These are the admission requirements for the Master's programme in IT Management

We offer the Master's programme in IT Management in 2 variants: the shortened 60-ECTS variant lasts 2 semesters in full-time study. The 120 ECTS variant lasts 4 semesters in full-time study.

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

• You have a first degree with a final grade of at least "satisfactory".
• In addition, you can demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant professional experience that you have gained after completing your first degree. You can also acquire work experience during the course of your studies.

For the shortened 60-ECTS variant, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a final grade of at least "satisfactory".
• If your first degree comprises 180 ECTS, you need to take additional courses worth 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• If your degree comprises 210 ECTS, you need to demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified professional experience. This experience should have been gained after completing your studies.
• If your degree comprises 240 ECTS, which is common with many diploma degrees, you need to additionally demonstrate 1 year of qualified professional experience.

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

The Master's programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an exam, such as a written assignment or an exam. This way, you complete your Master's piece by piece - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

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

• 1st Semester: IT Systems: Hardware, IT Systems: Software, Instruments of Organizational Analysis, Seminar: Strategic Analysis, Information and Knowledge Management, Management of IT Services and IT Architectures
• 2nd Semester: Requirements Management, Project: Network Topology, Master's Thesis

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

• 1st Semester: IT Systems: Hardware, IT Systems: Software, Research Methodology, Instruments of Organizational Analysis, Seminar: Strategic Analysis, Project: Network Topology
• 2nd Semester: Information and Knowledge Management, Management of IT Services and IT Architectures, Requirements Management, Seminar: Standards and Frameworks, Elective Subject A
• 3rd Semester: IT Governance, Compliance and Law, IT Security and Data Protection, Seminar Social Challenges of Digitalization, Leadership, Elective Subject B
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis

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

You choose the first specialization module from these topics: Business Intelligence, Methods of IT Project Management, Techniques and Methods of Agile Software Development.

You choose the second specialization module from these topics: Computer Crime, IT Law, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Robotics 4.0.

Study Concept: This is how the part-time study IT Management works at IU

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

You will receive study materials at IU with every module you take as printed study booklets. All materials are, of course, also available in digital form. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn-App.

In many modules, virtual classes are also offered, through which you can interactively engage with your fellow students and lecturers.

Particularly convenient and flexible 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 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.