MBA in Di­gital Lead­er­ship and IT Man­age­ment

This study programme equips students with both up-to-date and practice-oriented knowledge in

• business administration,
• business management and
• IT applications.

In this programme, students familiarise themselves with approaches for IT strategies as well as the opportunities and risks arising from them.

Students acquire technologically sound management knowledge in order to be successful in a leadership position in the dynamically changing industry.

This degree programme is aimed at professionals who have completed their first degree and, after at least two years of practical work experience, would like to pursue further qualifications while continuing to work, with the aim of taking on a management role or a leadership position in IT or in a technology-based company.

Globalisation is accompanied by technological innovations and is having an enormous impact on the way we work. In particular, companies with a technology focus and their managers need to be equipped with the latest IT knowledge and IT management skills in order to master the digital working world.

In addition to current knowledge in the fields of business administration, corporate management and strategic IT management, this degree programme also teaches key qualifications, self-management and leadership skills.

Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to take on management roles and leadership positions in companies with a focus on technology.

This programme takes place part-time. You will be able to combine your studies with your work and family commitments thanks to a perfect combination of university-based sessions and e-learning units. The course will help you to develop leadership skills and become proficient in leadership and decision-making.

Students are able to prepare for exams in small learning groups and by having regular personal contact with teaching staff.

Part-time, intensive university-based sessions (Fridays and Saturdays) every two to four weeks

Working professionals with a first degree who would like to gain further qualifications after at least two years of practical work experience and who intend to take on a management role or a leadership position in IT or in a technology-based company.

University-based sessions are easy to fit into your schedule. They take place on Fridays and Saturdays, every two to four weeks. No attendance is required in the fifth semester, as students will be working on their master’s thesis during this period.

• A completed university degree in a subject worth at least 210 ECTS points
• University graduates with a degree worth 180 ECTS points will be granted a further 30 ECTS points with relevant professional experience
• Bachelor degrees worth 180 ECTS points will be upgraded if students pass examinations from the current range of courses at the Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
• A degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better (or a pass in an entrance examination)
• At least 2 years’ professional experience after completing the first degree

• In-depth and practice-based knowledge in business administration, business management and IT management
• Understanding of how to plan IT strategies and the opportunities and risks arising from them
• Specific preparation for the requirements of management positions in the IT sector
• University-based sessions (Fridays and Saturdays) every two to four weeks that are easy to fit into your schedule
• High degree of flexibility based on a modular structure
• Use of e-learning units, self-study and organised study in small student groups
• Preparation of project-based assignments with intensive support from the lecturers
• An international focus

Application documents:

• Tabular CV
• University degree certificate (copy)
• University entrance qualification (copy)
• Proof of at least two years’ professional experience
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• A completed university degree in a subject worth at least 210 ECTS points
• Applicants with a university degree worth 180 ECTS points can make up the missing points by passing examinations from the current range of courses
• At least two years’ professional experience
• Degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better

The responsible examination committee decides takes the final decision on admission to the course.

The university-based attendance is easy for you to fit into your schedule and takes place every two to four weeks. The lectures take place on Fridays and Saturdays. This means that you can easily combine them with your work and family commitments. There may occasionally be changes to the timing of the lectures due to the need to keep step with school holidays in Bavaria.

No, you only have to satisfy the following requirements in order to be admitted to the MBA programme:

• A completed university degree
• At least 2 years’ professional experience after completing your first degree
• Successful participation in the selection process

If you wish to prepare specifically for taking on leadership and management roles, then the part-time MBA programme is for you.

The aim of this programme is to prepare you for leadership and management roles in the IT sector by teaching content relating to general management, leadership and strategic information management.

There is generally no requirement to attend lectures. However, the two seminars and the study trip abroad are mandatory. Documents from any lectures not attended can be easily accessed at any time via the e-learning platform.

Attending university-based sessions  will improve your social skills. You will be using the formats of discussion and debate to learn how to work more effectively in a team and familiarise yourself with implementation strategies. Sharing information and experiences with a group of students from various fields will also provide you with interesting insights into other disciplines.

The university-based sessions will give you clearly defined periods of time for taking a break from work and family life and concentrating on your studies.

University-based sessions are spread over lecture semesters 1 to 4.

The standard course of study covers five semesters. We have 15 years of experience in continuing education. We therefore understand that combining full-time work with part-time studies can be very challenging.  Most students need five semesters to successfully complete the course. The teaching usually takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, every two to four weeks. The course also provides for a two-week study period abroad.

This course covers five semesters with a total of 441 teaching units (TU) of 45 minutes each. After successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the internationally recognised Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. You will earn 90 ECTS in this degree programme. University-based sessions only take place in the first four semesters. Students will spend the fifth semester working on their master’s thesis.

You can start the course either in the summer semester (early March) or in the winter semester (mid/late September).

The tuition fees as well as any costs associated with your studies are fully tax deductible.

Consecutive programmes build directly on the previous bachelor’s degree in terms of content and usually also in terms of time. They are therefore a continuation of the first degree.

Non-consecutive programmes do not build directly on the content of a first degree. They introduce new subject areas or are interdisciplinary.

Postgraduate master's programmes require at least two years’ professional experience after completing the first degree.

The cost is €2,780 per semester, totalling €13,900 for the entire course.

The fees cover the costs of attendance, the e-learning units and the support from the lecturers.

There is also a student services fee payable each semester.

Costs of organising and coordinating the study trip are included in the tuition fees. However, the fees do not cover the costs of flights, board and accommodation during the study trip abroad.

Learning about general management, leadership and strategic information management will prepare you for leadership and decision-making roles in the IT sector. Graduates from this degree programme are equipped to take on leadership positions in technology-based companies, associations, unions and technology-based service companies.

The application process is an online process. If you are told that your application has been "provisionally rejected", this may mean that you still have to submit documents or sit an entrance examination.

If you have any questions about your application or your status, please contact us. We will then refer your enquiry to the examination office and help you in the application process.