MBA Essentials
- Learn the essentials of Steinbeis' MBA program
- Cover 12 different topics (eduBITES)
- Earn a university certificate (12 ECTS points)
- Course duration: 2 months
MBA Essentials.
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All our international programs are 100% online lecturer-led and taught exclusively in English.
Give your career a boost with one of our short programs and innovative bite-sized learning approach.
Steinbeis University Berlin is the largest private university in Germany. We are a subsidiary of the globally active Steinbeis Foundation, which stands for knowledge transfer and innovation at the interface between science and business. Steinbeis University is a pioneer, leading the way worldwide with our unique study model.
We offer bachelor’s, master’s and MBA programs as well as research and doctoral programs in the fields of business and economics, leadership management, and technology and engineering — which also encompasses new technologies in line with the demands created by Industry 4.0.
“Enabling change for a changing world”
At Steinbeis SMI, we’re bringing the concept of the digital nomad to the world of education, giving you the complete flexibility to choose where you want to study. Thanks to our established online model, you can start studying now from your home country and decide later whether you want to finish your degree at home or relocate to Germany (or maybe even spend some time studying with one of our global university partners).
So no matter how you choose to design your study path, you’ll gain access to a world of professional opportunities through Steinbeis University Berlin’s extensive network of 200+ industry partners around the globe.
Spring 2021 APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline MArch 17th 2021
Real-time, real-world PROGRAMS
Steinbeis University Berlin offer a good compromise between the continuous assessment favoured by some universities and the emphasis placed on final exams by others.
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A community of 9,000 active students
Steinbeis University Berlin students and alumni are movers and shakers, working for some of Germany’s and the world’s most influential and impactful companies.
Executive MBA
"At SMI, I had one of the best times of my life. To this day, I still have a close professional and private network with former fellow students. With the MBA, I was finally able to become the managing director of a company."
M.Sc., Management & Innovation
"Through my SMI studies, I was able to grow my business idea into a full-fledged business model that supported me in my plans to found my own company. Upon completion of my studies, I I am even closer to breaking ground with my company."
B.A., Media Management
"Studying at SMI has opened up new opportunities for me. It helped me pivot professionally from being an editor at a newspaper to an exciting position in the marketing department of Switzerland's largest online retailer. Even today, I still benefit from the course content’s learnings ."
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