MBA · 12 or 18 months · English
International MBA
For experienced professionals who want to lead digital transformation, sustainability and innovation in international business.
Overview
Programme at a glance
The essentials of your degree in one place. Tuition and funding options are on our fees page.
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DegreeMBA (Master of Business Administration)
Duration12 months (60 ECTS) or 18 months (90 ECTS)
FormatFull-time, on campus
LanguageEnglish
LocationPotsdam, near Berlin
IntakesJanuary, April, July, October
Curriculum
What you’ll learn
The essentials at a glance. You’ll find the full module list in your free brochure.
Core topics
- Digital strategy
- Disruptive tech & innovation
- Accounting & finance
- International digital marketing
- Global operations
- New leadership
Every semester you put these topics to work in a real project with a partner company.
Your format
12 months (60 ECTS) or 18 months (90 ECTS) with a mobility window.
Core modules- One specialisation track
Mobility window (18-month format)
Your future
Where it can take you
Graduates move into roles like these in start-ups, global companies or their own business.
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Head of Business Division
- Sustainable Business Leader
The XU way
How you learn
Less lecture hall, more practice. You work on real projects with partner companies.
Project-based learning
Every semester you solve real challenges with partner companies and present your results to them.
Four starts a year
Start in January, April, July or October, whenever you’re ready.
Career services from day one
CV workshops, internship matching and introductions to our employer network.
Admission
Admission requirements
What you need to apply. Our admissions team reviews every application personally and supports you with enrolment and your visa.
Academic profile
Bachelor's degree and work experience
12 months: 240 ECTS from your Bachelor's studies and more than two years of relevant work experience- 18 months: at least 180 ECTS from your Bachelor's studies and at least one year of relevant work experience
- We welcome applicants from economics, marketing, finance, human resources and informatics
Not sure if your degree counts? Our admissions team checks it with you.
English language
English at B2 level
All programmes are taught in English. You need an IELTS certificate with an overall score of at least 6.0, or an equivalent B2-level certificate.
Some countries have their own visa rules for language proof. Please check the rules for your country or ask our team.
Document checklist
What to upload
- 01Bachelor's degree certificate
- 02Academic transcript
- 03CV
- 04IELTS certificate (6.0 or higher) or equivalent
- 05Proof of relevant work experience
- 06Passport copy
Upload everything as PDF (max. 10 MB) with your online application.
Apply nowReady for your next leadership role?
Next intakes: January, April, July and October. Our advisors help you with every step.
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