Overview

E-sports is going from strength to strength and is showing no sign of slowing down. Succeeding on a management level in the industry is not just about managing and marketing athletes, but also planning and putting on events and competitions. E-sports events across the planet are a testament to the high regard fans and businesses alike hold the industry in. If you are passionate about gamin and want to turn that passion into a career, then IU's MBA with a focus on E-Sports Management provides you with the management skills as well as the industry knowledge to get started in the e-sports scene.

Two Degrees, Double the Advantage

IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has partnered with London South Bank University to give you the chance to have your degree validated by two institutions. When you choose this option, you’ll graduate from IU with both a German degree and a British degree, giving you a major career boost! This opportunity comes with no extra study courses or travelling.

Program Structure

1st Semester

• Leadership
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Finance
• International Marketing
• Managerial Economics
• Performance Measurement

2nd Semester

• Strategic Management
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Operations and Information Management
• E-Sports Management
• E-Sports Marketing and Event Management

3rd Semester

• Capstone Project Thesis & Defence

Academic Requirements:

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels, IB Diploma including your Transcript of Records.
• Proof of eligibility to study a bachelor's degree at university in Germany.

Depending on your chosen programme, academic level, and background, you might need to also take one of the following to make sure you are ready to study with us:

• Bachelor Entrance Examination
• Pathway Programme
• English Level:
  - Proof of English skills.
  - Speexx B2.2 Certificate (complimentary when signing up with IU - free of charge)
  - If English is your native language or you graduated from an English-speaking school/university, you do not have to prove your English skills.