• 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.

Structure your future in technology with IU's MBA with a specialisation in IT Management in Germany. Our curriculum focuses on the integration of business and IT, providing you with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex technology environments. You'll come out of this MBA programme equipped to:

• Lead and strategise in the evolving IT landscape.
• Design, implement, and control IT projects and initiatives effectively.
• Make informed financial and strategic decisions within technology-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.

• IT Project Management
• IT Architecture Management
• IT Service Management
• IT Governance and Compliance

The German IT sector is one of the most vibrant in the world. With an MBA specialising in IT Management in Germany, you will have excellent career prospects in this strong market. In an era of increasing globalisation and digitalisation, managerial roles in IT are in high demand. An MBA will equip you with the necessary skills to thrive in this dynamic environment. Here are some exciting career opportunities:

IT Manager

You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing an organisation's IT operations. This involves framing IT strategies that align with business goals, managing IT services, and evaluating technological performance. In the digital era, your expertise is the backbone of a company's success.

IT Project Manager

You will oversee all aspects of technical projects. This will involve planning, organising and integrating cross-functional IT projects. Your key responsibility will be to ensure the successful execution of technology solutions in line with business objectives.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Your responsibilities will include formulating strategic IT goals, planning the IT budget, coordinating other IT professionals and implementing company-wide IT initiatives. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that the company remains competitive in a technology-driven market.

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.