MSc

Business and IT

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    Online
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    6,324EUR
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Program overview

What IU International University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

Businesses today cannot function without information technology, and IT solutions are used to solve a variety of complex business challenges. The emphasis is on developing and managing an organisation's information systems and business processes. The master's in Business and IT degree will give you a keen understanding of intricate organisational structures and business processes. It will also give you the chance to expand on the specialised knowledge you gained in your bachelor's degree in a more practical manner.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate, such as A-Levels, IB Diploma, or a high school diploma
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification

Postgraduate academic requirements

General Master Entry Requirements

  • Completed degree from a public or officially recognized university/higher education institution
  • For 60 ECTS programs, you will need to have already acquired 240 ECTS credits
  • For 120 ECTS programs, you will need to have 180 ECTS credits
  • At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous education

*For some master's programs, you will need to have achieved your undergraduate studies in a relevant field, gain one year of professional work experience, or previous knowledge in certain subject areas before reaching 50% of your ECTS. You can take a look at the dedicated page of your desired program for more information.

MBA Entry Requirements

  • Completed degree from a public or officially recognized university/higher education institution
  • At least a “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent earned in your previous degree
  • Your undergraduate studies must amount to 210 ECTS credits to begin a 60 ECTS MBA
  • Your undergraduate studies must amount to 180 ECTS to begin a 90 ECTS MBA
  • You will need to have at least one year of professional work experience before starting an MBA program

English proficiency

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

  • Academic IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL IBT

    80

  • PTE

    56

  • Duolingo

    95

  • Cambridge Certificate

    minimum Grade B

English waivers

  • English is your native language
  • Graduated from an English-speaking school or university

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Study contract signed (this will be made available for download at the end of your Online Application Form)
  • Proof of work experience (for certain Master or MBA programs)
  • CV (in tabluar form)
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Fees and funding

Funding

IU Scholarship Every month the university awards a total of four 50% scholarships to selected individuals who are not yet enrolled at IU International University of Applied Sciences. With the IU scholarship, we primarily support people with disabilities, women in tech, single parents or new beginners who want to follow their very own educational path.

Scholarship for people with disabilities With a health impairment, you are used to master small or big challenges every day in order to make your dreams come true. We want to encourage this commitment so that you can also encourage others!

  • Amount

    Cover 50% of the tuition fees

  • Requirements

    You can prove that you have a permanent health impairment. In addition, you must submit current proof of your impairment in the form of a medical certificate or a severely disabled person's ID card.

Scholarship for women in STEM study programs Are you setting out to conquer male-dominated industries with your tech skills? We are fully behind you - through our Women in Tech scholarship!

  • Amount

    Cover 50% of the tuition fees

  • Requirements

    You are applying for one of our Bachelor's or Master's degree programs in the field of IT & Technology. In addition, you must present your motivation for a technical profession in a written letter of motivation.

Scholarship for single parent If you are a single parent studying at IU, you deserve more than just respect. Because you are not only concerned about your future, but also about that of your child, we would like to honour this personal achievement by supporting you financially.

  • Amount

    Cover 50% of the tuition fees

  • Requirements

    You are a single parent, have sole or shared custody and your child or children live with you.

Scholarship for new beginners Do you want to change your career direction or start over completely? Then you have a lot to gain: Because education knows no age - even if BAföG is no longer available! To reward your courage, we award our IU scholarship for new beginners.

  • Amount

    Cover 50% of the tuition fees

  • Requirements

    In a letter of motivation, tell us about the reasons for your new start and the goals you are pursuing. This will help us to better assess why we should support you in particular in this endeavour.

Fee information

On-Campus Programs

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €4,672 to €5,264 per year

  • MBA/Master tuition (1 year program)

    from €9376 to €9,680 per year

  • MBA tuition (1.5 year program)

    from €9,110 to €10,016 per year

  • Master tuition (2 year program)

    from €6,710 to €7,470 per year

Online Programs

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €4,500 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from €2,308 to €8,654 per year

Tuition fees may vary depending on the student's nationality.

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Visa requirements for IU International University of Applied Sciences

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