Berlin MBA (full-time) HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

Our full-time programme is suitable for professionals who have already gained a minimum of three years of post-graduate work experience and wish to strengthen their leadership skills to prepare thoroughly for international management positions. The programme offers a course of studies directly concerned with the core issues for companies working in an international business environment.

The programme is divided into three stages covering for instance Finance, Strategy, Economics, Human Resources, Business Information Systems, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management. The first stage focuses on providing students with basic management skills. The second stage then integrates the acquired know-how in specialised electives in up-to-date business topics. Finally, the third stage offers the chance to apply the methods learned in a company project. Soft skills training, including career coaching as well as international study visits, guest lectures and company visits, are integral parts of this programme.

Various electives* are offered:

• Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
• Digital Business and Technology Management
• Consulting for Responsible Transformation
• Sustainable Finance
• Consulting and Supply Chain Management

*Please bear in mind these are all subject to change.

The study programme takes 15 months and is divided into the following semesters:

First semester (September-January): core modules

Second semester (February-June): core modules and electives

Third semester (July-November): Master's thesis – company project

There is a strong focus on soft skills. Extensive leadership personality seminars take place during the first and second semester.

All modules are worth a total of 90 credit points (ECTS).

An internship is not part the MBA curriculum. Students might take the opportunity to do an internship during the third semester while writing their Master's theses.

Due to our rolling admission process, you may apply at any time for the next programme start. Applications can be submitted after 1 December for the following year. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until we have selected the optimum cohort of 25 students. Since there is only a limited number of places available, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible (before 1 May). Applicants from non-European countries should bear in mind that the visa application might take several months.

• A completed university degree (Bachelor's, Master's, "Diplom")

• A minimum of three years of postgraduate professional work experience

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

The Berlin Professional School has its own Career Service exclusively for its students. The Career Service offers application training, career events and much more.

The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.

You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.