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speciality: Management

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What is a Management degree?

A Management degree builds a strong foundation in a wide variety of fields including business, finance, economics and marketing. It develops students’ understanding of business practices, structures, business theory, business strategy and research as well as global economies and financial markets. Doing a Management Degree also allows students to gain skills that enable them to work with financial and numerical data effectively.

Management degrees cover different managerial roles, such as Human Resource (HR) management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. They can be specialized into one of the areas mentioned above or follow a more general approach that covers most of these areas.

The range of management degrees is huge and includes Business Management, Management, Marketing Management, etc. They are predominantly offered in the business departments/business schools/management schools of different universities.

Benefits of a Management degree

One of the main benefits of this degree is that Management is a broad discipline, which keeps students’ career options open.

Management degrees could have a very practical focus, which is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the process of completing their degree before having started their professional careers. Management courses usually offer work placements and practical modules, which include business simulations and business creation in a simulated environment. Acquiring practical experience through these opportunities could make students stand out from the crowd in the job market once they graduate. Research-oriented Management degrees also exist for those who prefer the theoretical aspects of such a degree. Most courses, however, have established a good balance between theory and practice in order to meet the needs of all students.

Management degrees also prepare students to serve the managerial role across a wide range of areas, including HR management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. Students can specialize in one particular area or focus on gaining knowledge across all of these areas thanks to the high availability of different management courses.

Additionally, there is a high demand for management professionals in the contemporary business world. Therefore, taking a management course is an opportunity for students to kick-start their careers and occupy a higher position in the organizational hierarchy.

management degree Structure

Management courses usually begin by introducing students to different areas covered by the managerial role, such as organizational management, business environment, statistics, accounting and finance, business growth, etc. After the first year, institutions allow students to explore the management discipline into more depth by delivering specialized modules and offering optional modules, which enable students to choose subjects that interest them the most and are most relevant to their career aspirations.

Management degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK. However, their duration could extend to 4 years if students choose to spend a year in industry between their second and third year, which is a popular option among the student community. Setting placement opportunities apart, the duration of a Management degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level. Below are listed the approximate durations of Management degrees in the most popular countries for Higher Education in Europe:

  • Management degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Management: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: about 4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1 year
    • PhD in Management: 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time
  • Management degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in France:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years.
  • Management degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 2 years
    • PhD in Management: 4-6 years.

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  • International Management
    Parto
    (On Campus) I feel at home, away from home!

    I am a first semester student of master of international management at IUBH, Bad Honnef. I have been pleasantly surprised by IUBH from the get go. This university is one of the few unique universities in Germany that offers courses 100% in English. All the managers and office clerks are also fluent in English.

    In addition, IUBH offers German language classes for International students who want to have a deeper understanding of German culture and language. These classes are free of charge and are taught semi-privately (around 5-10 students in each class).

    Furthermore, I love how open-minded IUBH and its managers are; I come from an engineering background and there were almost no universities who would accept my passion of learning both engineering (bachelor) and management (master). However, IUBH accepted my background wholeheartedly and offered me a one semester course for non-business graduates, called Path2Master. Although this course was full of new information about business, finance, leadership, and management, I enjoyed every second of it. As courses were mostly based on case studies and role plays, everything was easy to understand and even easier to remember for finals.

    The courses in IUBH are extremely well-organized. All the subjects in each semester are interrelated and are basis of next semester’s courses. In addition, all the professors are international or locals that come from an international background. All the professors have professional work experience in an international environment and are extremely focused on providing students with job-oriented courses; which would make it easier for students’ future career paths. Furthermore, professors call students on a first name basis and actively try to memorize their names at the start of each semester. All these make the atmosphere of the class comfortable and students are able to join the class discussions and express their opinions freely.

    The next point that fascinates me is how diverse IUBH is. Students come from many countries with different cultural backgrounds (e.g. Germany, United States, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Ukraine, Austria, Spain, Iran, Taiwan, Romania, Thailand, Egypt, Australia, India, Azerbaijan, Armenia, etc.). There are around 15 students in each class, the atmosphere is friendly and students feel like members of a big family. Moreover, availability of different clubs and social practices (wine club, sport club, etc.) makes it easy for students from different courses and study programs to get to know each other and become friends. Also, at the start of each semester, new students are assigned to senior students, known as “greeters”, to welcome the students, become their mentors and help them with a smooth start with all the German official applications (e.g. opening a bank/blocked account, purchasing a sim card and verifying it, applying for a residence permit, etc.).

