The MSc Business Management & Finance at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany, offers a comprehensive understanding of business principles with a strong focus on finance and risk management. This programme equips you with the skills to navigate the dynamic world of business while specialising in financial analysis, risk management, and emerging financial technologies such as FinTech, blockchain, and crypto assets. The curriculum combines core business competencies with specialised finance modules, preparing you for leadership roles in finance and business management across a range of industries.

As global finance rapidly evolves, organisations need professionals who are adept at navigating complex financial landscapes. This degree positions you to become one of those professionals—empowered to drive financial decision-making, lead financial innovations, and manage risk across international markets.

This programme is ideal for those who aspire to become future leaders in the finance and business sectors. If you’re looking to develop expertise in financial management, risk analysis, and the rapidly-evolving financial technologies industry, this is the programme for you. It’s also perfect for those looking to enhance their strategic management capabilities while deepening their understanding of international business.

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. 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 Potsdam 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 course is available to study both full-time and part-time. The standard period of study is two years full-time, part-time correspondingly longer. If you have the relevant academic or professional experience, you could be eligible to shorten the study period to one, or one and a half years. Talk to our programme consultants to find out whether this is the case for you.

The programme is modularised, which means each module is assigned a fixed number of credit points and concludes with an examination. This programme consists of 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credits, depending on the track and your eligibility. The standard track spans 24 months (120 ECTS), while the credit-based track can be completed in 12 or 18 months (60 or 90 ECTS), based on prior academic credits, qualifications, or work experience.

In the 2-year format (120 ECTS credits), the curriculum includes a ‘mobility window’ in the 5th semester: a semester reserved for you to study abroad, undertake an internship, or complete a business project in practice.

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

General Business Competencies

International Strategic Management

International Economics

Innovation Management and Digital Transformation

Management of People in Cross Cultural Environments

Behavioural Competencies in Virtual Teams

Emotional Agility in International Business

CEO Decision Making and Case Studies

Study abroad or Internship or Business Project

Scientific and Methods Competence

Research Methods and Scientific Work

Research Seminar

Master Thesis

Specialisation: Finance

International Accounting

Finance and Risk Management

FinTech, Blockchain & Crypto Assets

M&A and Structuring the Firm

ESG and ESG Reporting

Asset Management and Derivatives

An MSc in Business Management & Finance from Gisma opens doors to a wide range of global career opportunities in business management and finance. With expertise in financial risk management and emerging technologies, you will be equipped to lead in strategic decision-making and financial planning roles.

Potential graduate opportunities: Financial Analyst, Risk Manager, Investment Banker, Corporate Finance Consultant, FinTech Specialist, Asset Manager, M&A Advisor, Financial Planner, and CFO.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, economics or social sciences, psychology, law, engineering, computer science, or closely related sciences)

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.