M.Sc. English 4 Semesters

Innovation Management (vormals Business Development)

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Hamburg

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

Programme start 1 October each year; 2.5 years regular track or 2 years fast track; 120 ECTS; taught entirely in English; study trip included; mentoring programme

IELTS

IELTS Academic 5.5 (bachelor admission, B2 level); certificate must not be older than two...

German Requirement

Good German is generally required across the dual bachelor because the practical phases ru...

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HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Hamburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: ~EUR 5,900/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: ~EUR 5,900/semester

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HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Hamburg, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Innovation Management (vormals Business Development), spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

English — B2 or higher

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Dual bachelor: good command of English at B2 CEFR proven via school grades (equivalent to a 10-point average from two senior-grade school reports or a 9-point average in advanced courses in the German system) or the HSBA admission test; applicants whose entrance qualification was obtained in English-speaking countries are exempt. Alternatively: TOEFL iBT at least 72 points; IELTS Academic 5.5; Cambridge FCE Grade A, CAE Grade A/B/C or CPE Grade A/B/C; other qualified B2 certificates assessed individually by HSBA. Test may be max. two years old on registration date. Master's programmes (MSc Innovation Management, MBA): proficiency in English minimum B2 CEFR.

German Language

Good German is generally required across the dual bachelor because the practical phases run inside partner companies. Formal proof is mandatory for the German-taught Business Administration and Business Informatics programmes, presented no later than registration (by 31 August): DSH 2; TestDaF with average TDN 4 or higher; German section of the Feststellungspruefung at a Studienkolleg; Deutsches Sprachdiplom der KMK Stufe zwei (DSD II).

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor degree required
No NC restriction; selection via interviews and qualifications
Part-time postgraduate programme designed for working professionals

Additional Requirements

Six specialization tracks available from 2nd semester onwards

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Hamburg

Subject Groups

Business & Management

Study Fields

Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Innovation Management (vormals Business Development) in Hamburg. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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