Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• 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

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at IU is designed to mould ambitious professionals into future business leaders. The mix of in-depth expertise in leadership, corporate finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, operations and information management encapsulated in our curriculum provides an edge in an ever-evolving business landscape. Graduating with an MBA from IU, you'll be equipped with:

• Competency to lead and manage global teams
• Expertise to drive innovation and entrepreneurship
• Skills to create strategy and manage corporate finance
• Ability to manage operations and information

Compulsory Modules

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

Electives & Majors Overview

1. Accounting — 10 ECTS
2. AI in Practice: Use Cases & Creative Prompting — 10 ECTS
3. Artificial Intelligence — 10 ECTS
4. Big Data — 10 ECTS
5. Consumer Behaviour and Research — 10 ECTS
6. Corporate Finance and Investment — 10 ECTS
7. Data Science and Analytics — 10 ECTS
8. Entrepreneurial Ecosystems — 10 ECTS
9. E-Sports Management — 10 ECTS
10. E-Sports Marketing and Event Management — 10 ECTS
11. Human Resource Management: Practice — 10 ECTS
12. Innovation and Design Lab — 10 ECTS
13. Internship — 10 ECTS
14. IT Governance and Service Management — 10 ECTS
15. IT Project and Architecture Management — 10 ECTS
16. Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things — 10 ECTS
17. Product Development and Design Thinking — 10 ECTS
18. Salesforce Consultant Specialization — 10 ECTS
19. Salesforce Sales Specialization — 10 ECTS
20. Sales, Pricing and Brand Management — 10 ECTS

Master Thesis

1. Capstone Project Thesis & Defense — 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.

Business Consultant

As a Business Consultant, your role will involve identifying business challenges, suggesting feasible solutions and assisting with their implementation. You will use your analytical abilities to decipher business complexities and apply your learned strategies to ensure optimal operational performance. This role is key to enhancing business productivity and efficiency.

Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst, you'll focus on evaluating financial data to guide business decision-making. This role involves the extensive use of your financial acumen to analyse market trends, forecast financial outcomes, provide budgetary guidance and assist in planning investment strategies. Your financial insights will directly influence strategic business decisions.

Marketing Manager

As a Marketing Manager, your responsibility lies in organising and leading marketing campaigns. Using your marketing, leadership and project management skills, you will plan, develop and implement effective marketing strategies. Your input will be integral in driving market growth and nurturing brand presence.

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.