• 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 (MBA) programme at IU with a specialisation in Business Analytics is designed to turn ambitious professionals into data-driven business leaders. Our curriculum combines in-depth expertise in leadership, corporate finance, innovation, and analytics, providing a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Graduating with an MBA in Business Analytics from IU will equip you with:

• The ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Expertise in applying advanced analytics and data modeling to drive strategic decisions.
• Skills to lead data-driven projects and integrate analytics into corporate strategy.

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.

• Business Intelligence I
• Project: Business Intelligence
• Data Modeling and Reporting
• Project: Data Modeling and Reporting

Earning an MBA in Business Analytics from IU opens the door to a variety of in-demand roles in data-driven business environments. Graduates are well-placed to transform complex data into strategic decisions, optimise business performance and spearhead analytical initiatives. The average annual salary for professionals in this field is around €54,500 in Germany. Below are some career paths you can pursue after completing your MBA:

Business Intelligence Analyst

Collect, analyse and visualise operational and market data to provide actionable insights. Create dashboards and reports to help stakeholders make informed decisions and improve organisational performance.

Data Analytics Consultant

Work with organisations to implement bespoke analytics solutions. Interpret data patterns and advise on strategic improvements to guide companies in adopting data-driven practices that enhance efficiency and growth.

Analytics Project Manager

Oversee analytics projects from planning to execution. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes by translating data insights into strategic actions.

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.