- 3 flexible time models from full-time to part-time for every situation
- interesting specializations, such as in Current Topics in Logistics Management, Artificial Intelligence, among others
- innovative learning concept with IU Learn App and digital teaching events
These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration Industrial Management
The Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Industrial Management is exclusively for individuals who have successfully completed training as an industrial clerk in Germany.
The following higher education entrance qualifications allow direct access:
- General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (A-levels) and training as an industrial clerk in Germany
- University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification (academic and practical parts) and training as an industrial clerk in Germany
Alternatively, you can also enroll without A-levels under the following conditions:
- Proof of completed, qualified training as an industrial clerk in Germany and at least 3 years of full-time work as an industrial clerk
For foreign students interested in studying in German, proof of German language proficiency is required for the German-language study program. The proof must be provided before the start of studies and generally must be no more than five years old.

Course Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Industrial Management
The Bachelor's program at IU International University is modular. Each module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written thesis or an exam. You complete your Bachelor's degree step by step - and even have a significant say in determining when you would like to complete each module.
In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:
Since you have already completed training as an industrial clerk, the first three semesters will be automatically recognized.
- 4th Semester: Introduction to scientific work for business, management, and communication, Basics in management, Business mathematics, Leadership 4.0, Introduction to the Internet of Things, Agile project management
- 5th Semester: Business planning and control, Supply chain management, Applied sales I, Digital future industry, Sustainability and quality management, Project: Corporate Social Responsibility
- 6th Semester: Seminar: Current topics in industrial management, Project: Digital business models, Elective area A, Bachelor thesis
What makes IU's distance learning unique are the numerous opportunities to deepen your studies with interesting elective modules. In the Bachelor of Business Administration in Industrial Management, you choose a total of 2 specialization modules:
You can choose the two specialization modules from the following topics: Current topics in logistics management, Artificial intelligence, Change management, Circular economy, Controlling, Corporate finance, CRM with Salesforce Service Cloud, Customer relationship management, Data analytics and big data, Design thinking, E-Commerce I, E-Commerce II, Design and planning of logistical systems, Manufacturing processes Industry 4.0, Financial management, English as a foreign language, French as a foreign language, Italian as a foreign language, Spanish as a foreign language, Green and social logistics, Fundamentals of industrial software engineering, Basics of data protection and IT security for non-technical courses, Innovation in the digital environment, Innovation in supply chain management, Innovation management, International HR management, Conflict management and mediation, Logistics operations management, Sustainable technologies, Operations research, Organizational behavior, Personnel and corporate management, Product development 4.0, Project: Artificial intelligence, Project: AI excellence with creative prompt techniques, Project: Megatrends in the corporate context, Salesforce fundamentals, Seminar: Current topics in digitization, Smart Factory I, General studies I, General studies II, Transport, handling, and storage, Business simulation game, English certificate course, French certificate course, Italian certificate course, Spanish certificate course.
Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study of Business Administration in Industrial Management at IU Works
You can tailor the online study of Business Administration in Industrial Management at IU International University to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you will need a total of 3 semesters, i.e. 18 months, to complete your Bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you will study for 4 semesters until completion. Alternatively, you can opt for part-time study II and take 6 semesters to complete your Bachelor's degree.
With each module you enroll in, you will receive study materials from IU in the form of printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the convenient IU Learn app.
In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your fellow students and lecturers.
A particularly convenient and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week at a time that suits you best and when you feel optimally prepared, for example, for an exam in building construction. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also opt to take your exams in a traditional in-person setting.

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