevant work experience. You must have at least 3 years of management experience.