    Furthermore, there are two main restaurants (Mensa and Anno) in the university that allows students and professors to enjoy a short lunch-break over a high-quality soulful meal. There are also other facilities on campus which provide a relaxing time for everyone, Dallmayr Café and Charly’s Lounge, which is a student bar. IUBH also provides accommodations for German and international students. Private rooms are fully furnished and kitchen and washroom are to be shared with one or two other students. Rooms are well-lit, cozy and modern. And kitchen is equipped with new crockery and cookware. A few individual suits are also available at a higher price.

    IUBH managers also care about the students’ future. There are career fairs/days organized each semester to help students look for jobs and internships and career officers help students to improve their CVs and cover letters.

    Moreover, I believe that the officers in international admission office have played a huge role in my university and visa application process and its success. Their instructions were detailed, step-by-step, based on facts and individual experiences. I believe that the free visa preparatory interview session was a huge help in success of my real visa interview in the embassy.

    All in all, in the past two semesters I have had the best time of my life and I sincerely felt at home. I also believe that anyone who appreciates a friendly, calm, safe, beautiful, and multi-cultural environment and a high reputation degree, should definitely apply to IUBH.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2020
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Bad Honnef
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  • International Management
    Adharsh Paul
    Master’s in International management

    It was a great learning experience in IU. I was able to gain a handful of knowledge from the very experienced professors. There was also a lot of international exposure. I am very happy with the University.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Bad Honnef
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    19 Sep, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Hi Adharsh Paul, Thanks for leaving us your thoughts. We are glad to hear that things are running smoothly for you! Wishing you all the best going forward! Regards, Your IU International University of Applied Sciences Team
  • International Management
    Saidi Hassan
    Qualified lecturers, Dedicated Staff, Internationalism

    Well, studying at IU International University of Applied Sciences at Bad Honnef in Germany has been amazing. The Campus is situated in a very convenient environment for learning. The lecturers are very qualified, passionate and always there whenever we need them. The Staff at the University are very polite, understanding and very professional. At IU University of Applied Sciences, we enjoy a global diversified Environment of academics from different parts of the World.
    I have had a chance of meeting many students, lecturers and supporting staff coming from different parts of the world.
    The are plenty of courses and study programs to choose from, this makes it easy for students to choose and plan their studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences.
    I like studying at IU International University of Applied Sciences because I can easily access Education materials through different online and offline platforms. This has made my study journey at IU to be interesting and fun as well as educative. I am happy and contented at IU Bad Honnef and I would recommend students from Africa and all over the world to join us at this prestigious school.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Bad Honnef
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    05 May, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Hi Saidi Hassan, We are so grateful that you took time out of your day to share an excellent review with us! In order to offer the best university experience, we work very hard to ensure that we offer the best courses with the best professors. Student satisfaction is our primary goal and we are happy to read about all the value you’ve been receiving from your studies at IU University of Applied Sciences. Thanks again for providing so many details about your experience. Your feedback will be very valuable to new students. Best of luck! Your IU University of Applied Sciences
    22 Nov, 2022
    Mohamed
    Mohamed
    Hi Saidi,I found positive and negative feedbacks on IU , negative ones are mainly around financial issues like extra unexpecting fees , no support provided with the studies as they are all online recorded materials , problem with people deciding to exit the program ,..etc . can you please share more experience around these topics and other topics.
  • MBA Master ...
    of Business Administration
    Ali
    Innovative University

    IU offers a high-quality education at one of Germany’s largest universities. What impressed me most about IU is its massive and rapid development across all aspects—educational materials, faculty expertise, and advancements in AI innovation

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    Programme: MBA Master of Business Administration
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: Online
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    10 months ago
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Dear Ali, Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU). Also, we appreciate you sharing such detailed information about your experience. All the best! Your IU International University of Applied Sciences team
  • International Management
    Rosemary
    Best private college

