Global Business - Industry Management
Become a leader in international industrial management
The MBA in Global Business - Industry Management at Mediadesign University is your springboard to a future-proof career at the interface of international management, industrial value creation and digital transformation. Do you want to understand the challenges of globalised industry, think strategically about production processes and actively shape change in companies? Then this Master of Business Administration (MBA) is just right for you.
Whether you already work in an industrial company or are planning your next career move, this programme will help you develop a sound understanding of industrial business models, digital technologies, international markets and efficient management structures.
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Non-EU from 1.050,00 €
Your MBA course: content, structure and specialisation
The MBA Global Business - Industry Management programme is consistently geared towards the requirements of internationally operating industrial companies. You can choose to study full-time in three semesters or part-time in four semesters - practical, flexible and highly relevant to your career.
Study specialisations
- Supply Chain Management & Industry 4.0
You will learn to analyse complex supply chains, integrate digital technologies into production processes and make processes resilient and sustainable. - Strategy & Change Management
You will develop a deep understanding of strategic leadership, organisational development and change processes in dynamic markets. - Digital Business Models & Platforms
The focus is on digital B2B models, data-driven value creation and innovative platform strategies in an industrial environment. - Industrial Marketing & Financial Management
You will learn how to target technical customer segments, position services and strategically manage investments.
Your MBA programme is made up of several pillars: You will deepen your knowledge in the field of industry management and at the same time build a solid foundation in international management, data analytics, project management and communication. You also have the opportunity to set individual specialisations - for example in Global Strategic Leadership, Digital Innovation or Sustainable Business Models. The curriculum is supplemented by modules that address current developments in the field of artificial intelligence and prepare you to use AI technologies in industrial contexts. Your degree programme is rounded off by the Master's thesis, in which you apply the knowledge you have acquired in a practical and research-oriented manner.
The teaching language is English. Examinations can also be taken in German on request.
Your career: take off globally with an MBA
With the internationally recognised Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, you will significantly expand your career potential. You will position yourself as a manager with in-depth expertise in industrial processes, digitalisation and strategic management.
Typical fields of activity after graduation:
- Management of industrial projects and supply chains
- Strategic planning in production and manufacturing companies
- Management of transformation processes and digital business models
- Leadership of international teams and business units
- Development of sustainable market strategies for industrial products and services
Typical industries:
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Automotive industry
- Energy and environmental technology
- IT-related industrial companies
- B2B-oriented technology companies
The degree also opens doors to top international positions in the corporate environment or in upper medium-sized companies - especially if you already have professional experience.
Your career prospects in the MBA programme
An MBA programme in Industry Management is a career booster for anyone who wants to take on management responsibility in technology-oriented companies. The combination of strategic thinking, economic know-how and technological understanding makes you the ideal candidate for key positions in the international industrial environment.
You will work as:
- Operations Manager:in
- Business Development Manager:in
- Strategy Consultant:in for industrial companies
- Supply Chain Director
- Transformation Lead for production sites
- or as Project Manager:in for Digitalisation & Innovation
Especially in times of global transformation and a shortage of skilled workers, you are more in demand than ever with a specialised MBA.
Why study for an MBA at mdh?
- Interdisciplinary & international: You learn with and from students and professors from all over the world.
- Career-orientated & practical: case studies, group projects and real cases from industry.
- Digital & flexible: blended learning for maximum compatibility of work, family and further education.
- Strongly networked: mdh maintains close contacts with industry - and opens doors for you.
Application & Admission
Individual time models make the Master's programme at mdh very flexible and can be tailored to your personal needs. Our student advisory service will be happy to advise you and provide you with further information.
Your personality and talents are more important to us than perfect grades!
The best way to send us your application is by e-mail (or by post). We need the following from you
- Relevant certificates and a CV with photo
- You can apply before completing your Bachelor's degree
- The Bachelor's certificate can be submitted later
Information for applicants from abroad: You have the opportunity to check your international certificates independently in advance via uni-assist and find out about the requirements for your admission:
Tuition fees
Campus Berlin English-speaking: EU citizens: 4.140,00 EUR/semester | non-EU citizens: 6.300,00 EUR/semester
For all degree programmes we charge a one-off registration fee of 490.00 EUR and a one-off examination fee of 1,050.00 EUR.
For non-EU citizens, the one-off examination fee of EUR 1,050.00 is included in the tuition fee.
Discount for advance payment
If you pay in advance (by semester, annually, in full), the tuition fees can be reduced by up to 5%. (This discount is not compatible with early booking discounts).
Bachelor's students at mdh receive a 10% discount on the tuition fees for the Master's programme at mdh.
