Here are the admission requirements for the Master's programme in Project Management

We offer the Master in Project Management in 2 variants: the shortened 60 ECTS variant lasts for 2 semesters in full-time studies. The 120 ECTS variant lasts for 4 semesters in full-time studies.

For the 120 ECTS variant in 4 semesters, these requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a focus on economics or business administration and a minimum final grade of "satisfactory".
• If your degree has a different focus, you may be admitted via a Master's entrance examination.

For the shortened 60 ECTS variant, these requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a focus on economics or business administration with a minimum final grade of "satisfactory".
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you need to take courses worth 30 ECTS additionally and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If your degree is 210 ECTS, you need to take courses worth 30 ECTS additionally. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• If your degree is 240 ECTS, which is the case for many diploma degrees, you do not need to demonstrate work experience.

If you choose the English-language variant, you must also demonstrate your English language skills. You can prove your English language skills, for example, with a TOEFL (at least 80 points), an IELTS (at least level 6), a passed Duolingo English test (at least 105 points), a Cambridge certificate (at least grade B overall), or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you can freely complete an English course directly at IU International University.

Course Contents & Modules: This is the Course Schedule in the Master's in Project Management

The master's programme at IU International University is modular in structure. A module typically consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. This way, you complete your master's degree step by step – and even largely determine when you want to complete each module.

In the 60-ECTS variant, you can structure your study plan in full-time study as follows:

• 1st Semester: Applied Project Management, Management of Project Requirements, Online Project Simulation, Agile Project Management, Seminar: Management of Staff and Organization, Research Methodology
• 2nd Semester: Communication Skills and Communication Techniques, Elective Module A, Master's Thesis

You can choose one of these modules as your specialization: Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with Prince2, Corporate Project, Organizational Project, Business Analyst, Computer Crime, Data Engineer, Digitalisation and Automation of Production, Digital Transformation, International Marketing Projects, Smart Innovation.

In the 120-ECTS variant, you could structure your curriculum in full-time study as follows:

• 1st Semester: Applied Project Management, Strategic Management, Management of Project Requirements, Leadership, Research Methodology, Agility and Creative Working Methods
• 2nd Semester: Management of IT Projects, Change Management and Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Communication Skills and Communication Techniques, Project Controlling, Online Project Simulation
• 3rd Semester: Seminar: Management of Staff and Organization, Managing in a Global Economy, Elective Module A, Elective Module B
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis

In the 120-ECTS variant, you choose a total of 2 in-depth subjects according to your interests.

You choose your first specialization module from these topics: Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with Prince2, Corporate Project, Organizational Project.

You choose your second specialization module from these topics: Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with Prince2, Corporate Project, Organizational Project, Business Analyst, Computer Crime, Data Engineer, Digitalisation and Automation of Production, Digital Transformation, International Marketing Projects, Smart Innovation.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study Programme in Project Management at IU Works

You can flexibly adapt the online study programme in Project Management at IU International University to fit into your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 2 semesters or 4 semesters, depending on the study variant, until you graduate with a master's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 3 or 6 semesters until graduation. Or you can opt for part-time study II and take 4 or 8 semesters to complete your master's.

You will receive study materials from IU with each module registration as printed study materials. 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, the study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical Learn-App from IU.

In many modules, virtual teaching events are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

Especially practical and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week around the clock – at a time when you feel best prepared for the exam, for example, in construction. Additionally, we operate about 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.