Master-Distance Learning Business Engineering


Start your online master’s programme in Industrial Engineering today
Just so you know: the industry needs you. It especially needs young leaders who are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges and not afraid to tackle them. As an expert for the assessment and development of companies, you qualify for an exciting range of positions in various areas of business. Your master’s in Industrial Engineering supplies you with expert knowledge of digitization and automatization. Management skills and agile thinking make you a competent leader.
Depending on your personal interests and (professional) experience, you can choose between the 90 ECTS programme or the 120 ECTS programme. While the 90 ECTS programme expands your theoretical knowledge, the 120 ECTS programme hones your practical skills as well as management skills on a practical and global level.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Engineering (M.Eng.) 90 or 120 ECTS
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Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension18-48 months, depending on model
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LocationsStudy 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 feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns -
Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Your online studies master’s programmes in business engineering
We offer a 90 ECTS programme and a 120 ECTS programme for the master’s in business engineering.
Admission requirements for the 90 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree in the field of business engineering (business engineering, technical economics, business informatics or engineering management)
- If you have at least 210 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree or diploma, you can access the programme directly
- If you have 180 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree, you must complete courses amounting to 30 ECTS OR offer proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience by the time the study programme begins.
Advantage: Build on your professional experience and get your master’s degree on the fast track.
Admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme:
- At least 180 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree or diploma in the field of business engineering (business engineering, technical economics, business informatics or egineering management)
- Your bachelor’s degree has a different focus? Then you can take a master’s entrance exam.
Advantage: Build on your bachelor’s degree and take a deep dive into the world of business engineering.
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Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.
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Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Salary increaseAfter graduating, you can benefit from a salary increase of up to 25%.
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Professional developmentThis study programme is ideal for your professional development.
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Career boostWe offer you many unique modules you can focus on – to prepare for the career of your choice!
Master’s in Business Engineering : your electives
The master’s programme in business engineering is highly practical: in your 90 ECTS programme, you choose one of 15 electives, such as robot-based production, data engineering or strategic management of air traffic. Your 120 ECTS programme allows you to dive even deeper: you can choose two of 15 electives to best prepare for your career. Your options include modules such as smart innovation, digital transformation and cyber security.
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Your professional future

Project manager for smart factory/industry 4.0
Digitisation is becoming ever more essential in modern production chains. As a project manager for smart factory/industry 4.0, you develop holistic production concepts and redesign processes. In addition, you take on responsible tasks in digital factory planning and automation.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.