Distance Learning International Management

Study by your own rules
180 ECTS German or English
Distance Learning

Start your online study programme in international management

For a company to survive on the global market, it needs more than an aggressive marketing strategy: your knack for intercultural communication will help you serve the needs of international consumers and cooperate successfully with business partners worldwide. Whether in marketing, supply chain or sales, your expertise from your online study programme in international management opens up exciting prospects in the global economy.   

You can study international management in German or English – whichever best suits you and your goals!  

Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 180 ECTS
    German or English
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    36-72 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 239€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    The IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Study Programs

Your online study programmes in international management

Your online study programme in international management is available in German and English.   

Admission requirements for the German programme:    

  • Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.   
  • Foreign students must provide proof of German language skills. Please note: proof must be submitted before starting your studies and must not be older than two years.   
  • This degree prepares you for the current challenges of the labour market and can kick-start your career. 

  

Admission requirements for the English programme:    

  • Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.    
  • For the English-language programme, we require proof of your English language skills. Please note: proof must be submitted before you start your studies and must not be older than two years. If you have already completed your first degree in English or if English is your native language, you do not need to prove your English language skills separately.    
  • This degree programme prepares you for the English-speaking international job market.


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100% Flexible

At IU you study at your own pace

100% your way

Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.

Innovative

The online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.

Personalised
Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Advantages

Your advantages in IU Distance Learning

Your degree brings with it many career advantages, such as the chance of a salary increase, more attractive tasks or career advancement. In addition, you will develop personally! We make sure that you can integrate your studies as flexibly as possible into your daily work and family life.
Personal development
You develop personally and discover new tasks, jobs or sectors.
Higher salary
You have a better chance of getting a raise in your old or new job.
Career boost
You increase your market value and chances of filling responsible positions.

Your electives in the bachelor’s programme in international management

Explore the needs of international consumers, negotiate with international business partners or ensure the availability of your product on the global market: your degree offers you many exciting options – depending on your individual focus. In the German programme, you get to choose three out of 26 elective modules, such as international media management, online and social media marketing or organisational psychology. In the English programme, you choose three out of 14 compulsory elective modules. Your options include modules such as applied sales, business intelligence and big data and data protection.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
Apply now
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Careers

Your professional future

International brand manager

You want your brand to become a household name for consumers around the world: as an international brand manager, you aim to establish it on the global market and take charge of international brand communication. You discuss goals with management, work together with research and development as well as product management and sales and service and are in touch with customers. 

Find out more about our English study programme 

Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.