MSc Business Management

Program Overview

The MSc Business Management program at Gisma University equips students with strategic skills and cutting-edge knowledge for leadership roles in corporations. Students can choose from optional specializations in areas such as cybersecurity, finance, and marketing, and benefit from a hybrid learning approach, state-of-the-art campus, and career support services.

Program Outline

MSc Business Management Program at Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Degree Overview:

• Equips students with strategic skills and cutting-edge knowledge to break into the business management field.
• Prepares students for leadership roles in corporations of all sizes and industries.
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of the business management field with a focus on transferable international skills.
• Offers opportunities to enhance management knowledge and application-specific specialization skills.
• Supports various business management functional areas through optional specializations.

Program Objectives:

• Equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful business leaders.
• Prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the global marketplace.
• Cultivate a strong understanding of business management principles and practices.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork skills.

Outline:

Structure:

• Modularized format with fixed credit points per module and concluding examinations.
• Total workload for the program is 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credits, depending on the chosen study period.
• 2-year format includes a "mobility window" in the 5th semester for studying abroad, internships, or business projects.
• Students starting online can seamlessly complete the program on-campus in Germany.

Courses:

• Core modules:
• Management Essentials
• Business Communication
• Business Ethics
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Accounting and Control
• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Optional specializations:
• Cybersecurity
• Finance
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Human Resources

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment through coursework, assignments, presentations, and examinations.
• Final examinations at the end of each semester.
• Focus on practical application of knowledge and skills.

Teaching:

• Hybrid learning approach: online and on-campus sessions.
• Faculty with extensive industry experience and academic credentials.
• Use of case studies, simulations, and real-world projects.
• Emphasis on student-centered pedagogy, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and personalized coaching.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in various industries and sectors.
• Typical job opportunities include:
• Management
• Consultancy
• Marketing and advertising
• Human resources
• Retail and sales
• Finance

Support:

• Gisma Career Centre provides career coaching, workshops, and interview preparation.
• Career days connecting students with local, national, and global organizations for internships and jobs.

Other:

• Located in Potsdam, Germany, near Berlin.
• State-of-the-art hybrid campus with flexible learning spaces.
• Opportunities to participate in student clubs and organizations.

Standard Tuition Fees Germany/EU applicants From € 8,500 per year International applicants from € 11,575 per year Flexible payment plan Gisma offers flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees in up to six instalments. A refundable deposit of €3,000 is required to secure your place, and the remainder of the tuition fee is to be paid after the start of programme in accordance with your payment schedule. Payments are accepted by bank transfer, or via one of our payment partners – Transfermate and Stripe.