Master-Distance Learning Master of Business Administration


Start your online Master of Business Administration today
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.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Business Administration (MBA) 60 or 90 ECTS
German or English
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible -
Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension12-36 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
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 407€/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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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
Study Programs in German
Study Programs in English

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At IU you study at your own pace

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.
InnovativeThe 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.
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Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Tomorrow’s leadersYour MBA programme prepares you for management positions in a variety of areas.
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Working towards the futureWhether it’s HR or e-sports: your degree lets you transform companies towards the future.
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Study according to your interestsWant 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.
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Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

Info brochure
- Contents and electives of your programme
- Career opportunities
- Information on financing options
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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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.