Overview

Throughout the International Business Management degree from Gisma University of Applied Sciences you will dive into the fascinating world of international business and enjoy a unique experience amongst students from over 40 countries at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in the Berlin area. From leadership competencies in cross cultural environments and international strategic management to marketing and CEO decision making, this programme covers all areas of business that you need to master for a senior management position in an international organisation.

Accreditations and rankings

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 postgraduate degree is perfect for graduates in business management or a similar undergraduate business programme as well as graduates of closely related disciplines such as economics, psychology, law or other social sciences who wish to expand their general business knowledge to become qualified for a leadership role in an international company. This programme is also suitable for anyone who seeks to complement their undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science or computer engineering or closely related sciences with business skills, and anyone who has work experience in business administration and wishes to advance their career with a Master’s degree.

What will you learn?

This programme covers a broad range of topics from all areas of international business management. This includes international strategic management, project management,global supply chain management, international marketing, leadership, and finance. You’ll also have the chance to study an elective in cloud computing, big data, and cyber security in cooperation with a leading company such as Amazon or Alibaba. As this programme aims to prepare students for senior management roles in international business, people management and ethics is a substantial part of the curriculum.

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.You can start working on your master thesis after you have earned two thirds of the total programme credits. The thesis takes three months in the 1-year programme and six months in the 2-year programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Strategic Management
International Marketing
Global Supply Chain Management
International Economics
Leadership, action and intercultural competencies
Management of People in Cross Cultural Environments
Behavioural Competencies in Virtual Teams
Emotional Agility in International Business
CEO Decision Making and Case Studies
Innovation Management and Digital Transformation
Project Management
Finance and Risk Management
CSR, Diversity and Ethics
Digital competencies
Electives in Cloud Computing, Big Data and Cyber
Security from Amazon, Alibaba and Co.
Scientific and Methods Competence
Research Methods and Scientific Work
Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business View 160 other Masters in Management Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, economics or social sciences, psychology, law, engineering, computer science, or closely related sciences) or equivalent work experience
English proficiency: B2 (IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE or Duolingo. Gisma also offers an English test free of charge
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15500 EUR / year

≈ 15500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

13000 EUR / year

≈ 13000 EUR / year

Additional Details

Master’s Degree (120 ECTS Credits): €20,500/€24,200.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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Funding

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