MBA - FINANACE & ACCOUNTING

Do you want to take your financial know-how to the next level? In our internationally oriented MBA with a specialisation in Finance & Accounting, you’ll learn everything you need to succeed in financial management roles.
Course Start Date
Start the first of every month
100% International
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world
Learning Format
Fully Online or Blended
Duration
18 Months / 3 Semesters
Tuition fee
Starting from 293 € per month

Start your online MBA – Finance & Accounting

Do you aspire to a management position in finance and want to bring your management skills up to top international level?

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the highest academic management qualification on the global education market. With our specialised MBA – Finance & Accounting online study programme, you’ll gain sound business administration know-how, key leadership skills and comprehensive specialist knowledge of international finance & accounting. Once you graduate, you’ll have your pick of attractive leading roles in finance.

The IU International University of Applied Sciences MBA – Finance & Accounting study programme complies with the internationally recognised EQUAL MBA Guidelines.

CURRICULUM

Leadership

  • Foundations of Professional Leadership
  • Leadership and Motivation in the Corporation
  • Leadership and Corporate Culture
  • Leadership and Change Management
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship in a Globalized World
  • Basics of Entrepreneurship
  • Business Ideas and Company Foundations
  • Financing Sources and Processes
  • Internet, Digital Business, and Artificial Intelligence
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Family-owned Companies

 

International Marketing

  • Introduction to International Marketing
  • The International Context of Corporations
  • International Marketing Strategies
  • Features of the Marketing-mix Specific to the International Context
  • Trends in International Marketing

 

Performance Measurement

  • Performance Measurement Concepts
  • Measuring Financial Performance
  • Drivers of Financial and Operational Performance

 

Corporate Finance

  • Portfolio and Capital Market Theory
  • Financing and Capital Structure
  • Company Assessment Procedures
  • Acquisition, Corporate Control, and Governance
  • Finance Planning

 

Managerial Economics

  • The Nature of Managerial Economics
  • Market Forces: Demand and Supply
  • Market Structures and Competition
  • Strategy Analysis and Decision-making
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Strategic Management

  • Foundations and Concepts of Strategic Management
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • International Challenges of Strategic Managemen

Operations and Information Management

  • Preparation of Reliable Demand Forecasts
  • Site Planning
  • Process Design and Process Planning
  • Inventory Management and Production Control
  • Information Systems in the Supply Chain
  • Behavioral Operations Management

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

  • Introduction to
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Ethics Theories
  • Business Ethics Problem Areas and Solutions
  • Basic Perspectives of Corporate Governance
  • Monitoring Concepts for Corporate Governance
  • Combining Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

 

Advanced Corporate Finance

  • Financing decisions and issuing securities
  • Debt financing and leasing
  • Options and futures
  • Takeovers, corporate control, and governance
  • Unsolved issues and the future of finance

 

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • Introduction to investment analysis and portfolio management
  • Portfolio selection and the optimum portfolio
  • The equilibrium in capital markets and asset pricing models
  • Analysis and management of securities
  • Evaluation of the investment performance

 

Advanced Management Accounting & Control

  • Controllership and the CFO: Core Competencies, Organization, and Strategies
  • Contingency Theory and Management Accounting and Control
  • Levers of Control
  • Behavioral Management Accounting and Control
  • Transfer Pricing, and Corporate and Shared Service Centers
  • Balance Scorecard, Executive Remuneration, and Control
  • Product Life Cycle, Business Strategy, and Control

Current Issues in Accounting

  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Optimization of Receivables and Inventory
  • Optimization of Liabilities and Equity
  • Current Issues in Financial Accounting
  • Valuing Businesses
  • Capital Budgeting 154
  • Financial Modeling and Valuation

 

Advanced Management Accounting & Control

KEY FEATURES

WES Recognised

Canada and America System

Language of Instruction

English

Accreditation & Recognition

Accredited in line with German and European standards

Mode of Teaching

Online

Degree Awarded

Earn the same IU Degree as awarded On-Campus

Assistance

Job Assistance program to land you your dream job

Alumni Status

Alumni status from IU and LSBU

Work Permit

18-month post-study work visa

Employment

94% success rate in employment

Country

Germany

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ADMISSION DETAILS

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process consists of four simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

Step 1

Submit Application

Step 2

Application Review

Step 3

Telephonic Discussion

Step 4

Admission Completed

LEXTORAH ADVANTAGE

Scholarship

Get up to 85% in scholarships when you apply through Lextorah

Free Course

Free German language course

Job Assistance

Get premium access to latest and relevant opportunities on top job platform.

Visa Assistance

Visa Assistance to take care from Application to Interview

Financing Options

Secure 0% student loan and or sponsorship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS) is an engaging, yet rigorous 18-month online/offline program designed specifically for professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills related to business. The degree is awarded by IU Germany.

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. In the final semester of the course, you will be writing a Thesis and participate in Colloquium.

The online program schedule is designed to ensure that you can successfully study alongside your job. Devoting 12-15 hours every week should be enough to graduate from the program. However, the more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the program. 

Post successful completion of the course, you will get a Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS) Degree from IU, Germany.

Learners score should be less than or equal to 3.50 of German GPA in graduation (3 or 4 Years), 2 years of work experience after the completion of your graduation and the Medium of Instruction should be English as certified by bachelors graduation institution (MOI letter is required for admission purposes). For on-campus transition – where applicable -Recommended to have an additional English Language Certificate for Visa appointment (IELTS score of minimum 6.0 bands, TOEFL – Minimum 80). 

Candidates whose score is more than 3.50 German GPA in the UG degree are not eligible to apply.

Germany has the lowest unemployment rate across Europe of 5%. As per German industry bodies.

As a student, you can work 20 hours per week or 120 full days part-time during the year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10 Euros per hour.

If you want move to Germany for your studies, you need to prove you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself in Germany, you have to deposit 11,208 Euro in a blocked German bank account before you apply for Visa. This amount can be withdrawn once you reach Germany to support your monthly expenses. Your actual expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle in Germany.

Germany allows for the application of up to 18 months of a post-study work visa after completing a degree from Germany.

IU( International University of Applied Science) Germany was established in 1998 and as the name suggest, it’s a university of applied sciences. They have 17 campuses in Germany with 40 examination centres. International students can opt for either the Berlin campus or the Bad Honnef campus.

IU Germany prides itself on small class sizes. The typical class size at IU Germany is 30 students. IU also has a well-established career centre that helps students in getting jobs. 94% of IU graduates receive a job offers within 6 months of completion of the course.

Online:
We guarantee IU online students maximum flexibility, so you can choose your own starting date in your application. IU has multiple intakes per year, you can apply at any time.
On-Campus: IU on-campus programs have fixed starting times. See the course pages for more.

Click the Apply Now button on the course page and fill out the form. Our Admissions Counselor will get in touch as soon as possible. 

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