Master-Distance Learning Master of Business Administration

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60 or 90 ECTS German or English
Distance Learning

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Our online Master of Business Administration (MBA) expands your knowledge of economics and supplies you with international leadership skills. You can complete your online MBA in English or German. After graduating, you are ready for responsible positions in international management

You can choose from two master’s programmes: The 90 ECTS programme enables you to acquire the necessary skills without professional experience. Starting from the second semester, you can choose a major to sharpen your profile. Our 60 ECTS programme is perfect for acquiring essential knowledge of business administration in only one year. 

Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) 60 or 90 ECTS
    German or English
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    12-36 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 425€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    The IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Study Programs

Online Master of Business Administration: Your study programmes

The online Master of Business Administration is available as a 60 or 90 ECTS programme

Your admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme: 

  • Completed undergraduate degree to the extent of 210 ECTS 
  • Proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience at the beginning of the study programme (This must be acquired after completion of the undergraduate studies)
  • Proof of German or English language skills 

Your admission requirements for the 90 ECTS programme: 

  • Completed undergraduate degree to the extent of 180 ECTS 
  • Proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience at the beginning of the study programme (This must be acquired after completion of the undergraduate studies)
  • Proof of German or English language skills

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100% Flexible

At IU you study at your own pace

100% your way

Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.

Innovative

The online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.

Specialised 
In addition to the general MBA, you have a number of specifically tailored programmes to choose from, such as health care management, real estate management or diversity management. This helps you create an indiviudal career profile. 

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Advantages

Your advantages in IU Distance Learning

Your degree brings with it many career advantages, such as the chance of a salary increase, more attractive tasks or career advancement. In addition, you will develop personally! We make sure that you can integrate your studies as flexibly as possible into your daily work and family life.
Tomorrow’s leaders
Your MBA programme prepares you for management positions in a variety of areas.
Working towards the future
Whether it’s HR or e-sports: your degree lets you transform companies towards the future.
Study according to your interests
Want to advance in a particular area? Use your studies to gain specialist knowledge.

Master of Business Administration: Your electives

Your Master of Business Administration is as practice-oriented as possible. In the 90 ECTS programme, you choose one of 20 electives: They include modules such as “Digital Business”, “Health Care Management”, “Immobilienwirtschaft”, “Digitale Transformation” and “Supply Chain Management”. This allows you to prepare perfectly for your career. 

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
Apply now
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Careers

Your professional future

Business Development Manager

You recognise trends before their time? As a Business Development Manager, you can use this skill to develop companies. You conduct analyses to optimise your companies efforts in finances, business and legal areas. Thanks to a wide range of electives, you can shape your studies according to your career objectives.

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Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.