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

Location

Berlin - Germany