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Master of Business Administration Artificial Intelligence
IU International University of Applied Sciences
- Cologne, Germany
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An 18-month English-taught MBA specialising in artificial intelligence on campus in Cologne.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Business Administration Artificial Intelligence.
Career outcomes
- AI strategist
- Technology innovation manager
- AI project manager
Curriculum
- Three-semester programme (90 ECTS) with the MBA fundamentals (leadership
- Strategic management
- Corporate finance
- Marketing
- Operations
- Ethics). Specialisation modules cover artificial intelligence
- A seminar on AI and society
- Use case and evaluation
- And current topics in AI. Closes with a capstone project
- No thesis mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- MBA 90 ECTS: 210-ECTS bachelor degree plus at least one year of qualified work experience (up to 30 missing ECTS can be offset by experience); English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90 or Cambridge 176); 15-minute online admission interview; APS certificate for India
- China
- Vietnam.
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate degree of 210 ECTS (180 ECTS accepted with one year of full-time work experience compensating up to 30 ECTS) from a state or state-recognised institution, Plus at least one year of professional work experience after the first degree; Minimum grade required
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and intake (). Apply online via the Apply now form at (no application fee). Upload the documents required for your programme. Applicants from India
- China and Vietnam add an APS certificate. Take the 15-minute online admission interview. Receive the study contract
- Sign it and pay the one-time campus registration fee (1
- 500 EUR) to get the Letter of Acceptance. Apply for the German student visa with the Letter of Acceptance and proof of funds. Travel to Germany and start studying.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €12,120 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €0 EUR |
| Deposit | €11,904 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Cologne |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Business Administration Artificial Intelligence |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
3 Jul 2027
231 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €12,120 EUR per year. The application fee is €0 EUR. The deposit is €11,904 EUR. The estimated living cost is €10,800 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Cambridge 176. An interview is required.

