• Degree Programme: MBA 60 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: 12 months

Immerse yourself in the world of business administration with our One-Year MBA programme at IU in Germany. This intensive programme will prepare you for senior management roles by equipping you with advanced managerial and strategic capabilities. Enrolling on our MBA programme will enhance your skills in the following areas:

• Improve your ability to lead teams and make informed business decisions.
• Learn to identify opportunities and drive innovative ventures.
• Use financial and economic principles to plan your business effectively.
• Lead responsibly and uphold ethical standards.

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.

MBA degrees are in high demand, as many organisations favour hiring candidates who hold one. Our One-Year MBA programme in Germany could help you build a promising career in a short amount of time. On completion of your MBA in Germany, you can expect to earn between €55,000 and €76,000. Now, let's take a look at some potential career paths for our graduates:

Management Consultant

Help businesses to operate more effectively by evaluating their operations, identifying areas for improvement and proposing strategic solutions. Germany's consulting sector offers a variety of roles at leading firms and growing start-ups nationwide, spanning a range of industries.

Business Development Manager

Drive strategic growth by tracking market trends and bringing new products and ideas to life. Use business analytics and decision-making skills to navigate the international business landscape and drive meaningful change throughout Germany's dynamic economy.

Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

Focus on corporate combinations that add value and increase efficiency. Research acquisition targets, analyse financial data and present your findings to decision-makers. Use your corporate finance expertise to execute successful M&A projects in Germany's robust business environment.

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 210 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the One-year MBA / 60 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.