General MBAs In
Master of Business Administration
Climb the career ladder and enhance your management skills to the highest level with a Master of Business Administration. Enroll now to earn a state-accredited and internationally recognized MBA degree, propelling your professional journey to new heights.
Overview
Embark on your journey to top-level management with our Online Master of Business Administration (MBA).
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) stands as the pinnacle of academic management qualifications in the global education market. Regardless of your professional background, IU's online MBA program empowers you to enhance your specialized knowledge, deepen your understanding of business intricacies, and elevate your leadership skills to an internationally recognized standard.
Our MBA content adheres to the EQUAL MBA Guidelines, a globally acknowledged certification ensuring the quality of MBA programs worldwide. The program's flexibility is evident in our diverse range of compulsory electives, allowing you to specialize in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, or digital business models. The practical focus of our specializations equips you to tackle contemporary challenges in the professional landscape.
Moreover, our online international MBA degrees prioritize personal development, complementing your academic journey with essential soft skills like intercultural communication and leadership in an international context. Graduating with a Master of Business Administration degree not only signifies academic achievement but also provides a distinct advantage in the job market, opening doors to significant leadership roles in the realm of international management.
Benefits of an MBA online degree
The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at EPIBM offers the flexibility to seamlessly integrate your studies into your work schedule, providing the knowledge and expertise necessary for success in prominent leadership roles within the international business arena.
The value of an MBA is underscored by the immediate and positive impact graduates can make in the corporate world. Nine out of ten corporate recruiters express confidence in the ability of MBA graduates to excel in their companies, citing their strategic thinking and excellent communication skills as high-value assets.
An international MBA not only broadens career opportunities but also leads to higher-income positions. MBA graduates typically earn 22% to 40% more than those with a bachelor's degree, with online MBA salaries increasing by over 30% post-graduation. A significant 79% of business professionals strongly agree that their MBA degree has elevated their earning potential.
The overall satisfaction among MBA graduates is high, with 70% rating the value of their postgraduate business degree as "Excellent" or "Outstanding." Alumni attribute their MBA degree as a driving force behind achieving specific career goals, including increasing earning potential (79%), enhancing employability (87%), preparing for leadership roles (77%), accessing opportunities for rapid career advancement (67%), and providing greater job security (63%).
For those seeking to study while working, access higher-level positions, or boost their salary, an International MBA presents a compelling opportunity.
Benefits
With AI, the world is your oyster! It is an emerging field, rapidly growing, ever evolving and watched with a keen eye by industries and markets globally. There are many benefits to an education in AI:
In demand Career
With a Bachelor in artificial intelligence you are equipped with in-demand skills in the rapidly growing field of AI. Knowledge of developing AI systems, data analysis and AI techniques makes you valuable across industries, right from healthcare, finance, tech and more. This degree prepares you for career that has multiple options for diversification. AI professionals include AI engineers, data scientists, machine learning specialists, AI consultants, researchers and more. AI is transformative technology that is revolutionising the world. With an education background in AI, you are set up in an in-demand career field with an exciting future ahead!
Innovation and advancement
Applied AI is all about finding solutions and using AI systems to make life simpler. Applied AI draws on its solid foundation in Computer Science to analyse and provide solutions for real world challenges. You are prepared to address complex problems and contribute meaningfully in domains like healthcare diagnostics, fraud detection, autonomous vehicles, personalised recommendations and more. Being able to apply AI techniques for solving tasks makes for an extremely rewarding and impactful job role!
Solving real world problems
AI aims to constantly bridge the gap between natural intelligence and machine learning - it is a field of cutting edge research, innovation and advancing technology. This makes it ever evolving, with new algorithms, models and techniques being developed. By studying AI at an undergraduate level, you gain a strong foundation in AI fundamentals that help you better understand the latest advancements. You step into a career that empowers you to push the boundaries of AI, contribute to research and development and drive innovation in the field.
Your degree summed up
All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
Online Study Model Degree
180 ECTS
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accredited in line with German and European standardsZFU 1129722c180 ECTS - English
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Starting from 5274 $ per month
Competitive online scholarships based on merit and personal circumstances
No application fees
Study Duration
any time
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
100% International
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world
Recommended by 96% of our graduates
According to our latest alumni survey
50,000+ students
enrolled in Germany’s largest university
Study contents
Online MBA Curriculum
The online MBA program is designed to be practice-oriented and covers a wide range of business administration knowledge and skills. The emphasis on strategy, leadership, decision theory, and international case studies, including Harvard Business Cases, providing a comprehensive approach to preparing students for managerial roles in international companies.
Key components of Online MBA curriculum:
1. Core Business Administration Knowledge:
• Strategy and Leadership: Providing a foundation in strategic management and leadership skills.
• Categories of Business Organizations: Understanding different types of business structures and their characteristics.
• Management Framework: Learning about the frameworks that guide effective management practices.
• Management Theory and Tools: Gaining insights into various management theories and tools for practical application.
2. Decision Theory:
• Qualitative and Quantitative Strategies: Using decision theory as a basis for developing both qualitative and quantitative strategies to address management problems.
3. International Case Studies:
• Harvard Business Cases: Incorporating renowned case studies from Harvard Business School to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application on a global scale.
4. Elective Specializations:
• Broad Range of Compulsory Electives: Allowing students to tailor their MBA experience by choosing from a variety of exciting areas.
