These are the admission requirements for the Master's programme Product Management

The Master's in Product Management lasts 4 semesters in full-time study, 6-8 semesters in part-time study. A first degree with a focus on Product Management is required, such as a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma. If your first degree has a different focus, you can still enroll through an entrance examination.

The final grade of your first degree should be at least "satisfactory."

Foreign applicants also need to demonstrate their German language skills, for example, through TestDaF, DSH, Telc, or ÖSD.

If you choose the English-language option, you must also prove your English language skills. You can demonstrate your English proficiency, for example, through a TOEFL (minimum 80 points), IELTS (minimum Level 6), a passed Duolingo English test (minimum 105 points), a Cambridge certificate (minimum grade B), or an equivalent certification. Alternatively, you can complete an English course for free directly at IU International University.

Course Content & Modules: This is the Study Schedule for the Master's Programme in Product Management

The master's programme at IU International University is modular. A module typically consists of 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or paper. You complete your master's degree step by step and even have a significant say in when you want to complete each module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

• 1st Semester: Leadership, Product Discovery and Validation, International Marketing, Business Model Design, Product Delivery and Development, Advanced Research Methods
• 2nd Semester: Managing Across Borders, Product Lifecycle Management, Sales and Pricing, Advanced Growth Hacking, Seminar: Current Issues in Product Management, Project: Customer Discovery and Product Delivery
• 3rd Semester: Quality Management and Sustainability, Digital Analytics and Strategies, Electives A, Electives B
• 4th Semester: Master Thesis

What's special about IU's distance learning programmes is the many opportunities to delve into interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Master's in Product Management, you choose a total of 2 elective modules:

You select your first elective module from these topics: Big Data Applications, Business Analyst, Content Creation and Storytelling, Data Science and Analytics, E-Commerce, Innovate and Change, AI and Mastering AI Prompting, Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with PRINCE2®, Salesforce Consultant Specialization, Social Media Models and Creation, Supply Chain Management, UI/UX Expert.

Your second elective module is chosen from these topics: Big Data Applications, Business Analyst, Content Creation and Storytelling, Data Science and Analytics, E-Commerce, Innovate and Change, AI and Mastering AI Prompting, Process Management with Scrum, Project Management with PRINCE2®, Salesforce Consultant Specialization, Social Media Models and Creation, Supply Chain Management, UI/UX Expert.

Study Concept: How Does the Part-Time Study Programme in Product Management at IU Work?

You can flexibly adapt the online study programme in Product Management at IU International University to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you will need a total of 4 semesters, i.e., 24 months, to complete your master's degree. In part-time programme I, you will study for 6 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time programme II and take up to 8 semesters to complete your master's.

When you enrol in a module at IU, you will receive study materials 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 so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical Learn-App from IU.

In many modules, virtual teaching events are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and instructors.

Extremely convenient 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, 24 hours a day — exactly when you feel best prepared, for example, for an exam in construction. Furthermore, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in the traditional way, on-site.