
MBA in
MBA in IT Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences - Online Studies

Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
18 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 14,389 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full-time total fees including graduation fee 799€
Introduction
Start your MBA in IT Management Online
The IU IT Management online MBA gives you the keys to unlocking a successful career in IT infrastructure management. Develop an understanding of key software engineering topics, and combine them with extensive courses on management skills and various business aspects. Use these tools in any IT related career path you choose to take, be it consultancy, project management or cybersecurity. By doing so 100% online, you’ll develop a strong familiarity with digital work platforms, which will benefit you significantly in your future career. Students in this study programme are eligible for a dual degree from LSBU (London South Bank University) without any additional academic requirements or fees.
Study the way you want with IU Online Studies
Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone: your fellow students, tutors, professors and student advisors are available at any time, for any question or advice you need.
With over 10 years of online studies experience, the programmes at IU are designed to fit your needs and help you succeed:
- Start studying whenever you want to: no need to wait for a semester to start. 100% online, from wherever you are.
- Take your exams whenever you’re ready. 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world.
- Build your international network from the very first step and position yourself for success on a global scale.
- At IU, our goal is to give you the tools you need to build a successful career. That’s why 94% of our graduates find a job within 3 months of graduating.
- Our degrees are recognised and accredited globally, giving you better chances to succeed in the international job market.
- We offer flexible payment options, to suit every student. You can pay for your studies each month, or on a yearly basis.
Earn a degree in an in-demand profession and develop all of the skills you need in order to secure your professional future.
Boost your career. Earn a dual degree
With the IU and LSBU (London South Bank University) dual degree track, you get a unique opportunity – graduate with both a German and a British graduation certificate, without any extra academic requirements. The study programmes at IU and at LSBU are coordinated and therefore equivalent to each other.

Start your studies at IU, apply for your British certificate* and you will automatically be awarded a degree from LSBU following your graduation if all of your study requirements have been fulfilled successfully.
Send in your application form, and get in touch with our Student Advisory Team, and receive your British graduation certificate after you’ve successfully graduated from IU.
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Curriculum
The three semesters of your MBA are extremely practice-oriented. You’ll acquire all the relevant business skills you need for a career as an IT manager.
- You’ll gain detailed expertise in strategic thinking and operational activities in corporate management.
- You’ll 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 will be taught to lead projects in compliance with international standards.
1st Semester
- Leadership
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Finance
- International Marketing
- Managerial Economics
- Performance Measurement
2nd Semester
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Operations and Information Management
- IT Project and Architecture Management
- IT Governance and Service Management
3rd Semester
Capstone Project Thesis & Defense
Rankings
Accreditation and Rankings
Accredited. IU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma Study Pathway. IU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma pathway. By working with Cambridge, IU offers students a special chance to finish their high school diploma while studying for a bachelor's degree. Since they are required for your bachelor's degree, these high school diploma courses are free of charge. The Study Pathway is a unique 12 months course with a 150-hour workload which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The Pathway concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. |
Award-Winning. In the current CHE ranking (2020-2022), IU tops the Business Administration field in categories of "General Study Conditions," "Contact with Lecturers," "Study Programmes Offered," "Examinations," "Study Organisation," and "Practical Orientation," winning a total of six out of 25 categories and achieving more top category rankings than any of the more than 300 institutions. IU received a 5-star rating for online learning and a score of 99 out of 100 in the QS, Quacquarelli Symonds, Stars Report, making it the first German university to receive such a ranking. It was also given the FIBAA Premium Seal for Digital Excellence and has excelled in 15 out of 23 criteria, including categories like Future Orientation, Knowledge Management, Quality Assurance of Teaching, and retaining the rating for the next five years. It is the only training provider to get the DtGV's Service Award 2022 from the German Society for Consumer Studies given that it has a dedicated academic staff and trained study coaches who ensure that students are supported throughout their studies. |
Connected. IU 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. |
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Career Opportunities
IT managers are amongst the most highly sought-after technical experts in the industry and the public sector. Once you’ve completed your degree, you could work as:
IT Project Manager
As an IT project manager, you supervise projects in the IT sector. You are responsible for the smooth running of project processes, create specifications and guidelines, or take care of optimising their course. With consideration for the needs of your company, you create documentation and consult with the specialist departments and other project managers.
Scrum Master
Scrum masters always keep the big picture in mind with their agile approach: You moderate work meetings, such as daily scrums, or the review and planning meetings that often take place every 14 days. You also take care of the retrospectives at the end of a sprint, look at the processes and discuss optimisation opportunities. In addition to technical expertise, as a Scrum Master, you must be an active listener with empathy, life experience, and organisational and diplomatic skills.
HR Specialist Tech Recruiting
As a tech recruiter, your tasks include active recruitment, approaching potential talents, and trying to win them over for your company. Your tasks include networking, visiting job fairs, and creating talent pools. In addition, you are also responsible for the conception and placement of job advertisements and are involved in the selection of suitable applicants.