Study program

University

City

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

Business Development

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Business and Economics

M.Sc.

Degree

Max. 40

No. of places

English only

Language

Application open all year

Application Deadlines

2.5 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

€4500

Tuition fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at University
Study mode:: On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:: Job&Master candidates, as well as applicants who apply before May 31, receive a 10% discount.

5 reasons why to choose this Study Program

Go on a study trip abroad

Take advantage of the opportunity to take a study trip to an international destination.

Open the door to the booming labor market

Do you want to work for a company in Hamburg while you study for your M.Sc. degree part-time and stay employed after you finish? HSBA supports you with its JOB & MASTER Program.

Lead projects using the methods of the future

Learn to organize and lead projects using modern, creative, flexible and nimble methods such as Design Thinking, Kanban, Agile and Scrum.

Take advantage of HSBA’s alumni mentoring program

Get in touch with experienced entrepreneurs and executives from various industries and branches and get advice on professional and personal challenges.

Benefit from a 10% early-bird discount

If you complete your application by May 31, you’ll receive an early-bird discount of 10% on the total tuition fees.

How do you want to continue?

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Course description

Do you want to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge to develop innovative businesses and projects? Do you want to learn how to use digital tools, analyze data and develop new products that meet the needs of companies in today's globalized world? If so, HSBA’s M.Sc. Business Development program is the right choice for you. During the core modules, you’ll learn how to design a strategically and financially successful business model. During the project modules, you’ll act as a consultant to solve practical problems for real companies. You'll also learn to use IT tools, negotiation techniques, and research methods during the modules, and you’ll gain international experience during your study trip abroad.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study mode

Career prospects

The M.Sc. Business Development is intended for holders of a first academic degree in:

Business
Economics
Or similar

interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of business development.

Special Program Features

Lecturers with academic and practical experience

The lecturers at HSBA have an impressive combination of practical experience working on private and public organizations as well as academic experience with PhDs or post-doctoral studies.

Experience real-world business consulting

During the project modules, you’ll face real-world problems at companies and have the opportunity to apply theories to solve challenging problems.

Financial Support

HSBA offers several financing options, such as the HSBA Scholarship, employer-supported financing, the opportunity to participate in the JOB & MASTER program and other scholarships available to all students.

Partner Universities

IAE Business School Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

City

1 semester

Duration

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University of Dubai

Dubai

City

1 semester

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Escola de Economia de São Paulo (FGV-EESP)

São Paulo

City

1 semester

Duration

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SolBridge International School of Business

Daejeon

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6 months

Duration

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Accreditations

FIBAA

FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is a European, internationally oriented agency for quality assurance and quality development in higher education, based in Zürich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany).

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the Study program in “Business Development” are:

Bachelor (undergraduate) degree

Previous degree (or equivalent) in:

Economics,

Business,

Or similar.

Minimum ECTS required:

180.

The applicant must also have good knowledge of maths and stats.

GPA

2.50*

*The degree should have been completed with a minimum German grade of "good" (2.5) or equivalent. If your first degree is below 2.5, you can apply if you have sufficient relevant professional experience. A figure of 0.2 can be credited to your grade for each year of substantiated relevant professional experience.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CERF English

min B2

IELTS

[min 6.5]

TOEFL iBT

[min 94]

TOEFL CBT

[min 240]

TOEFL pBT

[min 586]

TOEIC

[min 775]

Cambridge

[min B2 First (FCE)]

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with previous degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter semester: open all year

Summer semester: open all year

Another EU Country

Winter semester: open all year

Summer semester: open all year

Rest of the world

Winter semester: open all year

Summer semester: open all year

Special Deadline Case:

Winter semester: We recommend that you apply early because scholarships and JOB & MASTER spots are distributed continuously.

Summer semester:

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:

local admission restriction

Admission test/interview:

interview

No. of places available:

Max. 40

Application:

directly at University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Letter of Motivation

English Motivation letter explaining why are you interested in the specific study program (maximum one DIN A4 page).

Preferred in English

Letter of Recommendation

Covering the academic and/or personal aptitude for the program, preferably written by a current or former employer or former academic teacher with an official letterhead.

Work Experience Letter

Optional

Copy of the first university-level degree

Transcript of records

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Testimonials

Being part of the MSc Business Development program at HSBA has been a great opportunity for me to develop my hard and soft skills. The program has enabled me to implement innovative and digital tools to my current work and I am looking forward to applying them into the design of my own business model at a time when the advance of digitalization is unmistakable.
Fernanda S.Show Testimonial

The MSc Business development at HSBA combines the foundations of business administration with the tools of modern entrepreneurship. Focusing on the innovative and digital business world of the 21s century, the degree programs provide students with the opportunities and skills to master the challenges of the future.
Lukas B.Show Testimonial

Further Information

Your personal contact

Ana Bergholz & Minh Nguyen

Master's Admissions

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

Willy-Brandt-Straße 75
20459 Hamburg

Contact Details:
+49 40 822160 -957/-912
masters.admissions@hsba.de

Contact in case of general questions regarding the admission procedure.

Prof. Dr. Dirk Max Johns

Academic Head M.Sc. Business Development

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

Willy-Brandt-Straße 75
20459 Hamburg

Contact Details:
+49 40 822160 900
max.johns@hsba.de

Contact in case of specific questions regarding the program.

Information Package

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