• Specializations in Emerging Fields: Offering specialization options in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, digital business models, and creative working methods to stay relevant in the evolving business landscape.
5. Online Studies Model:
• Flexibility: Highlighting the structure of the online studies model, which provides flexibility for working professionals or those with other commitments.
Module
ECTS
Leadership
5
Performance Management
5
Corporate Finance
5
International Marketing
5
Managerial Economics
5
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
5
Strategic Management
5
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
5
Operations and Information Management
5
Elective A
10
Elective B
10
Capstone Project Thesis & Defense
25
International Marketing
5
Finance & Accounting
5
IT Management
5
Engineering Management
5
Big Data Management
5
E-Sports Management
5
Artificial Intelligence
5
Healthcare Management
5
Human Resource Management
5
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
5
Supply Chain Management
5
Salesforce and Sales Management
5
Accounting
10
AI in Practice
10
Artificial Intelligence
10
Big Data
10
Consumer Behaviour and Research
10
Corporate Finance and Investment
10
Data Science and Analytics
10
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
10
E-Sports Management
10
E-Sports Marketing and Event management
10
Human Resource Management: Practice
10
Innovation and Design Lab
10
Internship*
10
IT Governance and Service Management
10
IT Project and Architecture Management
10
Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things
10
Product Development and Design Thinking
10
Salesforce Consultant Specialization
10
Salesforce Sales Specialization
10
Sales, Pricing and Brand Management
10
Admission
Entry requirements
You can commence your preferred study program at EPIBM upon meeting the specified requirements. Admission documents must be submitted in English or German; a translation is necessary if they are not originally issued in either of these two languages. Should you require assistance with translation, we can facilitate the process by connecting you with our reliable translation partners.
Careers
Your Online Master in Business Administration career outlook
Upon obtaining your online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from EPIBM, you will possess the qualifications necessary to pursue high-level management roles. This will position you for roles such as:
Business Development Manager:
In times of change, a business development manager needs to possess an intuitive understanding of shifts and trends. This role involves analyzing market developments, devising new products, and generating business ideas based on these analyses. Sound knowledge in areas such as finance, economics, and law is crucial for success.
Consultant:
As a consultant, you provide advice to other companies, addressing various topics such as management or navigating through a change process. Adapting your consulting approach to meet the unique expectations of each client while still aligning with your employer's goals is a key aspect of this role.
Senior Brand Manager:
In the capacity of a brand manager, your responsibility is to strategically develop, position, and coordinate a company's brand or image to achieve high recognition and differentiation in the competitive landscape. Your tasks include cross-product strategic planning through effective external communication. As a brand manager, you design innovative, cross-channel media campaigns that are implemented, analyzed, and optimized on both national and international scales.
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Tuition fees
Online Study models & fees for your MBA degree in Master of Business Administration
Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may desire to complete your studies as expeditiously as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study program that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programs, allowing you to pursue your education alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.
If you find it challenging to complete your program within the given timeframe, no worries! If you realize that you need more time, you can easily switch to another time model with one month's notice before the end of the month.
There are no registration or administration fees charged when you apply for admission – fees are only applicable once your studies have commenced. If, for any reason, you are not admitted to a program due to not meeting the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.
Online-Fulltime (Duration 18 Month)
15,984 $
5,274 $ / Total CostOnline-Part-Time I (Duration 24 Month)
18,000 $
5,940 $ / Total CostOnline-Part-Time II (Duration 36 Month)
19,980 $
6,593 $ / Total CostOn Campus (Duration 36 Month)
32,000 $
15,025 $ / Total CostAll our study programmes include the following benefits
- Teaching and study material
- Marking of your end-of-module exams
- Monthly live and recorded tutorials
- Use of the online campus
- Individual study coaching
- Online exams
- Career coaching
- Learn English for free
- Money back guarantee during 1st month
Our global recognition
IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., which means your degree can be converted to points in the local system for purposes of immigration, work, or studies.
As the first EU institution in UNESCO's Global Education Coalition, IU is committed to ensuring accessible quality education to students in crisis worldwide through free online micro-credentials.
Our company partners
For over 20 years, IU has established partnerships with leading global companies. This offers you the chance to gain firsthand experience through internships and projects and allow us to adapt our learning content to the ever-evolving needs of the labour market. You'll benefit from an education designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice, ensuring your readiness for your future career.
Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Have you completed a course or a learning path through EPIBM LinkedIn Learning, and earned a certificate? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, and complete your studies at EPIBM sooner.
Save time:
Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.
Send an email to [email protected] to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.
Recognition files
Autonomous vehicles developer
With AI, the world is your oyster! It is an emerging field, rapidly growing, ever evolving and watched with a keen eye by industries and markets globally. There are many benefits to an education in AI:
That’s why after graduating, you’ll be able to apply your professional skills and knowledge, and work for development teams at any sector you find appealing.
Augmented reality (AR/VR) developer
Virtual (or augmented) reality isn’t all just fun and games, as great and enjoyable as that aspect is. It can also be used for groundbreaking social and psychological research, defensive purposes and therapy.
With an Applied Artificial Intelligence degree from IU University of Applied Sciences, you can take part in this vital field of technological development, and work on a wide variety of interesting projects.
Change what the world thinks about the possibilities that AI offers, and make a real difference in people’s lives, while enjoying every step of the process.
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