• 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 is designed to turn ambitious professionals into future business leaders. Our curriculum, which encompasses in-depth expertise in leadership, corporate finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, operations and information management, provides a competitive advantage in an ever-evolving business landscape. Graduating with an MBA from IU will equip you with:

• The ability to lead and manage global teams.
• Expertise in driving innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Skills in creating strategy and managing corporate finance.
• Proficiency in the administration of operations and information.

Fundamental courses

• Leadership
• Strategic Management
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Managerial Economics
• International Marketing
• Corporate Finance
• Operations and Information Management
• Performance Management
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

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.

The MBA Master in Business Administration programme combines advanced management fundamentals with real-world business practice and a broad selection of specialisations. You can choose from ten focus areas to tailor your studies to your professional ambitions. This structure allows you to build strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills while developing deep expertise in your chosen field to lead, innovate, and drive growth in today’s fast-paced global business environment.

Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence
• Seminar: AI and Society
• Use Case and Evaluation
• Seminar: Current Topics in AI

Specialisation in Business Analytics

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

Specialisation in Engineering Management

• Internet of Things
• Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0
• Product Development
• Project: Design Thinking

Specialisation in Finance and Accounting

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Advanced Management Accounting & Control
• Current Issues in Accounting

Specialisation in Healthcare Management

• International Health Systems
• Health Policy and Planning
• Health Economics
• Healthcare Financing

Specialisation in Human Resources Management

• Human Resource Management I
• Human Resource Management II
• Talent Management & HR Development
• Project: Human Resources Management

Specialisation in International Management

• Managing in a Global Economy
• Seminar: Current Issues in International Management
• Negotiation
• Intercultural Management

Specialisation in IT Management

• IT Project Management
• IT Architecture Management
• IT Service Management
• IT Governance and Compliance

Specialisation in Organisational Psychology

• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Conversation Management and Communication Techniques
• Project: Corporate Organisational Development
• Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Specialisation in Supply Chain Management

• Global Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management and Controlling
• Procurement and Contract Design
• Negotiation

Non-specialisation track

Internship

For the non-specialisation track, you can choose an internship, which will give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience.

Germany is renowned for its thriving business sector, which provides immense opportunities for MBA graduates. The demand for business management specialists reflects the dynamic nature of the country's business landscape. Studying for an MBA in Germany can help you secure a lucrative role at a leading company. As an MBA graduate in Germany, you can expect to earn between €55,000 and €76,000. Below are some promising career prospects:

Business Consultant

Your role will involve identifying business challenges, suggesting feasible solutions, and helping to implement them. Using your analytical skills, you will decipher business complexities and apply learned strategies to ensure optimal operational performance.

Healthcare Consultant

In this role, you will help healthcare organisations to improve their performance by analysing data, identifying inefficiencies and designing strategic solutions. Your aim is to improve patient outcomes while strengthening organisational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Organisational Development Manager

Take the lead in initiatives that improve culture, performance and team effectiveness. Use organisational psychology to drive change, develop leaders and boost employee engagement. Work with executives and HR to align people strategies with business goals.

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.