One-year MBA
An MBA can open the door to new opportunities. Our One-Year MBA programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences teaches you everything you need to know to become a great manager, business mind and entrepreneur – all while expanding your skills and forming a great network to fuel your success. Enrol today!
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Elevate your leadership skills and step into the business world with confidence with a one-year MBA. Our highly-rated MBA programme helps prepare you for management roles and the global job market with a hands-on approach and international orientation.
The 60-ECTS credit one-year MBA course at IU equips you with the skills to analyse competitors and markets, develop new products and business ideas, manage departments and teams, or strategically position a brand. The programme lays a solid business administration foundation and offers an option to specialise in your desired career path.
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Job Prospects
With a one-year MBA, you'll open the door to extensive business management and leadership opportunities across industries. From Consultant and Business Management Executive to Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Director and Start-up Founder, the possibilities are boundless. A one-year MBA is your ticket to a successful career, highly sought after by emerging enterprises and global corporations.
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Fit your One-Year MBA around your life
At IU, we know that education is not a one-size-fits-all model. Therefore, our study model offers a top-quality education with added flexibility - your One-Year MBA consists of flexible self-learning parts as well as classroom teaching on our campus. This allows you to tailor your studies to your personal needs and circumstances.
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Benefit from the perfect mix of flexibility and structure with weekly in-person tutorials and online self-paced study.
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What you'll learn in this one-year MBA
In the fast-paced business landscape of today, effective leadership and strategic thinking are indispensable. Whether you're looking to climb corporate ladders or embark on a start-up journey, the 1-year MBA programme at IU offers a robust path to your career aspirations.
Our one-year MBA syllabus equips you with substantial theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in the business world and reach your career goals faster. Here's a quick summary of what you'll study:
Foundations: Strengthen your skills with an introduction to essential topics in modules like Managerial Economics, Leadership & Global Management, and Corporate Finance.
Core business modules: Delve into the essence of business administration, exploring subjects like Strategic Marketing Management, Advanced Research Methods, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. These modules will provide a firm understanding of business managerial principles and global business trends.
Operational leadership: Develop your proficiency with topics like change management, human resource management, and organisational behaviour, all of which aim to enable you to guide and empower high-performing teams.
Global economy & sustainable development: Learn about the global economic landscape and the importance of sustainable development and ethical business practices.
Specialised subjects: Deep dive into your area of interest; choose from marketing, finance & accounting, human resource management, data management or IT management, which offer valuable skills highly sought after in the global corporate world.