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Distance LearningFurther Education
IT Betriebswirt:in (IU)*
IT Betriebswirt:in (IU)*
Duration:3 semesters・90 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 286217
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Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by September 30th and use the code SMART26 to get a €1,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
Start your further education IT Business Economist (IU) today
The goal of IT Business Economist (IU) is to provide you, as an aspiring professional, with a broad foundational education in the field of IT business administration. Alongside academic and practical expertise, we also equip you with social skills and interdisciplinary qualifications.
Want to deepen your knowledge even further? No problem! The contents of this further education programme, as well as the tuition fees you’ve already paid, can be credited as extracurricular achievements towards the bachelor's programme “Wirtschaftsinformatik” at IU International University of Applied Sciences. The prerequisite for this is a university entrance qualification.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
Further Education (IU)
Language: de
Duration & extension
Standard: 18 months
Various time models
Starting date flexible at any time
Study fees
From €259 per month, depending on the time model chosen
Recognition & Approval
Possible with or without A-levels
Recognition & Approval
Programme is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 90 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 286217
Start today: try us out for 1 month
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Course Content
Study content
The goal of this further education programme is to prepare you as an aspiring professional for demanding roles in the highly sought-after IT sector.
With the training or further education to become an IT-Betriebswirt:in at IU, you have the chance to expand …your knowledge and gain initial business administration skills. Additionally, your certificate serves as an academic qualification, acting as a career booster for entering or advancing in your profession. The content of this training, as well as the tuition fees already paid, can be credited as extracurricular achievements towards the bachelor's programme Wirtschaftsinformatik at IU. A higher education entrance qualification is required for this.
Please note: Successfully completing this programme does not automatically grant a higher education entrance qualification for further studies!
Take a look at our sample course schedule today!
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Einführung in die Wirtschaftsinformatik | 5 |
| Mathematik Grundlagen I | 5 |
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Grundlagen der objektorientierten Programmierung mit Java | 5 |
| Datenstruktur und Java-Klassenbibliothek | 5 |
| Projekt: Digitale Business-Modelle | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Requirements Engineering | 5 |
| Informationssysteme und Integration | 5 |
| Datenmodellierung und Datenbanksysteme | 5 |
| IT-Projektmanagement | 5 |
| Einführung in Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit | 5 |
| Projekt: Design Thinking für IT | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| Qualitätssicherung im Softwareprozess | 5 |
| Projekt: Software Engineering | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtbereich (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Programmierung von Web-Anwendungsoberflächen | 5 |
| Programmierung von industriellen Informationssystemen mit Java EE | 5 |
| Innovation im Digital Environment | 5 |
| Einführung in das Prozessmanagement | 5 |
| Change Management | 5 |
| Organisationsentwicklung | 5 |
| Personal und Unternehmensführung | 5 |
| IT-Servicemanagement | 5 |
| Business Intelligence | 5 |
| Innovationsmanagement | 5 |
| Globale Unternehmen und Globalisierung | 5 |
| Interkulturelles Management | 5 |
| Gesprächsführung und Verhandlungstechniken | 5 |
| Business Consulting I | 5 |
| Business Consulting II | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Projekt: Generative KI im Unternehmenskontext | 5 |
| Persönlicher Karriereplan | 5 |
| Persönlicher Elevator Pitch | 5 |
| Einführung in das Internet of Things | 5 |
| Techniken und Methoden der agilen Softwareentwicklung | 5 |
Career
Your career prospects as an IT Business Economist (IU)
The ongoing digitalisation means that nearly all economic processes are now linked to IT systems. As demands in this area continue to grow, companies are increasingly seeking skilled professionals with both business administration and IT expertise. After completing your training as an IT-Betriebswirt:in (IU), you'll be prepared for the intersection of business and IT. Excellent career opportunities await you, such as roles in software development, business analysis, or process management within start-ups, tech companies, consulting firms, or public administration. Additionally, you have the option to embark on your journey as an independent entrepreneur.
If you’d like to deepen your knowledge after completing the IT-Betriebswirt:in (IU) programme, you can have the study content and the tuition fees you’ve already paid credited as extracurricular achievements towards the bachelor's distance learning programme "Wirtschaftsinformatik" at IU.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Training's study programme in IT-Betriebswirt:in
Full-Time
Duration 18 Months
Faster pace – full speed ahead
€399/mtl.
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Faster pace – full speed aheadReach your qualification quickly.
For anyone who wants to focus fully on their programme.
Approx. 40 hours of study per week.
Part-Time I
Duration 24 Months
Popular
Medium pace – steady and balanced
€344/mtl.
Study Part-Time IApply by September 30th and use the code SMART26 to get €1,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
Medium pace – steady and balancedOur recommendation – and popular at IU.
Learn flexibly alongside work or family and extend the duration moderately.
Approx. 30 hours of study per week.
Part-Time II
Duration 36 Months
Slower pace – slow but steady
€259/mtl.
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Slower pace – slow but steadyLearn at a relaxed pace with a light weekly workload.
Ideal if you work full-time and have many other commitments.
Approx. 20 hours of study per week.
Study Part-Time I
Apply by September 30th and use the code SMART26 to get €1,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
All our further education programmes include the following services
Free trial month*
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Personal AI study assistant Syntea
Study and career coaching
Access to MS Office
Free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
If you have general university entrance qualification (A-levels), subject-related university entrance qualification, or subject-restricted university entrance qualification, you can start our training programme immediately without any entrance exam.
You can also complete a training programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences without (subject-related) A-levels. All you need is:
a master craftsman’s certificate, or
an advanced further training qualification, or
at least two years of vocational training, or
at least three years of full-time professional experience
Start today: try us out for 1 month
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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Voices on distance learning
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Stefanie
5,0/5
Sehr empfehlenswert
Insgesamt ein super Studium, ich bin sehr zufrieden und fühle mich rundum gut betreut und aufgehoben. Es wird sich viel Mühe um die Zufriedenheit der Studenten gegeben und auch die Dozenten sind super nett und engagiert. Man kann jederzeit Fragen klären und hat immer einen Ansprechpartner der einem weiterhilft. Ich würde jederzeit wieder an der IU studieren und kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Posted on 22.05.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)
Albena
4,0/5
Flexibilität im Fernstudium neben dem Beruf
Ich habe bisher sehr gute Erfahrungen im Fernstudium ‚Angewandte Psychologie‘ gemacht. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Flexibilität bei der IU, weil ich neben dem Studium zu 100 % arbeite. Ich kann selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel ich lerne. Sehr zufrieden bin ich auch damit, dass ich keinen Druck habe, wann ich mit dem Studium fertig sein muss, und dass ich kostenlos verlängern kann. Dadurch kann ich das Studium besser mit meinem Berufsleben vereinbaren.
Posted on 20.04.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
International Management (M.A.)
Djo
5,0/5
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Posted on 03.06.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
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