Berlin School of Business and Innovation, in partnership with the University of Chichester, offers the Global MBA Programme. The University of Chichester is a highly regarded UK institution, recognized for its strong academic performance and teaching excellence.

Overall ranking: 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025, rising 12 places and consistently among the top 30 UK universities. Marketing ranked 66th by the Complete University Guide 2025.

Elevate Your Learning with Harvard Business Impact

BSBI School of Business and Innovation is enhancing its academic offering by integrating selected digital course materials and resources from Harvard Business Impact into our business programmes.

Through this initiative, our students gain access to award-winning and world-class case studies, articles, and interactive learning tools designed to sharpen leadership, critical thinking, and global business strategies. By embedding these industry-standard resources directly into our curriculum, we ensure you graduate with the practical skills and competitive edge needed to lead tomorrow’s ventures.

• LOCATIONS HAMBURG, Germany
• DURATION 18 Months
• FORMAT On-campus
• CERTIFIED BY University of Chichester
• MODE OF STUDY Full-time
• LANGUAGE English

The Global MBA programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and strategic perspective needed to succeed in today’s complex business world. Through an integrated curriculum, students will explore key areas of business management, including human capital, finance, operations, supply chains and marketing, while learning how to apply relevant frameworks to solve practical business challenges.

The programme also develops students’ ability to analyse markets, identify emerging trends and understand changing business scenarios, helping them assess their real-world impact on organisations.

The Global MBA programme is designed for individuals looking to advance in the complex world of business management. It supports those seeking to build the expertise, confidence and practical skills needed to pursue careers across business and management.

The programme also prepares graduates to develop their own entrepreneurial ventures by introducing key principles such as idea validation, prototyping and funding.

With a strong focus on practical learning, the Global MBA programme gives students opportunities to engage with real business challenges through internships, hands-on problem-solving, industry visits and live collaborative projects. These experiences help students build professional and personal networks while developing the practical insight needed to succeed in business and management.

Balancing theory with real-world application, the programme supports the development of key managerial competencies, including leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making. It also encourages a commitment to lifelong professional development, helping graduates continue to strengthen their intellectual, practical and transferable skills throughout their careers.

Taught by experienced academics and professionals, the programme is delivered in a supportive, student-centred environment at BSBI School of Business and Innovation. Students benefit from an inspiring academic setting focused on enterprise, leadership and success.

The programme offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles in industry, as well as the possibility of establishing their own entrepreneurial ventures.

On this programme, students will:

• Develop a strong understanding of business principles across core functions, including finance, marketing, operations and human capital, and learn how to apply them to practical challenges in a complex global environment.
• Build essential managerial skills, including critical thinking, strategic decision-making and responsible leadership, with an understanding of sustainable business practices.
• Gain deeper insight into specialist sectors through selected pathways, such as Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Maritime Operations, Energy Management or Sports Management.
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice through a professional internship or capstone project, gaining hands-on experience while building your professional network.
• Strengthen your ability to conduct independent research, analyse emerging market trends and identify opportunities that can support innovation within organisations.

Global Networks

Develop the expertise to address real-world business challenges by building knowledge across core functions such as finance, operations, supply chains and marketing.

Specialist Pathways

Tailor your degree to your professional goals by choosing from nine pathways, including Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Health Management, Shipping and Maritime, Sports Management, Church Management and Energy Management.

Practical Learning

Bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice by choosing either a Professional Internship or a Capstone Project.

Grow Your Network

Study at BSBI’s Hamburg Campus while building strong professional and personal networks and developing insight into emerging global market trends.

Develop Leadership Skills

Strengthen key managerial skills, including strategic decision-making, critical thinking and ethical, sustainable leadership.

Term 1

• Marketing and Business Environment
• Accounting and Managerial Finance

Term 2

• Systems and Operations Management
• Strategic Management and Leadership

Term 3

• Pathway Module I
• Pathway Module II

Term 4

• Professional Internship
• Dissertation/ Capstone Project

Pathways are a core part of the Global MBA, allowing students to focus on areas aligned with their interests and career goals. Each pathway will run only if a minimum number of students are enrolled on that pathway, ensuring a rich and engaging learning experience.

Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurial Business Management 
• Innovation and Product Development 

Project Management

• Project Management and Leadership 
• Cross-Cultural Management  

HR Management

• Human Capital Management 
• Cross-Cultural Management 

Marketing

• Digital Marketing Communication 
• Global Marketing  

Health Management

• Healthcare Strategy and Administration 
• Health Finance and Economics 

Shipping & Maritime

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

Academic Profile

Applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a successfully completed Honours Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent international qualification.

English Language Requirement

A minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification demonstrating B2-level English language proficiency, is required.

Please note: Some countries may have specific visa requirements regarding acceptable evidence of English language proficiency. We therefore advise applicants to check the relevant visa requirements for their country of application.

The Global MBA programme can open doors to a wide range of global career opportunities across sectors such as strategic management, international marketing, finance and operations. Graduates will be prepared for managerial and leadership roles, with the knowledge and skills needed to lead, innovate and make informed decisions in complex international business environments.

The programme also supports career development across a variety of industries, including manufacturing and service-based sectors. For those interested in entrepreneurship, the dedicated entrepreneurship pathway can help graduates explore opportunities to establish and grow their own business ventures.

Graduates may also choose to progress to further study or professional research, particularly if they wish to deepen their expertise and continue developing as future leaders in business and management.

With practical learning opportunities such as industry visits, live collaborative projects, and the option to complete either a Professional Internship or a Capstone Project, the programme helps students build hands-on experience and strengthen their employability.

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service supports students and alumni in working towards their career goals and realising their potential. The service offers tailored guidance and works to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers, helping enhance graduates’ professional development and career prospects.

This programme ensures you graduate with a powerful blend of technical, analytical, and strategic capabilities—ready to lead in the data economy.

Career-Ready Foundation in Business and Management

This programme provides students with an advanced foundation of knowledge and contemporary, reflective business practice needed to begin a successful career in business and management. It prepares graduates to operate effectively across a wide range of manufacturing and service industries, as well as diverse organisational environments.

Professional Expertise and Leadership Development

The programme enhances specialised professional expertise in business management and leadership, building on the interdisciplinary knowledge and professional experience students may have acquired before enrolment. It supports the development of the strategic, managerial, and leadership capabilities required in modern organisations.

Strategic and Analytical Business Insight

Students develop a comprehensive understanding of key business disciplines, including strategy, environmental analysis, marketing, operations, and financial management. The programme also fosters critical insight into management issues by encouraging the application of theoretical concepts to practical business challenges at both national and global levels.

Independent Learning and Academic Progression

The programme strengthens independent learning, critical evaluation, and evidence-based problem-solving skills to support effective decision-making in management and leadership roles. It also provides a strong platform for progression to higher-level applied studies in business management and related fields.