BERLIN, November 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- The school aims
to create local employment in higher
education, working with academic and business
partners to provide far-reaching opportunities for students
- Royal Patronage
announced to help guide the future direction of BSBI art
programmes
Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) officially
opened on Tuesday 6 November in Berlin. The ceremonial event celebrated the
first achievements of the young institution, as well as announcing
future developments.
BSBI launched earlier in 2018 with bachelor's and master's
degrees in business administration; tourism, hospitality and events
management; marketing; finance, fashion retail and luxury
management. The school welcomed its second intake in October,
reaching over a 100 new students coming from India, Mexico, Pakistan, Italy, Greece, Jordan, China, Azerbaijani, Lebanese, Nepal, Tadzhikistan, France; and it is currently expanding its
portfolio of courses and collaborations.
The event was hosted by Alexander
Zeitelhack, recently appointed Associate Dean at BSBI, who
outlined the vision of the institution in his opening speech. "Our
mission is to educate, train and integrate students from all over
the world into the German culture and economic landscape.
"Working with international educational and commercial partners,
we aim to grow our presence in the higher education sector in
Germany. This will benefit our
students, who will have access to many career opportunities, and
support the industry in the country by generating employment."
As a testament to BSBI's commitment in opening new opportunities
to students, the event saw the participation of representatives of
businesses, education providers and employment sector who share the
schools' values and attention for innovation. The keynote speakers
included Professor Marco De Marco,
Dean of Economy Faculty at International Telematic University
UNINETTUNO, and Andreas Gall, Chief
Innovation Officer at Red Bull Media House.
The ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the
school was led by His Royal Highness Prince Paul Philippe
Hohenzollern of Romania and Her
Royal Highness Princess Lia of Romania, Patrons of BSBI. They were introduced
alongside Her Serene Highness Princess Madeleine of Bentheim and
Steinfurt, Honorary Patron of BSBI.
The school's patrons will play an instrumental role in helping
the institution deliver its vision of inclusive business education.
Thanks to their support, the school has launched the BSBI Patron
Scholarship, a grant designed to give domestic, European and
international students the opportunity to study in Berlin.
"We believe in making higher education truly accessible for
everybody, and we are confident that we can create affordable
programmes that deliver in quality and employment prospects for our
students," said Alexander. "With this scholarship, we can offer
talented individuals the unique opportunity to study in
Germany and enjoy the learning
experience we have created at BSBI."
Berlin School of Business and Innovation combines traditional
classroom-based teaching and blended learning. The school also
works with several partners to provide students with dedicated
services, learning resources outside the classroom and career
opportunities.
Sagi Hartov, Executive Chairman
and Co-Founder of BSBI, recognised the support given to the school
by these collaborations: "Our students are our main focus and we
believe that we need to provide for them beyond the academic
offer.
"Working with leading companies we ensure every aspect of their
experience is taken care of, so that they can truly focus on their
studies. Most importantly, our partners provide guest speakers,
visits and internships to give our students a practical
understanding of how the concepts they are learning apply to real
businesses."
For more information, please visit https://berlinsbi.com/
About Berlin School of Business and Innovation
The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is located
in the heart of Berlin, on
Potsdamer Strasse. The cosmopolitan Schöneberg area will provide
graduates with the opportunity to be close to some of the biggest
international corporations, enhancing their chances to become
exceptional leaders in their chosen field.
Every course is designed with three principles in mind -
Enterprise, Leadership and Success - which is why each programme
focuses on improving practical business skills and understanding of
the industry. Students will receive the tools and information
they need for professional success, as well as support from
industry focused academics who are at the top of their field. They
will also benefit from extensive career support for guidance and
advice.