Congratulations to Xin Li (Taiwan), David (Kenya), and Mariam (Egypt)– our MBA&E Diversity Enhancement Grant recipients for Intake 2025!

We're proud to support passionate individuals like Xin Li, David, and Mariam, who are making an impact through their work. Listen to their stories and learn how the grant is helping bring their visions to life.

Xin li: "I am from Taiwan, and my hometown is Hualien, a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and the ocean. I have been working with the Ministry of Education in Taiwan to support English teaching at universities, where I am also involved in project management and coordination.

With a background in Foreign Languages and Literature, I now hope to expand my knowledge in business and engineering. This program offers me a valuable opportunity to become more professional in the workplace and to broaden my career path. I believe that joining the MBA&E program will greatly benefit me, as it will help me develop cross-disciplinary skills essential for my future career. Moreover, the strong faculty and experienced professors are a great advantage from whom I can learn a lot. I am truly looking forward to my studies here and to exploring new opportunities ahead."

David: "It is an honour to be part of the MBA&E program at HTW Berlin. I decided to join the program because it combines both business management and engineering. This aligns with my background in Process Engineering and my experience working as a sales engineer. The "Smart Business Models and Production Systems" specialization provides the right balance between technical and strategic leadership, which is essential for driving digital transformation in industries.

Beyond academics, I value the program's international and collaborative environment, as it offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and build networks."

Mariam: "I am Mariam Fayyad, and I am from Egypt. Growing up, I was always the person who wanted to understand how things work and how to make them better. My academic path equipped me with strong analytical and project management skills, while my professional experience exposed me to the strategic and operational sides of business, sparking my desire to deepen my understanding of management and operational principles.

The MBA&E program at HTW Berlin is the perfect fit for me because it offers a unique blend of engineering critical thinking and advanced business topics, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical skills and strategic decision-making. I’m excited not just to study but to learn from people with different backgrounds, share experiences, and explore different mindsets. I want to take this knowledge and turn it into meaningful change, bringing new ideas and applying them to drive innovation and operational excellence in real-world organizations."