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What is a Bachelor’s Degree in Germany and Why Do Students Choose It?  A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to students after between three and four years of study. They provide you with a thorough understanding of the subject and key skills and experience that will help kickstart your career.  They typically

What Is International Relations? International relations is the study of how countries, organisations and global players interact on the world stage. Think of it as understanding the ‘big picture’ of global cooperation. The nature and scope of international relations is impressively broad. You’ll dive into everything from why countries go to war to how international

From 29 September to 17 October 2025, Gisma University of Applied Sciences had the privilege of hosting a delegation of entrepreneurs and business leaders from Ukraine and Moldova. This visit was part of the Partnering in Business with Germany programme an initiative spearheaded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Gisma University of Applied Sciences is proud to announce the successful achievement of its AMBA re-accreditation and initial BGA accreditation, following approval by the International Accreditation Advisory Board (IAAB) of AMBA & BGA. This accomplishment marks an important milestone in Gisma’s continuous pursuit of excellence in business education and reaffirms its position as a globally

Gisma University of Applied Sciences proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Prof. Dr. Dr. Varun Gupta, Professor of Digital Innovation and Director of the Multidisciplinary Research Centre for Innovations in SMEs (MrciS), who has been recognised among the world’s leading researchers in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025. The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List

What is Social Media and Consumer Behaviour? Social media and consumer behaviour are where digital platforms meet human psychology and purchasing decisions. Consumer behaviour encompasses the processes of browsing, selecting, and making purchasing decisions influenced by social media content. When combined with social media’s persuasive influences, social media platforms are reshaping how customers evaluate, buy,

What is a creative entrepreneur? Creative entrepreneurs are individuals who leverage creativity in entrepreneurship and their creative expertise to develop marketable products or services. Some examples of this include artists, designers, photographers, writers, musicians, podcasters, coaches, and teachers who build businesses centred on their unique ideas and talents. Entrepreneurs like these combine innovation with passion and business

For this analysis, data from 681 universities with a total of more than 2.8 million students were evaluated, ranging from public universities to private universities of applied sciences. The subject choices of international students stand out in particular: computer science is the most popular field of study, followed by business administration. At some institutions, international

Potsdam, 15 September 2025 – With municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia scheduled for September, it is an opportune moment to take a closer look at the leadership of Germany’s larger municipalities. This study focuses specifically on Oberbürgermeister (senior mayors) around 350 across Germany’s major cities such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich. Who holds office, which

On 5 September 2025, the Berlin campus of Gisma University of Applied Sciences lit up with excitement as alumni, faculty, and special guests reunited for the much-anticipated Alumni mmet-up 2025. The evening was a true celebration of community an opportunity to reconnect, reflect on shared journeys, and reignite the sense of belonging that unites the