MBA in IT Management

• 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

Structure your future in technology with IU's MBA in IT Management in Germany. Our curriculum unfolds over three semesters, focusing on the integration between business and technology. The course allows prospective students to gain knowledge in key areas such as Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, International Marketing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Operations and Information Management. You'll come out of this MBA programme equipped to:

• Lead and strategize in the ever-changing IT landscape.
• Understand and execute financial decisions related to IT.
• Manage IT initiatives and projects effectively.

Compulsory Modules

1. Leadership — 5 ECTS
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship — 5 ECTS
3. Corporate Finance — 5 ECTS
4. International Marketing — 5 ECTS
5. Managerial Economics — 5 ECTS
6. Performance Measurement — 5 ECTS
7. Strategic Management — 5 ECTS
8. Business Ethics and Corporate Governance — 5 ECTS
9. Operations and Information Management — 5 ECTS

Electives Overview

1. IT Project and Architecture Management — 10 ECTS
2. IT Governance and Service Management — 10 ECTS

Master Thesis

1. Capstone Project Thesis & Defence — 25 ECTS

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

IT Manager

As an IT Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating and overseeing an organisation's technology operations. You’ll frame IT strategies to align with business goals, manage IT services and evaluate technological performance. Your expertise provides the backbone of a company's success in the digital era.

IT Project Manager

As an IT Project Manager, your role will be to oversee all aspects of technical projects. You’ll plan, organise, and integrate cross-functional information technology projects. Successful execution of technology solutions in line with business objectives will be your key responsibility.

CIO (Chief Information Officer)

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is one of the top-level decision-makers in a company. You'll be responsible for formulating strategic IT goals, planning the IT budget, coordinating other IT professionals, and implementing company-wide IT initiatives. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the company stays 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

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

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

• IELTS (at least 6.5 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 90 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 176)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.