    The best college with good teachers and good staff. The teachers are pretty good and are approachable. The class schedule is flexible and the professor even helps you with the internships. I would recommend IU to those who are looking for a course in business or management.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Berlin
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    05 May, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Hi Rosemary, It is wonderful to hear that you are enjoying your studies at IU University of Applied Sciences. It is our pleasure to provide a high qualityuniversity experience to our students and we try and make happen by offering flexible programswhich are designed to help our students perform more effectively in both their private and student lives. Additional to this, our professors are there to support in any way they can. We are so glad to hear that this included help with your internship search. We will make sure we pass your kind words to our teachers, who we know will be delighted to read your positive review. Thank you so much for your five-star review. Best of luck! Your IU University of Applied Sciences
  • Engineering Management
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    Great standard of education

    I enjoy my program because it’s exactly what I wanted to study and the mode of study is great. The lectures are interactive and the lecturers are ever ready to listen to your opinions and ideas. There’s hardly ever a boring lecture. The transfer task at the end of each lecture makes it easier to understand and remember the units being taught. I will recommend IU International University to anyone who wants the best education a university can offer. The student office is always ready to answer your questions and guide you on the next step. I really can’t ask for a more polite service than what is offered at IU International University.

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    Programme: Engineering Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Berlin
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    16 May, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Dear Student, Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are pleased to know that your experience at IU International University of Applied Sciences fulfilled your expectations. We are thrilled to hear the lecturers and supporting student services have been top-notch. Helping our students in their studies is our number one goal, so we are really glad that it was a plus point for you! Thanks again for your review and best of luck with the rest of your studies! Regards, Your International University of Applied Sciences Team
  • International Management
    Shantanu
    A good start to a career

    I chose this university because I found exactly what I wanted to study. My program is M.A in International Management in which overall topics are covered related to the international business market. I found IU interesting as they do offer good courses and it’s not highly expensive. Yeah, the university is a good infrastructure is new to the Berlin campus and well it’s all digital so this makes it easier and more interesting
    to study at the university. Also, they have a kind of gaming in the reception which we can play in our free time. Also, there is a student learning room which is so peaceful and the best part of it is there are computers in the room through which we can take printouts. Professors are highly experienced and educated. The good part of them while teaching is they do give live examples through which it becomes easy to understand. Also, we can connect with them easily whenever we want and they do respond and clear out our questions. There is a dashboard given to every student in which all the activities and lectures are updated even all the professors related to our course are there on the same dashboard. Even the university conduct different types of seminars and meets with different kind of sectors which is very helpful to building up our career.
    Overall it’s a good experience at this university and I would suggest surely once to look after its if you are planning to study in Germany.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Berlin
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    19 May, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Hi Shanatu, Thanks for the wonderful and detailed review! We are glad to hear that you are having a 5-star experience with your M.A. in International Management studies at our Campus in Berlin. We work hard to meet expectations like yours and that is why we select our high quality teaching staff very carefully. It makes us proud to receive such positive feedback on the quality of our study programmes and student services. Thanks again for the amazing review! Your IU International University of Applied Sciences Team
  • MBA Master ...
    of Business Administration
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    Great learning experience with the iu web app

    iu university is doing a very fantastic job with distance learning especially for individuals like me who are working professional and want to complete their master or mba in a hybrid format.

    This allowed me to study from India and then come on campus in Germany to complete my MBA.

    Their web app is amazing I can study the course book the course slides directly from there. As well as watch all the lectures from the app it is very helpful.

    IU please keep doing this great work. And help us working professionals achieve new heights

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    Programme: MBA Master of Business Administration
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Berlin
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    21 Sep, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Dear student, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your thoughts. We\'re glad to hear that our platform and our flexible learning hybrid model work well for you, and that you got the support you deserved. We are delighted to have you on board and we look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Regards, Your IU International University of Applied Sciences Team
  • International Management
    Nadine
    Tutors and IU events.

    The helpfulness of the tutors in how they assist the students and give their valuable advice which helps us to successfully finish the course. As well as the study materials that have been provided for our use, which are both convenient and relevant in finishing the course. The events that the university organizes through the career office have also been extremely helpful especially for me being an international student, as these events have helped me get a sense of what I can expect in the German job market and how to prepare myself accordingly.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: Online
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    22 Sep, 2022
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    IU International University of Applied Sciences - Official response
    Hi Nadine, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are grateful for your detailed description of your excellent academic experience with IU. We strive to provide our students with a stellar academic experience. Best of luck with your studies going forward! Your IU International University of Applied Sciences Team
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