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Master ofBusinessAdministrationLeadership(MBA.L.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership Elevate Your Leadership. Excel Globally.
Our MBA in Leadership is designed for ambitious professionals who aim to strengthen their executive profile, enhance their decision-making power, and achieve sustainable career growth at the highest levels.
Why This MBA Is Your Strategic Advantage
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering Human Resource Management, Psychology, Time Management, Business, Finance, and beyond—our MBA equips you with the essential competencies to lead in today’s competitive landscape.
Real-World Application: Each module is structured to ensure immediate practical impact. You will apply theory directly to business challenges, empowering you to lead with confidence from day one.
Leadership with Legal and Ethical Insight: Gain in-depth knowledge of the legal framework shaping relationships in the delivery of social services, including the rights and responsibilities of providers, employees, and stakeholders.
For experts in management, strategic management and managerial psychology, it is becoming increasingly important in our networked world to combine technical expertise with skills in leadership and communication. You are an Bachelor of Business Administration and want to elavate your management skills to a top international level? Our English-language Bachelor of Business Administration specialised in Management Leadership combines technical know-how with innovative topics from management theory and practice. From Strategic Management to Performance Measurement to Product Development, this hands-on study program will give you the knowledge, confidence and authority to assert yourself as a leader at the intersection of Psychology and Management. So what are you waiting for?
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 Leadership
Why High-Performing Professionals Choose This MBA
Career ROI: This MBA positions you for mid- and senior-level management, delivering a measurable return on your investment through higher salaries, greater influence, and broader career options.
Internationally Recognized: Fully accredited and taught in English, this degree equips you for global leadership roles.
Practical & Executive-Focused: Unlike purely academic programs, this MBA in Leadership emphasizes applied knowledge across management, psychology, law, and strategic leadership—giving you the competitive edge to thrive.
Business Development Manager
is a highly qualified professional specializing in strategic growth, market expansion, and corporate leadership. Equipped with advanced skills in strategic management, negotiation, and global business development, they identify new opportunities, strengthen customer and partner relationships, and design innovative strategies that drive sustainable profitability.
Graduates of an MBA Leadership program are trained to lead cross-functional teams, implement business transformation initiatives, and manage complex international projects. Their expertise combines executive leadership, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial vision, making them key drivers of organizational success and competitive advantage.
This role is particularly in demand in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and international trade, where companies seek leaders who can deliver measurable results in revenue growth, market positioning, and global expansion.
Executive Management Consultant
is a highly skilled professional specializing in business strategy, organizational development, and executive leadership. They advise companies on performance improvement, digital transformation, and global market expansion, helping organizations achieve measurable success. With advanced knowledge in change management, strategic decision-making, and corporate governance, they design innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability.
Graduates of an MBA Leadership program combine analytical expertise, leadership excellence, and cross-industry knowledge to guide organizations through complex challenges. They support executive teams in implementing business transformation, process optimization, and strategic growth initiatives, positioning companies for long-term competitive advantage.
Management Consultants with an MBA Leadership background are in demand across finance, technology, healthcare, and international consulting firms, where they drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and market leadership.
Senior Brand Manager
is a high-level marketing professional specializing in global brand management, strategic leadership, and business growth. They develop and execute brand strategies that enhance market positioning, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. With expertise in leadership in marketing, consumer behavior, and cross-functional team management, they drive innovation and ensure consistent brand identity across international markets.
Graduates of an MBA Leadership program combine executive leadership skills, data-driven marketing insights, and strategic decision-making to lead complex projects and deliver measurable results in brand awareness, revenue growth, and market expansion. Their ability to align brand vision with corporate strategy makes them key players in industries such as consumer goods, luxury brands, technology, healthcare, and global e-commerce.
Senior Brand Managers with an MBA in Leadership are in demand for their capacity to maximize ROI, strengthen brand equity, and build long-term business success in highly competitive environments.
- 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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