Get your degree – with our Master’s for Professionals
You have achieved a lot professionally. Now you want to prove to yourself: You can do even more! As an experienced manager or expert, we offer you the opportunity to complete a master's degree – even without having a bachelor's degree. In our online study programme, you can choose from master's and MBA programmes in seven subject areas, including business and management, health and social affairs or IT and technology.
Admission without a bachelor’s degree
Combining work & studies
State-approved
Your Master’s for Professionals takes you to the next level
Boost your career
You improve your career opportunities to take on even more responsibility.
Get a raise
You might qualify for a raise in your old job or score a new one with higher pay*.
Accept new challenges
You qualify for new tasks in your profession or any field where your technical and leadership expertise is in demand.
Grow personally and professionally
You gain practical knowledge and also develop yourself personally.
*Source: Graduates’ survey 2021
Admission requirements for your distance learning master’s programme without a bachelor’s degree
1. Standard admission requirements
2. Professional experience
3. Passing of preparatory module at IU
*One-time fee for your preparatory module: 500€ (includes attendance of the course “Academic Work”). The preparatory module can only be attended at IU. If you start your master’s programme at IU based on this preparatory module, you cannot switch to another university within this master’s programme.
Starting your Master’s for Professionals in 5 steps
Submit your application
Apply easily for your chosen degree programme using our online application.
Submit documents
Send us your documents as soon as possible. We will check if your qualifications meet our admission requirements. If everything is in order, you will receive an email with your login details for the online campus. You will get access to the course “Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten” and be admitted to the preparatory module.
Completing the preparatory module
Next, you complete your preparatory module. Once you pass, you will be fully enrolled.
Receive admission letter
Your study contract then becomes legally binding and you will receive your letter of admission.
Start your studies
We will unlock your master's programme for you on the online campus, and you can get started right away.
Find your preferred study programme
Your Master’s for Professionals offers you access to a selection of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS programmes. Depending on your time model and master’s or MBA programme, the tuition fees start at 306€ a month and with a duration ranging from 12 to 36 months. You can be admitted for the following areas of study:
Master’s for Professionals: Your questions answered
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.
We are here for you
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Information on study content & electives
Career prospects
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