Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Move up in the professional ladder, with an online MBA degree.
Earn more, get promoted, and advance to management roles.
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Open up new promotions and management roles
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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Request your free programme information material with everything you need to know
- Detailed study content & module overview
- Your options for specialisation
- Application & financing options
- Career prospects as an MBA graduate
Your MBA degree summed up:
90 ECTS
Language: English
Start online studies: any time
*based on the exchange rate from 01.06.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
90 ECTS
Language: English
*based on the exchange rate from 01.06.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
There are no hidden costs – you only pay your tuition fees. The fees cover:
- Teaching and study material
- Marking of your end-of-module exams
- Online tutorials and guidance from tutors
- Use of the online campus
- Individual study coaching
- Online exams
- Career coaching
A cutting-edge online learning experience:
With the IU digital learning platform, you decide when and how you want to study.
Get instant access to a wide variety of innovative learning tools and resources, from the comfort of your couch.
Use innovative technology to build the study schedule that works best for you, and ace your studies.
You’ll also get a free MS Office package for the entire duration of your studies.
Students with a registered address in the EU will also receive a free iPad to use during their studies
Plus, there’s a bonus: when you use our e-tools, we convert the resources you save in green energy by planting trees.
2023 QS Online MBA Rankings: #26 in Europe
Reach greater heights in your career with our world-class, affordable online MBA programmes. Apply now and start online right away!
Make the right choice for your career. Choose IU.
24/7/365 access to all course materials, videos and tutorials.
Study part-time or full-time, and start whenever you want.
Take your exams online whenever it suits you.
Complete your degree without ever having to leave the house.
The MBA degree is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council.
All of our study programmes, materials, and services are recognised internationally, and are regularly reviewed and updated by international accreditation institutions.
The contents of programmes meet high internal and external quality standards.
Recurring Q&A sessions with your tutors.
1-on-1 consultations with study coaches for motivation throughout your studies.
Job-hunting support from our career office experts.
Connect with an international professional network of over 100,000 IU members.
The programme is supervised by Prof. Dr. Georg Brekel: 20+ years of experience in the private business sector as a manager and consultant.
Graduate with job-ready knowledge and skills.
According to our recent alumni survey, 1 in every 2 IU graduates saw increased salaries within 12 months of graduation.
Join thousands of international IU graduates:
And turn your skills into a successful international career
With the skills you’ll develop during your Master of Business Administration studies, you’ll be ready to take on advanced responsibilities and management-level roles in any business-related role.
IU graduates work in leading companies around the world, from Microsoft and Meta to BMW and Accenture.
That can be you too – start your degree and build the career you’ve always wanted.
Testimonials:
Become a part of our 100,000+ international student community:
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“With the IU Master, I was able to acquire valuable strategic-global leadership skills that are very much in demand in today's jobs.”
Doreen Richter
Graduate
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“I chose IU because it is the most flexible of all the online universities I looked at.”
Marie Arnold
Online student
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“I wanted a career change but still be able to apply the knowledge I've gained to my work.”
Anne-Kathrin Gansebohm
Online student