Become your own boss

Master of Business Administration

Shape your own career with business expertise and specialisations to suit you on an IU MBA – all with the benefit of flexible learning.

Study your way

Study from anywhere, at any time

Take your career to the next level

Open up new promotions and management roles

Develop global management skills

Study with professionals from all over the world

Take your career to the next level with an MBA degree

Lead international companies to success: master the art of business administration.

Add management and leadership skills to your existing professional experience, and position yourself as an ideal candidate for top-level jobs.

As an MBA student, you’ll focus on these hard-skills:

Performance management
Corporate finance
International marketing
Managerial economics
Strategic management
Business ethics
Operations and information management

You’ll also develop vital managerial soft-skills:

Multi-cultural communication
Leading diverse teams
Project management
Group work
Decision making

You can choose between graduating with a general MBA, or a specialised MBA, where you can focus on one of 12 different business sectors – such as artificial intelligence, finance & accounting, or IT management.

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Detailed study content & module overview
Your options for specialisation
Application & financing options
Career prospects as an MBA graduate

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Online

Complete flexibility: Study any time on any device
Affordable: Flexible monthly payments
Choose a time model which suits your lifestyle

On campus

Study in small groups in close contact with your lecturer
Work in and explore Germany with a hybrid study model
Apply for an 18-month post-study work visa for after you graduate

Study in our most flexible format - whenever and wherever you are. Choose to study full-time or part-time, depending on your needs.

Start in our online format with all its benefits. When you're ready, complete your degree on campus to start your career in Germany. With our 18 month post-study work visa option!

Study your whole degree in Germany and utilize all on campus benefits. Small classes and tutoring, networking and career events, post-study work visa and much more!

Your degree summed up

All the important details about the programmes

Study model

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
90 ECTS credits
Study format: Online / On Campus

Duration of study

18 months
Part time models available

Study fees

Online: From ~~555~~ 183 euros per month
On campus: From ~~888~~ 669 euros per month

Accreditation

English
All study programmes are accredited in line with German and European standards

Admission

Completed Undergraduate Degree
English Skills
One Year of Work Experience

Reduce your study fees

Depending on your study model, you can pay on a monthly, semester, or yearly basis

Join thousands of international IU graduates

Our degrees are supervised and accredited to match international education standards, and are therefore recognised around the world.

Your studies at IU are designed to offer the best value for your future career:

Practical work-skills
Industry proven experience
Latest professional developments

An IU degree is proof for any potential employer that you’re ready to excel in your area of expertise.

That’s why 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months of graduating.

Our partnership with the knowledge trust

75% of young South Africans are not in education, training, or employment.

South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate in the world, and the highest gini coefficient in the world. IU has partnered with The Knowledge Trust to close the skills gap by offering bursaries to empower the youth and build pipelines of future talent for employers.

We recognise that everyone has different financial circumstances, that’s why we partnered with South Africa’s leading education finance specialist, Fundi. They offer a wide range of financial solutions to enable South African students to pursue the future they deserve. Through Fundi, you can get loans for courses, as well as discounts and payment plans for tablets and laptops.

Fundi gives you all the tools required to succeed in your journey towards career success without the stress of wondering if you have the money to do it. If you need an education loan contact Fundi: support@fundi.co.za or call their call center: 0860555544.

What our students say

“The flexible online learning model means I can work during the day and still set aside roughly 5 hours daily to study my course modules. It really helps me balance work and studies.”

Velile Freddy

BEng Industrial Engineering, South Africa
“I chose my degree as it’s IT-oriented...and in today’s digital era, the field is bustling with opportunities for graduates. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to get an IU scholarship so I could afford to increase my employability and pursue my dreams.”

Shamila Adegboye

B.Sc. Business and IT, South Africa
“I chose the MBA program at IU (International University) because I recently left my job to operate my own businesses full-time and I want to learn how to better manage my team and serve as a strategic partner to my clientele.”

Tokyo Ndela

MBA, South Africa
“In addition to growing as an IT professional, I also want to develop professionally in the area of IT business. This gives me the perfect balance between IT and Business.”

Reon Smith

Bachelor Business and IT, South Africa
“I've found all the modules in my program useful, eye opening and interesting for me. They are all well-structured, informative, and knowledgeable.”

Julia Nkosi

Master of Engineering, Engineering Management, South Africa
“My educational journey at IU equips me with the necessary skills to take on management roles and will hopefully open doors internationally for me in my career.”

Charles Chitondo

MBA Big Data Management, South Africa

“The flexible online learning model means I can work during the day and still set aside roughly 5 hours daily to study my course modules. It really helps me balance work and studies.”

Velile Freddy

BEng Industrial Engineering, South Africa
“I chose my degree as it’s IT-oriented...and in today’s digital era, the field is bustling with opportunities for graduates. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to get an IU scholarship so I could afford to increase my employability and pursue my dreams.”

Shamila Adegboye

B.Sc. Business and IT, South Africa
“I chose the MBA program at IU (International University) because I recently left my job to operate my own businesses full-time and I want to learn how to better manage my team and serve as a strategic partner to my clientele.”

Tokyo Ndela

MBA, South Africa
“In addition to growing as an IT professional, I also want to develop professionally in the area of IT business. This gives me the perfect balance between IT and Business.”

Reon Smith

Bachelor Business and IT, South Africa
“I've found all the modules in my program useful, eye opening and interesting for me. They are all well-structured, informative, and knowledgeable.”

Julia Nkosi

Master of Engineering, Engineering Management, South Africa
“My educational journey at IU equips me with the necessary skills to take on management roles and will hopefully open doors internationally for me in my career.”

Charles Chitondo

MBA Big Data Management, South Africa

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