MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme, HTW Berlin, Germany

What MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme, HTW Berlin, Germany does

The MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme at HTW Berlin is an internationally accredited, 18-month full-time postgraduate degree (3 semesters, 90 ECTS) taught in English that combines business administration and engineering content for the life science industry. Founded around 2015 and operated by HTW Berlin, a public University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany, the program targets academically qualified professionals with backgrounds in pharmaceutics, chemistry, biotechnology, biology, or business who seek senior or strategic management roles in pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and digital health companies. Its student body is 98% international, drawn from over 30 countries, and the program is based at HTW Berlin's Wilhelminenhof Campus in Berlin's Oberschöneweide district.

Name

MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme, HTW Berlin, Germany

Legal name

HTW Berlin - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin

Website

https://lsm.htw-berlin.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme at HTW Berlin is an 18-month, English-taught postgraduate degree designed for international professionals pursuing senior management roles in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and digital health industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Postgraduate Professional Degree

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU)

Keywords

• Life science management
• MBA engineering program
• Biotech management education
• Pharmaceutical industry training
• Graduate professional degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: International postgraduate program charging €18,500 tuition for the full 3-semester degree plus semester fees of approximately €360 per semester. Fees may be paid in three main instalments or as a total amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The MBA&E Life Science Management Programme is an internationally accredited, full-time 3-semester (18-month) postgraduate dual-degree program that combines business administration with life science engineering. It prepares professionals with backgrounds in pharmaceutics, chemistry, biotechnology, biology or business for senior management roles in biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, and digital health industries, taught entirely in English by active life science industry professionals from companies including Boehringer Ingelheim, Moderna, and ProBioGen.

Product overview

The MBA&E Life Science Management Programme is a single unified academic degree program comprising multiple integrated modules. The core 3-semester curriculum includes foundational management modules (Corporate Finance, Project Management, Strategic Marketing), life science engineering modules (including the new AI in Life Sciences module), practical project work, and elective specialization options. Students can choose from four elective modules: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, New Technologies and Products, Advanced Processes in Life Science Industries, and Intellectual Property Management and Contract Law. An optional voluntary internship and Master's Thesis complete the program. Financial support is available through the LSM Professional Enhancement Grant scholarship covering 50% of tuition for one student per cohort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA&E Life Science Management Programme

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Boehringer IngelheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSebastian Püngel, who leads the Cell Biology Lab at Boehringer Ingelheim, teaches the 'Project Management for Production Processes' module and elective 'Advanced Processes in Life Science Industries'. Students gain insights into CMC development of biologicals and manufacturing technologies.
• ModernacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Maren von Fritschen, who leads the Regulatory Affairs unit, previously held senior leadership roles at Moderna as Head of Regulatory Policy Europe. She brings extensive regulatory science expertise and industry network to the program.
• ProBioGen AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor von Horsten held roles in Business Development, Project and Technology Management at ProBioGen AG, an internationally operating CDMO. He was among the key inventors of the GlymaxX technology and maintains advisory board position at BioGenes GmbH.
• Avalere HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEffie Baoutis, President of Medical at Avalere Health, teaches 'Strategic Marketing in Life Sciences'. Avalere Health focuses on promotional medical marketing for the healthcare industry.
• IPSEN PharmamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Soham Saha worked at IPSEN Pharma evaluating and developing early-phase treatments for rare genetic diseases. He co-founded and leads Medinsights, a health and biomedical data analytics firm.
• VTU Engineering Deutschland GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoachim Fischer serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) Qualification & Validation at VTU Engineering, focusing on GMP-compliant implementation for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• FyoniBiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lena Tholen is Director for Cell Line Development and Bioprocess Development at FyoniBio, managing complex customer projects from different areas of the biotech industry.
• ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSM has an ISPE Student Chapter providing students access to latest technologies and global industry trends through direct engagement with leading professionals. Students benefit from international networking and connections with regulatory authorities like FDA, WHO, EMA, and ICH.
• Boehmert & BoehmertmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ute Kilger, partner at Boehmert & Boehmert (IP law firm), and Dr. Sebastian Engels teach Intellectual Property Management modules. Both bring expertise in patent law and technology transfer.
• Max-Planck-Institute for Marine MicrobiologyminorOthersDr. David Probandt completed his PhD at the Max-Planck-Institute for Marine Microbiology, bringing academic research connections to the program.
• Health Capital BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin's healthcare cluster connecting industry, science, and policy to strengthen Berlin as an international life sciences hub. The cluster supports the program's location advantage as Germany's 'Health Capital'.
• UCBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company whose logo appears in the LSM Professional Network logo gallery.
• KnauerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company whose logo appears in the LSM Professional Network logo gallery.
• Evidentic GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company whose logo appears in the LSM Professional Network logo gallery.
• AOP-HEALTHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company whose logo appears in the LSM Professional Network logo gallery.
• MedinsightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and biomedical data analytics firm co-founded and led by Dr. Soham Saha, focusing on discovering new therapeutic targets and solutions for pharmaceutical, medical technology, and biotechnology sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management: German private business school offering MBA and MSc programs with strong corporate recruiting outcomes; comparable as a competing German provider of management education aimed at working professionals.
• University of St. Gallen (HSG): Swiss university with one of Europe's leading management programs and a focus on integrating industry practice; comparable as a competing international business school serving life science and adjacent sectors.
• ESMT Berlin: Berlin-based private business school offering full-time and executive MBAs with strong industry ties; most directly comparable as a Berlin competitor for management talent pipelines into German multinationals.
• Mannheim Business School (Mannheim MBA): Affiliated with the University of Mannheim, offering full-time and part-time MBAs aimed at professionals transitioning into senior roles; comparable as a competing German MBA targeting career switchers.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italian business school offering MBAs and specialized masters including pharma/healthcare management tracks; comparable as a European competitor in industry-specific management education.
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Frankfurt-based University of Applied Sciences offering management and MBA programs, including industry-focused tracks; comparable public/private-style German competitor in management education.
• Copenhagen Business School: Large European business school with English-taught MSc and MBA programs attracting international students; comparable in international cohort composition and English-language delivery.
• BI Norwegian Business School: Norwegian business school with English-taught graduate programs and strong industry connections; comparable as a Nordic competitor recruiting international professionals into management roles.
• WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: Top-ranked German business school with full-time MBA and customized corporate programs; comparable as a competing German source of management graduates for multinational employers.

Broad incumbents

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Berlin School of Business and Innovation): Berlin's academic medical center with adjacent postgraduate training offerings in health and life sciences; broader but adjacent player in Berlin's life science education ecosystem overlapping with LSM's target audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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