HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration – Bachelor, Master and Executive Education

Master in Innovation Management

Part-time postgraduate degree programme with a focus on business planning, corporate management, innovation & internationalisation

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HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration –
Bachelor, Master and Executive Education

Study and work in Hamburg

HSBA is closely linked to Hamburg’s economy, offering academic business studies for working professionals leading to undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. The undergraduate work-study programmes combine challenging academic study with on-the-job training in one of our 300 partner companies. The postgraduate part-time courses let you pursue a MSc degree while continuing working and maintaining momentum in your career.

Undergraduate Courses

Our work-study programmes combine business administration studies with hands-on professional experience. Learn more about our cooperative Bachelor's Programmes ...

Master's Degree Courses

Gain a Master of Science degree: Study a part-time programme while in employment, boosting your career.

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Executive Education

Further education in Hamburg at HSBA: Intensive short courses, seminars, workshops and tailor-made programmes for professional development. Making the Best of You.

New Appointments to the Scientific Advisory Board

Career

100% of Bachelor graduates receive an attractive job offer from their company.

Hamburg

7 minutes' walk to the Elbe, 10 to the Alster, 10 to the town hall: New campus in the heart of Hamburg

Network

300+ partner companies, active alumni network, mentoring programme, networking events

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News & Stories

26 Jan 2026

On 1 January 2026, the Scientific Advisory Board of HSBA began its work with a new line-up. The Scientific Advisory Board is an independent panel of experts that advises the university on the strategic development and direction of its research activities. The new members were appointed by the university management for a term of three years.

Fast-Track Master’s Degree: Graduate in Just Two Years

21 Jan 2026

From the 2026 academic year onwards, HSBA will offer afast-track Master of Science in Innovation Management for students who wish to complete their degree in a shorter time frame. This compact study option allows students to graduate within four semesters (two years), while maintaining the programme’s academic rigour, quality and depth.

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Affiliate Fellowship Programme: HSBA Expands its Academic Network

12 Jan 2026

At the turn of the year, the HSBA management appointed Prof Dr Oliver Schnittka as the first Affiliate Professor and Dr Hans Jaich as the first Affiliate Research Fellowat HSBA. With the newly introduced Affiliate Fellowship Programme, the university is systematically expanding its national and international research network, strengthening academic exchange and increasing the visibility of its research activities.