Master of Business Administration

Leading Online MBA Program

This study programme will teach you everything you need to know to become a great manager, business mind and entrepreneur
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

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the highest academic management qualification on the global education market. No matter what your professional background, with the online Master of Business Administration MBA programme at IU, you’ll expand your specialist knowledge with the addition of in-depth business know-how, and bring your leadership skills up to top international level. 

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, available completely online, is highly practice-oriented, and will provide you with all the business administration knowledge and skills you’ll need as a future manager in international companies. 

You’ll acquire in-depth expertise in strategy and leadership, categories of business organisations, management framework, management theory and management tools. You’ll use decision theory as a basis for developing qualitative and quantitative strategies for identifying management problems and establishing effective solutions. International case studies (incl. Harvard Business Cases) are regularly included in the course, strengthening the connection between theory and practice and positioning the study materials in a global context.

Once you graduate, you’ll be able to take a responsible, ethical approach to decision-making and evaluation. Use your knowledge to critically reflect on your professional actions with regards to intercultural social expectations and consequences. 

Thanks to our broad range of compulsory electives, you’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in many exciting areas, such as artificial intelligence, big data, digital business models and creative working methods.

The order of courses presented below is for the online studies model of this programme.

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

Elective 1

Elective 2

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

Elective 1

Elective 2

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

Elective 1

Elective 2

  • Capstone Project Thesis & Defense

Sales, Pricing And Brand Management

Corporate Finance And Investment

It Project And Architecture Management

Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 And Internet Of Things

Data Science And Analytics

Consumer Behaviour And Research

Accounting

It Governance And Service Management

Product Development And Design

Big Data

KEY FEATURES

WES Recognized -

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

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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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