ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a system-accredited university by (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation). All Master's degree programmes have passed the quality management system and are internally programme accredited.
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Join HSBA’s outstanding Master's degrees. Study business administration part-time while working!Digital Transformation & Sustainability
Master of Science – part-time
The German-language Digital Transformation & Sustainability (MSc) programme also deals with the topic of digitisation – and combines this with another future-focused topic: sustainability. Professors and project consultants support a small study group with a maximum of 18 students in project-based learning and prepare them for a career as a change manager, project manager or CEO. The Master's Degree Digital Transformation and Sustainability is oriented towards the global goals of the UN.
Innovation Management
Master of Science – part-time
In a digitalised and globalised world, it is more important than ever for graduates of a master's programme to be able to master complex challenges through innovative and strategic thinking. It is precisely this sustainable business planning that the English-language master's programme Innovation Management (MSc) prepares students for. The focus is on the application of state-of-the-art tools and processes for the development of new products and services. In addition, students acquire in-depth knowledge of mathematics and statistics as well as negotiation skills and project management.
We offer the Master's degree programme in Innovation Management with five specialisations: Business Development, Digitalisation, Finance, Shipping & Logistics and Start-up.
Master of Business Administration
MBA – full-time (part-time option availbable)
Are you looking for an English-language, internationally oriented MBA programme in Hamburg that will help you advance your career in just one year? With our ‘Hamburg MBA’ you will expand your specialist knowledge with in-depth business know-how and acquire management skills that are recognised on the international market. 
Career Services
Services to make your start at the HSBA easier
Our JOB & MASTER Service matches postgraduate students with our partner companies, and vice versa. This job placement service is free of charge for both students and companies. Students receive assistance in finding a fitting (part time) position to accompany your studies, if applicable. Companies use this service when looking for motivated students for their (junior) vacancies.
HSBA’s unique Mentoring Programme is open to all postgraduate students who, upon successful application, are matched with experienced managers from the local and regional economy, acting as sparring partners/ role models.
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Upcoming Info Sessions & Events
MBA Online Info Session – February 2025
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Would you like to address your questions directly to our students? Please contact Lucie Karpinski (MSc Innovation Management) and Patrick Henz (MSc Digital Transformation & Sustainability) by e-mail. Students from abroad are welcome to contact Kumru Özkan (MSc Business Development programme)! The three Master's students will be happy to answer your questions!
News from the campus, faculty and network
News & Stories
Internationals: To Hamburg for a Master's Degree - a Personal Account
Germany is a popular destination for international students, and is currently actually the country in Europe hosting the highest number of students from abroad.* The high quality of life, the excellent education system and the opportunity to work in Germany after graduating are some of the main reasons why many young people decide to study here. For each student, the intercultural experiences that come with living and studying in a new country are, however, particularly important.
Our postgraduate student Kumru Özkan approves this statement. She has lived in Hamburg for the last years, arriving from Turkey in 2023 to enroll at HSBA, studying the part-time, English-language Master’sprogramme in Business Development (now Innovation Management). Recently, she had the unique opportunity to talk to the Second Mayor of Hamburg, Katharina Fegebank, about her experiences, her motivation and her personal challenges. Kumru and the Second Mayor met at the annual Hamburg Senate Reception for International Students at the Hamburg city hall. Read on for Kumru’s story which she told us at a recent interview.
Airbus Sponsors Endowed Professorship for Logistics Management at HSBA
For the academic year 2024/25 an endowed professorship for logistics management was newly established at HSBA. The holder of the endowed professorship is Prof Dr Michael Höbig, who, as a professor of general business administration with a focus on supply chain management, has been dealing with topics such as process management in purchasing and procurement or operations management & research for many years. The professorship, which is funded by Airbus, is intended to enable the expansion of teaching and research activities in this field.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Master's programme at HSBA
What are the advantages of a MSc programme at HSBA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø?
A business administration master's degree at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in Hamburg combines a challenging business degree programme with a parallel professional activity in the company. You can immediately put the content learned at the university into practice and thus set the course for your professional future. In addition, you will already receive a salary during your studies.
When does the part-time Master's programmes at HSBA start and how long does they take?
Both MSc programmes at HSBA last 5 semesters (30 months) and begin on October 1 of each year.
When do the courses in the Master's programmes take place?
In the Master's programme Innovation Management (MSc), the courses take place on extended weekends and in individual full-time weeks at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in Hamburg. In the Master's programme Digital Transformation & Sustainability (MSc), the courses take place on two attendance days and in two full-time weeks at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in Hamburg. On the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, courses take place on two attendance days and in two full-time weeks. The other days are reserved for company visits, language courses and an accompanying cultural programme (Hamburg and the surrounding area).
What degree does one receive with a Master's degree at HSBA?
The business master's programmes Innovation Management and Digital Transformation & Sustainability both lead to the degree Master of Science (MSc). The MBA programme leads to the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). The degrees are internationally recognised and entitle you to take up doctoral studies after graduation.
Do I already need an employer to study a master's degree at HSBA?
No, you do not need an employer to study at our university. If you are still looking for a job, our JOB & MASTER offer is a good option to find a suitable partner company in Hamburg or the metropolitan region.
What are the admission requirements for the master's programmes at HSBA?
The admission requirements for a Master's programme at HSBA are:
- Master of Science (MSc):
A completed third-level degree in economics or business with 180 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which must be in economics subjects. Of the 60 ECTS, 15 ECTS can be gained in scientific or quantitative methods and 30 ECTS per year of relevant professional experience. For the MSc Innovation Management, you should have completed your first university degree with a grade of at least ‘good’ (2.5). We will be happy to check whether your first university degree covers the required content. - Master of Business Administration (MBA):
A completed first university degree totalling 240 ECTS with an above-average grade (of which 60 ECTS can be proven through professional practice or further academic training) and at least one year of relevant professional experience - MSc und MBA:
- Ability to study in English (minimum level: B2 of the European Framework of Reference) and additionally for the Master's programme Digital Transformation & Sustainability: Ability to study in German (minimum level: B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Letter of recommendation from a current or recent employer or an academic reference
- Successfully completed HSBA selection process (online application, individual interview)