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Master ofBusinessAdministrationManagementin education(MBA.ME.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management in Education – 100% Online
Elevate Your Management & Leadership. Shape the Future of Education.
Advance into leadership roles within educational institutions by earning a Master’s of Business Administration in Management in Education, delivered entirely online. Designed for ambitious professionals already working in education management, this program blends academic excellence with practical application – providing the strategic expertise you need to lead with authority and long-term impact.
Why Ambitious Leaders Choose This Master’s
Educational leadership rarely develops by chance. While promotions often follow years of strong performance, true leaders distinguish themselves through structured training, visionary strategies, and applied management know-how. This Master’s program delivers exactly that: the tools and insights you need to professionalize your leadership and transform institutions sustainably.
Program Highlights
– Professionalization of leadership in educational contexts
– Diversity-aware and inclusive organizational leadership
– Communication, mediation, and counseling for executives
– Quality assurance and educational management
– Applied research methods & reflective leadership practice
– Specializations in organizational development, digital infrastructure, and advanced marketing in education
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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Your professional future as Master of Business Administration in Management in Education
Why High-Performing Professionals Choose This MBA
Career ROI: Educational leadership rarely develops by chance. While promotions often follow years of strong performance, true leaders distinguish themselves through structured training, visionary strategies, and applied management know-how. This Master’s program delivers exactly that: the tools and insights you need to professionalize your leadership and transform institutions sustainably.
Integrated Management Perspective
Our program builds on the foundation of international business education. Much like an MBA, it represents the second level of management training and aligns with the curriculum progression of a BBA program. Core areas include:
– Human Resources & Leadership Psychology
– Time and Project Management
– Business, Economics & Finance
– Educational Law and Governance
<p “=”” class=”class=” lang=”DE-DE” tve-droppable”=””>Through this holistic approach, graduates are fully prepared for mid- and senior-level management roles—both in private and public educational sectors.
Additionally, you’ll become well-versed in the legal frameworks governing social services, including rights and duties of service providers, employees, and users—knowledge critical for modern educational leadership.
School Principal / Deputy Principal
Graduates with a strong academic background and proven leadership skills can pursue a rewarding career as a School Principal or Deputy Principal. In this high impact role, professionals oversee the strategic management of schools, ensure academic excellence, and foster a supportive learning environment for students and staff. Core responsibilities include curriculum development, teacher supervision, budgeting, policy implementation, and stakeholder communication. With an advanced degree in educational leadership and management, in graduates are equipped to drive institutional growth, promote innovation in teaching, and maintain compliance with educational standards. This career path offers excellent opportunities for leadership, community impact, and long-term professional development in both public and private education sectors.
Director of Educational Institutions
A Director of Educational Institutions is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the strategic, academic, and operational management of schools, colleges, or universities. With an advanced degree such as an MBA or Doctor of Education, professionals in this role ensure high-quality educational standards, effective leadership, financial sustainability, and compliance with national and international regulations. They develop long-term strategies for institutional growth, implement innovative teaching models, and manage faculty performance to enhance student outcomes. As top-level leaders in the education sector, Directors of Educational Institutions combine strong organizational management with academic expertise, making them highly sought-after in global education management careers.
Department Head in Ministries, Associations & NGOs
A Department Head in ministries, associations, and NGOs is a senior leadership professional responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies and programs. With a strong focus on governance, public administration, and organizational development, this role combines leadership, policy-making, and stakeholder management. Graduates with advanced management qualifications, such as an MBA or Master’s degree, are particularly well-prepared for this position. Department Heads play a key role in driving social impact, improving operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration across governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, and international associations. This career path is ideal for professionals aspiring to leadership roles in public service, non-profit management, and global policy organizations.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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