IU International University of Applied Sciences
MBA in IT Management
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,017 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
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Introduction
IU's master’s programme in IT Management (MBA) will help you take the next step with your IT expertise and leadership qualities. The programme covers modern IT services, conceptual software design, IT concepts, and project management. It also focuses on your leadership qualities and soft skills, helping you grow as a person and enhancing your career opportunities.
This programme is available onsite at IU's international campus, in Berlin, and you’ll have the option to continue with an 18-month post-study work visa, which allows you to work in and explore Germany. 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)
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Curriculum
The three semesters of your MBA – IT Management programme are decidedly practice-oriented. You’ll acquire all the relevant business skills you need for a successful career as an IT manager.
You’ll gain detailed expertise in strategic thinking and operational activities in corporate management. You’ll also enhance your soft skills and train your analytical competencies.
In addition, you’ll obtain an overview of key concepts of company management in IT and information security. At the same time, you’ll analyse ways in which necessary IT services can be efficiently implemented by various departments, processes, technologies and employees.
You will also design procedures for creating high-quality software, and you will be taught to lead IT projects in compliance with international standards.
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Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
 | AccreditationIU 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. |
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| Awards and RankingsIU 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. |
| | MembershipsIU 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
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty |
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