The BSc Business Management and Finance programme at Gisma University of Applied Sciences, located in Berlin, Germany, is designed for ambitious individuals who want to shape the future of business with a strong foundation in finance. This programme offers a BSc Business Management with a Finance specialisation, equipping you with the essential skills to succeed in financial analysis, corporate finance, and investment management, alongside core business management knowledge.

Gain an in-depth understanding of business operations, financial decision-making, and investment strategies, allowing you to manage financial performance and drive business growth. This degree will equip you with the skills and expertise necessary for a successful career in both finance and business management.

This programme is designed for students with a keen interest in finance, business management, and strategic decision-making. If you’re eager to understand financial markets, investment strategies, and how to steer businesses towards financial success, this BSc Business Management and Finance degree will equip you with the skills needed to make an impact in the world of finance and business management.

The degree programme has been awarded the quality seal of the Accreditation Council Foundation. The Accreditation Council Foundation is a joint institution of the federal states of Germany for quality assurance in study and teaching at German universities.

Gisma University of Applied Sciences is state recognised. It also benefits from AMBA accreditation, which was awarded for the Global MBA and is an honour shared by only 6 universities in Germany and 2% of all universities worldwide. The prestigious AMBA accreditation represents innovation and excellence in education.

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 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.

The full-time Business Management with Finance bachelor’s degree programme spans six semesters. The curriculum includes a ‘mobility window’ in the 5th semester, where you can choose to study abroad, undertake career development modules, or complete an internship.

For the bachelor’s programme, the total student workload for the courses is 180 ECTS credits.

Build a solid foundation with core business management modules, followed by specialised finance modules to give you the expertise to succeed. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, with options in international cities like London, Shanghai, and Singapore. You can combine this with an internship or business project with global companies such as Amazon or Alibaba so that you’ll be ready to jumpstart your career as soon as you graduate.

The BSc Business Management degree also offers the choice to specialise in other high-demand areas of business, including: marketing, logistics, entrepreneurship and human resources. Please visit these programme pages for more information.

General Business Competencies

Fundamentals of Strategic Management

Digital Marketing Methods

Leadership in a Digitalised and Globalised World

Fundamentals of Marketing

Financial and Cost Accounting

HR Management

Project Management

Sustainability Management

Digital competencies

Digital Transformation and Cases

Economics and Digital Economics

Innovation Management in a Digital and Globalised World

Action and Intercultural Competencies

Foreign Language

Intercultural Skills and Ethics

Creative Problem Solving and Strategy Development

Internship

Study Abroad Option

Scientific and Methods Competencies

Mathematical Foundations

Statistics

Academic Writing and Research Methods

Bachelor Thesis

Specialisation: Finance*

Data Driven Business Models

Customer Behaviour

Market Research and Data Analytics

Social Media Marketing

Digital Customer Experience Management

Digital Brand Management

Graduating with a Business Management and Finance bachelor’s opens the door to exciting career opportunities in both business management and finance. This degree equips you with a combination of business strategy and financial expertise, preparing you to lead financial operations, advise on investments, and manage corporate finances.

Potential graduate opportunities: Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Corporate Finance Manager, Risk Manager, Financial Planner, Business Consultant, Budget Analyst, and Financial Controller.

General university entrance qualification

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.

International students must conduct an entrance test.