Master of Business Administration (One Year)

Why should you consider studying for an MBA?

The Master of Business Administration at IU offers a variety of career opportunities after graduation. The international orientation of the programme makes it possible to prove one's skills in the global working world and to assign with international companies. By imparting knowledge in areas such as finance, economics, marketing and leadership, you qualify for challenging tasks in middle to upper management in various fields.

At IU, you can choose between two modern campuses in Berlin and Bad Honnef, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, learning spaces and libraries. Experience the vibrant Berlin scene or settle into the friendly environment of Bad Honnef, where on-campus accommodation is available. Join clubs and societies, relax in social areas, and embrace the supportive international community throughout your educational journey.

What does it mean to study on IU Campus?

• All programmes taught in English

• 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent

• A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany

• IU’s AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions

Other perks:

• Study and collaborate in small groups during on-campus tutorials

• Free online German language course

• Access to jobs board and optional internship module

• Optional internship module

• 18-month post-study visa eligibility

Why IU?

• Blended learning: Attend tutorials on campus only 2-3 times per week

• Flexible: Study online at your own schedule the rest of the week

• Explore work-study options in Germany: up to 20 hours per week while studying

• Career-oriented: IU provides specialized degree programs in high-demand fields.

• Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies

• Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa

• All programmes are accredited: according to German and EU standards in education

• IU degrees are internationally recognised and can be converted to overseas equivalents for work or further studies

• Recognised by WES Canada & US and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Our 60-credit MBA teaches you how to analyse competitors and markets, develop new products and business ideas, advise customers, lead departments and teams or strategically position a brand. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enter a role in leadership or entrepreneurs that want to start their own business. You'll gain a solid foundation for business administration and management and start to build a network of business contacts that could fuel your success later in your professional journey. You can also choose to extend your MBA, specialising in one of five areas and focusing on your ideal career. Our team and academics are always on hand to give you support and advice.

1st Semester

• Leadership
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Marketing
• Performance Measurement
• Corporate Finance
• Managerial Economics

2nd Semester

• Strategic Management
• Operations and Information Management
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Capstone Thesis and Defense

Specialise with our MBA

Want to specialise in a particular area or industry? You can also choose to extend your degree for an extra 30 ECTS credits with our Master of Business Administration. Choose between areas including Finance and Accounting, Big Data, Marketing, Information Technology, or Engineering. Head to the Master of Business Administration page to find out more.

Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships

	Accreditation  IU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, and the German Council of Science and Humanities. This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can now accredit their own programmes.
	Awards and Rankings  IU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage.
	Memberships  IU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning Since April 2023, IU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the largest university association in the world with foreign universities as an associate member. IU is also the only European member of Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent

Global Recognition and Academic Partners

Career Possibilities

An MBA is recognised around the world and prepares you with methods, tools, and skills to make your mark in the business world. Whether you want to start your own business or enter top positions at big-name companies across the world, the “One-Year MBA” from IU will help you get to where you want to go.

Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager you need to have a feel for change and trends. You analyse developments and markets and develop new products and business ideas on this basis. In addition, you bring sound knowledge in the areas of finance, economics and law to the right place.

Consultant

As a Consultant, you consult various businesses. These consultations could be on general management of the business or how to go through a process of change. You adapt your basic consultation concept to the individual needs and assignments of your client while meeting your own, or your employer's targets.

Senior Brand Manager

As a Brand Manager, your job is to strategically develop, position and coordinate a company's brand or image with the goal of making it highly recognisable and differentiating it from other companies. As part of this, your responsibilities include cross-product strategy planning using effective external communication. As a Brand Manager, you also design innovative, cross-channel media campaigns that are implemented, analysed and optimised nationally and internationally.