All modules in the study programme are taught in English.
Start summer semester: 1 April
Start winter semester: 1 October
Teaching will take place on Friday and Saturday (block schedule).
Study while working!
First-year students always start with "Orientation Days".
There is a six-week holiday scheduled for each year of study.
Twenty-five percent of the programme can be studied online.
For applicants from non-EU countries:
For the verification of documents of non-EU citizens, we ask for an application fee of 250 EUR.
As the first German university of applied sciences to offer a Master’s programme dedicated to the management of creative industries as a whole, bbw University of Applied Sciences uses a holistic approach that offers the advantage of training professionals to proactively respond to the constant changes that characterise the industry.
The Master‘s programme takes a holistic approach to addressing the disruptive effect of the “digital shift” on society, economy and media. The programme focuses on innovation development techniques, such as design thinking, to develop the students' skills in product development, intellectual property management, branding, and advanced information and communication technologies.
The Master's programme in Management of Creative Industries has been specifically designed to span several sectors of the creative industry.
More facts about the study programme:
Perspectives after Graduation
Berlin is a vibrant hub for the creative industries. The creative industry is an exciting and booming economic sector, especially in Berlin; the creative industries of the city state provide more than 200,000 jobs that are subject to social security contributions and additionally more than 100,000 freelancers. That's why the bbw Master's programme was created – to prepare you for roles in all branches of the creative industries, including the roles of project manager, innovation manager, social media or community manager, consultant or even as the founder of your own innovative start-up.
The course structure is accommodating for those already working in the industry, because the lectures take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Seminars and lectures are held in English – the working language of most companies active in the CCI.
First Year
Second Year
Students may take the opportunity to complete an internship, but no ECTS will be awarded. Students can benefit from our well-developed network of companies to find a suitable internship. Knowledge of German at the B1 level (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students' chances of finding an internship.
For the verification of documents of non-EU citizens, we ask for an application fee of 250 EUR.
Included in tuition fees
1,000 to 1,300 EUR per month
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) of at least six semesters at a university (or equivalent institution), a technical college in Germany, or an equivalent institution abroad with a minimum grade of "satisfactory" is required for acceptance into the Master's programme.
Good English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages are required for the course of study. This language proficiency can be demonstrated via the following certificates:
For applicants from non-EU countries:
https://bbw-application.academyfive.net/de/
We have put together a checklist for your online application so that you can submit all of the necessary documents. You can find more information here.
Students can use the exclusive job portal of bbw University of Applied Sciences to find part-time jobs, internships, and jobs after graduation. Employment as a "Werkstudent" student assistant is possible. Knowledge of German at the B1 level (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students' chances of finding a part-time job.
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Each person is different and learns differently. Therefore, our task is to support each student individually during their student journey and to prepare them in the best possible way for the regional and global job markets. Each course of study is characterised by strong industry links, close partnerships with professional associations, and the chance to carry out an internship at one of the partner companies in our big network.
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