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MBA - Innovation & Entrepreneurship IU International University of Applied Sciences
Introduction
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Your degree, your way:
We design our programmes and courses to be as flexible and innovative as possible—without sacrificing quality. We deliver specialist expertise and innovative learning materials as well as focusing on excellent student services and professional advice. With IU you can study on campus, online or combine both and switch between the two. Our distance learning materials allow you to gain an accredited degree from wherever you are and work around your job or personal commitments.
Prefer to study on campus? Get your real-life university experience at one of our two campuses in Germany and network with people from all over the world.
Why IU?
- #1 University in Europe: Join Europe’s largest private University with more than 100,000 students
- Maximum Flexibility: Study on campus, online or switch between the two options. You choose where you want to study.
- Fully Accredited Degree: All our degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
- Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
- International Focus, Practical Orientation: We focus on practical training and an international outlook which gives IU graduates a decisive advantage: 94% of our graduates have a job within six months of graduation and, after an average of two years on the job, 80% move into management. Plus, we work closely with big companies such as Lufthansa, Sixt, and EY to give you great opportunities and insights.
About the Programme
If you are looking for independence, giving shape to both big and small ideas, market opportunities and constant challenges, an MBA specialising in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the right choice for you. Innovation and entrepreneurship are key drivers of economic growth and prosperity. This specialisation will help you in realising your own business ideas as well as qualifying you to take responsibility in a variety of fields. It is for enterprising students who are looking to become autonomous or corporate entrepreneurs themselves. In today’s competitive world, a business graduate with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and thinking is highly sought after. This specialisation will provide key resources needed in various fields to support your idea-driven mind and help realise your visions.
Facts & Figures
| Degree: | Study model: | Duration: |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | On-campus | 18 months |
| Campus | Tuition: | Admission: |
| April / July / October / January | from 669 Euro per month | Bachelor’s degree, work experience, proof of English language skills |
Where you will be studying
You can pursue your MBA degree online or at the two German campuses in Bad Honnef, Berlin.
Your Benefits
- International value
Benefit from our large global network of partners and a curriculum designed to make you succeed internationally. - Career boost
Give your career the boost it deserves with our support during and after your studies. - Maximum flexibility
Study completely online, on-campus in Germany or mix the best of both worlds! Talk to our study advisors to find out more.
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Curriculum
1st Semester
- Leadership
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Marketing
- Performance Measurement
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Economics
2nd Semester
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Operations and Information Management
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
- Innovation and Design Lab
3rd Semester
- Capstone Project Thesis & Defence
How does the course of studies work?
In the second semester of your MBA programme Innovation & Entrepreneurship, you choose your major and set your personal focus.
Study Model
Flexible Mix & MatchFor this course, you can pick and choose if you want to study online or on campus. You can combine semesters at home with semesters at an IU location.
| Your own paceWe have full-time and part-time study models for this course. You can choose how you want to study and how long this course will take to suit your schedule. |
Rankings
Accreditation and Rankings and Memberships
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Program Outcome
Two Degrees, Double the Advantage
IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has partnered with London South Bank University to give you the chance to have your degree validated by two institutions. When you choose this option, you’ll graduate from IU with both a German degree and a British degree, giving you a major career boost! This opportunity comes with no extra study courses or travelling.
What you will learn from us
- Master your management skills and train your analytical skills to become a confident leader in your field.
- Develop a sound understanding of general and engineering-related activities in project management.
- Understand relevant concepts and processes of product development, modern supply chains, and be able to differentiate different areas of the Internet of Things.
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Career Opportunities
Career Possibilities
This specialisation prepares our graduates to use creativity and entrepreneurial skills at a well-established company. Additionally, you will be able to lead various kinds of projects from their early stages right up to their completion. As a graduate, you will also have the ability to build businesses up from scratch, elevate your user base, conduct experiments or work as growth hackers. IU's MBA specialising in Innovation & Entrepreneurship can lead to jobs such as CEO, Business Owner, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Project Manager amongst many others.
Consultant
As a Consultant, you are an expert at analysing the situation, assessing the needs and targets of your client, and offering confident advice. You will service companies in various industries, collaborating with them to develop a strategy and follow a plan for growth, guiding them on how to introduce change, position themselves in the market, improve their management, or make decisions surrounding the investment. As a consultant, your responsibilities include helping innovators take the initiative and put their ideas into action through methods like service design, lean start-up, and design thinking. If you are employed in a consultancy, you keep the goals of your employer in mind but ensure that your client makes decisions that get them the answers they need.
Business owner
Be your own boss. Start with your ideas and build them from the ground up in the way that works for you. As a business owner, you will be able to make the final call on the business plans and products, delegate to other employees based on their strengths, and be the face of your own company as it reaches success.
Your career? International!
Whether it is at a global medium-sized company or at a multinational corporation abroad – the IU prepares you well for the global job market. The numbers speak for themselves: 3 out of 4 of our graduates work in an international environment, and every third person works abroad.