• 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 MBA degree in Human Resource Management in Berlin is structured to provide an immersive and comprehensive learning experience that aligns with the modern dynamics of the industry.

This programme puts you in the driver’s seat of your career. With our internationally recognised MBA degree, you’ll have the means to:

• Navigate the strategic landscape of corporate finance
• Master the complexities of international marketing
• Implement effective performance measurement techniques
• Champion leadership and innovation in organisations

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. Human Resource Management: Theory — 10 ECTS
2. Human Resource Management: Practice — 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.

Human Resource Manager

In this role, you will oversee an organisation’s human resources department, ensuring the efficient management of workforce planning, recruitment and employee relations. You will also be involved in shaping and maintaining the company culture while driving strategies to optimise employee performance and satisfaction.

Organisational Development Consultant

As an Organisational Development Consultant, you bring change to the organisation by using your expertise in Human Resources, behavioural science, and business strategies. This involves assessing the company's current operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that drive organisational growth and efficiency.

Recruitment Manager

As a Recruitment Manager, your primary task involves attracting, sourcing, selecting and recruiting skilled talent for various roles within a company. You bring the best minds to the company, using your sharp eye for talent and your exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure a smooth hiring process.

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.