Balancing a full-time job with an online MBA at IU International University of Applied Sciences is a pretty common question—and definitely a real challenge, given that the programme's full workload is around 37 study hours per week. That's pretty much a second job.
But here's the good news: IU offers flexible study models. You don't have to finish in the shortest possible time. There are part-time options where you can spread the content out over 24 or even 36 months instead of 12 or 18. So, instead of 37 study hours weekly, you can realistically expect to halve that to 15–20 hours (depending on your pace and commitments).
Here's what you should know:

• Full-time model: 12–18 months, 37 hours/week—not usually doable with a demanding full-time job.
• Part-time options: 24 or 36 months, approx. 15–20 hours/week—this is what most working students choose.
• You can switch the study model if you realise you need more/less time.

Expectations: Many students do exactly what you're considering—working full-time while taking the MBA part-time. It's demanding but feasible if you organise your time well and are realistic about breaks (like time off for exams, busy work weeks, or life events).
If you're not sure which model fits your life best, try the Course Finder—it helps match your workload and goals.
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