MBA Engineering Management

IU of Applied Sciences

Develop the leadership, strategic, and entrepreneurial skills needed to excel in engineering management. This programme equips you to lead projects, drive innovation, and make informed decisions in corporate finance and international business within the engineering sector.

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MBA

Programme level

18 months

Study duration

11,433$

Cost per year

English

Study language

Programme info

  • Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
  • Language: English
  • Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
  • Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
  • Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
  • Study Duration: 18 months

The MBA programme will strengthen your leadership, strategic thinking and managerial capabilities, while providing you with a solid grounding in essential business functions. There are ten specialisations to choose from, including Artificial Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. You can therefore tailor your degree to your career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for senior-level roles, armed with practical experience, advanced decision-making skills and the confidence to drive growth and transformation in any industry.

Our Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Engineering Management is curated to prepare you for leading the development of smart, connected engineering solutions. The programme content provides comprehensive insights into modern production methods, technology-driven innovation, human-centred design, and strategic decision-making in technologically advanced environments. The outcome of your studies will leave you poised to:

  • Lead and strategise within digitally networked engineering contexts.
  • Drive innovation by integrating modern technologies and design-focused thinking.
  • Confidently manage financial, operational, and market-oriented decisions in engineering-driven organisations.

Fundamental courses

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Managerial Economics
  • Performance Management
  • International Marketing
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Operations and Information Management


Capstone project

An MBA capstone project is the final step in many MBA programmes. Here, MBA students apply all that they have learnt by analysing a meaningful and strategic business question.

  • Internet of Things
  • Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0
  • Product Development
  • Project: Design Thinking

As Europe's manufacturing powerhouse, Germany has a high demand for innovative leaders in engineering management. By studying our Master of Business Administration specialising in Engineering Management in Germany, you can position yourself for exciting leadership roles within the dynamic engineering sector. The average annual salary for engineering managers in Germany ranges from €95,000 to €115,000, depending on experience and location. Here are some exciting prospects available to you:


Engineering Project Manager

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects by coordinating manpower and budgeting, and by maintaining strict timelines. Ensure that the highest quality and safety standards remain uncompromised in Germany's leading engineering and manufacturing sectors.


Operations Manager

Oversee departmental or company operations to ensure that teams meet project objectives on time and to the required standard. Focus on strategic planning and implementation, resource allocation, production methods and operational efficiency, working across Germany's diverse industrial landscape.


Supply Chain Manager

Take control of every stage of the supply chain, from procurement and production to transportation and final delivery. Use data and analytics to optimise processes, increase profitability and ensure customer satisfaction in Germany's advanced manufacturing economy.

General admission requirements

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies


Further admission opportunities

Applicants with an undergraduate degree comprising 180 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the 90 ECTS MBA program by 

  • Providing proof of at least one year of full-time work experience to compensate for a maximum of 30 ECTS at the start of the study program.

(This work experience must be acquired after completing the undergraduate degree.)


Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.


Work experience

  • Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
  • You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us


English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
  • TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
  • Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 


Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.

Programme campus:

Cologne

University’s main campus:

IU of Applied Sciences

Berlin, Germany

Programme name:

MBA Engineering Management

Field of study:

Business & Management, Industrial, Engineering & Project Management

Programme level:

MBA

Programme language:

English

Language requirements:

IELTS: 6

TOEFL: 80

Cambridge certificate: B2

Duration & semesters:

18 months / 3 semesters

Next admission date:

01 Apr 2026

Programme pricing

Study mode Workload Duration Cost per year Total cost
On-campus Full-time 18 months 11,433$ 17,150$
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