Executive MBA(18 Months)
IN Hamburg
Programme Overview
The Executive MBA at BSBI is an application-focused degree, designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking successful careers in higher level leadership role in different types or companies and organisations.
This practice-oriented curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices of executive leadership, with a strong emphasis on the complex global business environment.
The programme provides essential knowledge and expertise for aspiring senior managers and corporate leaders, emphasizing strategic organizational management within both international and local contexts.
The programme covers core areas such as self-awareness and impact, strategy development, accountancy and finance, leadership and change, operations and information systems, strategic marketing, and management consultancy.
The programme targets a diverse group of high-potential individuals; therefore, our students are typically mid-to-senior level managers or entrepreneurs working across various industrial value chains who seek to refine their executive presence.
The programme is also ideal for those aiming to launch new business ventures or transition into management consultancy. Those intending to pursue professional doctoral research in global business will also find this curriculum invaluable.
Our uniquely designed BSBI Didactic model ensures you absorb rigorous theoretical foundations with a heavy emphasis on practical application to meet the requirements of the fast-changing global business environment.
Through a combination of modern pedagogical tools—including case studies, business simulations, and experiential project-based learning—you will sharpen the high-level problem-solving and decision-making skills essential for an executive career. During your studies, you will have opportunities to interact with senior industry practitioners through exclusive guest sessions and leadership lectures.
In addition to gaining applied skills in all modules, you can choose between a Management Consultancy track or a Business Research Project to apply your learning to complex, real-world corporate challenges. Finally, you will complete a dissertation or an applied research project under expert academic guidance.
At BSBI, we encourage active engagement with industry stakeholders. Whether you are participating in high-level executive conferences or presenting your own strategic case studies, your learning journey is designed to bridge the gap between theory and executive practice.
Executive Global Perspective: Engage with a diverse network of students with varied industry background, professors, and industry leaders from around the world. This international exposure broadens your understanding of global business dynamics and helps you thrive in multicultural leadership environments.
Strategic Leadership Skills: Master core areas such as strategy implementation, financial management, and information systems. You will develop a deep understanding of the key drivers of corporate success, learning to address issues across operations, strategic marketing, and organizational change.
Advanced Problem-Solving Competencies: Use a hands-on approach with case studies, business simulations, and management consultancy projects that reflect real-world scenarios. You will gain direct insight into executive decision-making, preparing you for senior leadership roles and high-level consulting.
Technological and Creative Adaptability: Learn to apply modern technologies and creative strategies to lead digital transformation. From managing complex information systems to fostering innovation and change, you will develop the applied skills necessary to navigate the future of business.
Executive Networks and Connections: Leverage strong links to leading global companies and professional bodies. You will have access to high-level networking opportunities that open doors to executive mentorships, strategic partnerships, and global career prospects.
By the end of the programme, you will be well-prepared to step into senior managerial roles and drive meaningful, sustainable impact in the global corporate landscape.
Accreditations
Berlin School of Business and Innovation, in partnership with the University of Chichester, offers the Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA). The University of Chichester is a highly regarded UK institution, recognised 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.
- Business & Management: Ranked 97th in the Guardian University Guide 2025; Marketing ranked 66th by the Complete University Guide 2025.
- Teaching Excellence: Named University of the Year for Teaching Excellence 2026 by the Daily Mail University Guide.
- Student Satisfaction: National Student Survey ranked Chichester 6th in the UK for teaching and 12th overall (out of 131 institutions).
This partnership allows students to benefit from Chichester’s academic excellence while studying in Berlin’s dynamic and diverse learning environment
Top Reasons to Study this Programme
The Executive MBA programme provides the high-level knowledge, managerial acumen, and strategic expertise required for successful progression into senior executive and C-suite leadership roles.
You will earn an internationally recognized business degree that opens opportunities to lead diverse departments and global organizations across various industrial sectors.
You will join a prestigious international community of senior leaders, management consultants, and academic experts, allowing you to build a powerful professional network that spans the globe.
Alongside your studies, you will have the opportunity to live and professionally grow in Hamburg, a major European economic hub that offers exceptional career development and networking opportunities for ambitious executives.
Aims and Outcomes
- To equip you for the changing world of work by enabling you to create, inspire and develop organisations for a sustainable future.
- To understand your own aims and hopes and the steps that might be required to get there
- To build effective relationships from which to lead people, develop organisations and to seize new opportunity in uncertain and changing times.
- To be able you to look at the wider picture across supply chains, emerging technology cultures (within organisations and beyond) and so on to come up with adaptive and creative entrepreneurial solutions.
- To develop innovative market and strategic solutions that lead to positive and sustainable outcomes.
The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions).
Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
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Career Progression
The Executive MBA opens doors to diverse global career paths in high-level leadership, corporate governance, and strategic management across all industrial sectors.
Graduates of this programme will be prepared for senior roles varying from senior managers and heads to Chief Operating Officer (COO), Strategy Director, Senior Management Consultant, Operations Head, and General Manager, ensuring they have the expertise to lead and innovate within the global corporate landscape.
Graduates can also explore entrepreneurial opportunities by launching their own ventures or scaling existing businesses. Further progression in doctoral research, executive coaching, and high-level consulting remains an attractive option for those wanting to deepen their influence in the global business sector.
The programme leverages collaborations with prominent local and international business organizations to provide practical experience and excellent employment prospects across a wide array of challenging leadership roles.
Key facts
- Delivery: BSBI, Hamburg Campus
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Duration: 18 months
- Intakes: February, May, October
- Degree: Postgraduate
- Price: International/EU/Expat students: € 13,920
Fees & Offers
International & EU students Price: €13,920
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Programme Structure
Modules
- Understanding self and our impact on others
- Strategy development and implementation
- Accountancy and finance
- Adapting to the future leadership, change and creativity
- Operations and information systems.
- Strategic marketing and sales
- Business research project
- Management consultancy
Minimum age: 21 years old
Academic qualifications:
EU/international
- In possession of an undergraduate degree or equivalent and/or a professional qualification at graduate level in a relevant field followed by at least two years management experience.
- Substantial experience in a management or leadership role, usually in a middle or senior managerial post, where the applicant can demonstrate clear potential to operate at postgraduate level and benefit from the opportunity; and applicants of ‘advanced standing’ resulting in exemption from some modules will be assessed individually through Recognition of Prior learning (RPL), the principal requirements include:
- That your previous postgraduate study is in the field of management or leadership;
- Your level of performance in a previous course is taken into account;
- The maximum remission will accord with the University of Chichester (UoC) Postgraduate Awards policy on advanced standing. Requests for PRL must be submitted and agreed prior to offer, it cannot be considered retrospectively.
English language requirements:
IELTS – minimum score of 6.5/ (minimum 6.0 in each component)
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Edge Student Hub
Finding the perfect place to live while you study is crucial. BSBI has partnered with Edge Student Hub, to provide an accommodation package that ensures you have a comfortable from day one in Germany. Located just 45 minutes from central Berlin, the accommodation provides convenience and ease. Shared rooms start at €599 per month, with single rooms and shared apartments also available. Secure your ideal living arrangement and focus on your studies without any worries.
Bring a Friend and save €500!
If you have a friend who is also planning to study in Berlin, let your Accommodation Advisor know. You can receive a €500 discount on your final month’s rent for a Shared Room*. Please note that your friend must be enrolled at Gisma, BSBI, UE Germany, or Arden Berlin to qualify for this offer.
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