Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Berlin

• 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

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives. 

The interview is a required component of the eligibility check for international applicants. If you miss your interview, The invitation will be sent again to allow you to schedule a new appointment. You may reschedule the interview up to three times. After the third invitation, and if there is no attendance, IU will assume you are no longer interested. 

If the interview is not passed, admission screeners will review the reasons and provide recommendations for next steps. For example, if the reason is related to English skills, the team may suggest registering for an English course or improving conversation skills. Applicants may contact IU when they wish to retake the interview, at which point the application can be reactivated. 

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.

• 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:
  
  Proof of work experience (EN)
  Proof of work experience (NL)
  Proof of work experience (ES)
  Proof of work experience (IT)
  Proof of work experience (FR)

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

• IELTS (at least 6.5 points)

• TOEFL IBT (at least 90 points)

• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 176)

*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.

  
  

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.

IU’s English language requirements may differ from those set by your Embassy for visa applications. For your student visa application, you must follow the requirements specified by your local Embassy.

An MBA from IU in Berlin equips students with the core competencies needed for high-level managerial roles, including leadership, finance, marketing and strategy. The curriculum combines academic excellence with real-world case studies to ensure that students gain practical insights into managing businesses in the global market. The Global MBA programme focuses on key areas such as corporate finance and leadership, providing students with a solid foundation for a successful career.

Yes, Berlin offers many employment opportunities for MBA students, enabling them to gain professional experience alongside their studies. The city's dynamic job market comprises a variety of multinational corporations, start-ups and consulting firms that offer internships and part-time roles to business administration students.

*Ensure that your mandatory in-person lectures are compatible with your working hours.

The Master of Business Administration programme at IU Berlin is designed to prepare global professionals by combining solid managerial knowledge with hands-on experience. Students work on innovative entrepreneurial projects, collaborate with international peers and are able to network with a variety of multinational corporations within Berlin's thriving business ecosystem. The programme's core modules focus on practical business skills, ensuring that graduates are ready for the global market.

Studying for an MBA in Berlin, a major international business hub, opens doors to many multinational corporations, start-ups and consulting firms. If you aspire to senior leadership roles, entrepreneurship or a career in global consultancy, the Berlin MBA at IU will equip you with the core competencies, industry connections and employment opportunities you need to achieve your career goals.

The Berlin MBA at IU is designed to equip students with the solid managerial knowledge and core competencies needed to succeed in the global market. Through real-world case studies and networking opportunities with multinational corporations, students gain valuable professional experience that enhances their employment prospects worldwide. In the final phase, students can conduct in-depth research on a specialised topic of their choice, further solidifying their expertise.