Master in Management

Get a detailed overview of economic, organizational, and cultural underpinnings and better understand the managerial challenges that global organizations of all types and sizes have to cope with. Also, gain detailed knowledge and practical experience to understand how organizations can achieve a competitive advantage in a globalized world.

Learn to evaluate risks and opportunities in global markets, highlighting intercultural aspects, by looking at organizations operating in different countries. This IU Master in Management course helps learners understand the entire process of strategic planning — from organizational planning and implementation to evaluation and controlling. Further, develop a better understanding of the wider business environment by analyzing the opportunities and threats facing an organization.

For part of your degree, you will choose one elective from the following modules so you can focus on an area or industry you’re interested in: Data Science and Analytics, Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 & IoT, Corporate Finance and Investment, Sales, Pricing, and Brand Management, IT Project and Architecture Management, and Leadership and Change.

Advanced research methods, specifically business research, is a scientific inquiry that attempts to uncover new information to help a business improve performance and maximize shareholder value while adhering to ethical and moral compliance standards. This Master in Management course will help learners utilize their understanding of research methodologies to accurately assess the quality of research.

Operations management comprises the planning, control, execution, and monitoring of all internal company resources and capacities for the manufacture of products and services. The course covers the benefits and limitations of modern and process-oriented software solutions in operations management. Learn to understand and anticipate the behavior of decision makers to better predict the actual behavior of supply chain partners under the framework of behavioral operations management.

For part of your degree, you will choose one elective from the following modules so you can focus on an area or industry you’re interested in: Big Data, Product Development & Design Thinking, Accounting, Consumer Behavior and Research, IT Governance and Service Management, or Leadership and Corporate Governance.

Explore the field of "Managing People and Organizations.” Learn to independently research subject-specific literature and evaluate it in a targeted manner.

In this Master Thesis, work on a problem from your major field of study by applying the specialized and methodological skills you have acquired during your studies. Analyze selected tasks with scientific methods, critically evaluate them, and develop appropriate solutions under the guidance of an academic supervisor.