Admission Requirements

With your Master in Business Administration, you will work in senior positions in middle or upper management, such as Head of Business Development, Group or Project Manager.

The admission requirements for the Master's programme in Business Administration (MBA) at IST-Hochschule für Management are as follows:

• Completed undergraduate degree: A minimum of a 6-semester course (Bachelor's, Master's, or Diploma) at a university, college, or dual university, or a comparable degree from a German or foreign university is required. A certified copy of the degree certificate must be submitted.
• Professional experience: After completing the first degree, at least one year of work experience is necessary to obtain admission.
• English language skills: Proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is expected.

If there are other requirements, these can be individually reviewed. In this case, interested parties should contact the study advisory service at IST-Hochschule.

About the Course

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IST-Hochschule für Management is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers and qualify for leadership positions in middle or senior management. The course is specially designed for career changers who, after completing their first degree and having at least one year of work experience, want to acquire business expertise and contemporary leadership skills.

In the MBA program, participants gain in-depth knowledge of business economics and learn how to manage key business activities operationally, strategically, and innovatively. By offering practice-oriented study content and the opportunity to set individual priorities, the program optimally prepares students for the challenges of modern corporate management.

Course Content

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers a balanced mix of general management modules, specialization subjects, and contemporary elective modules over 3 semesters and 90 ECTS, providing theoretical foundations as well as practical knowledge:

• 1st Semester: Economics and Management Theory, Leadership Skills, Personnel Management, Digital Transformation, Idea and Innovation Management
• 2nd Semester: Business Accounting and Control, Marketing & Sales, Business Game Going Global
• 3rd Semester: Colloquium on Master Thesis (MABA), Master Thesis, Elective Module

Within the course, you have the opportunity to acquire an individual qualification profile through elective modules and specialize in specific areas. The offered elective modules include:

• Agile Organizational and Customer Management
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• Research Project Innovation and Management
• Global Innovation Management

Graduates with an MBA qualification are prepared for diverse tasks in various industries and companies of all sizes, from startups to international corporations. With a solid business education and contemporary leadership skills, they are well-equipped to face the challenges of the modern corporate world.

The accreditation of the course by the Accreditation Council confirms the high quality and continuous development of the curriculum. Regular evaluations and student involvement in the course design ensure that the needs and requirements of participants are always taken into account. The course at IST-Hochschule für Management thus offers a solid education for all those looking to accelerate their careers.