There is no better way to learn

For more than 25 years, students and graduates have said this about IBR’s German Global MBA—because it is not learned about business, but lived within it. Through personalised coaching and mentorship, you don’t pause your career; you grow it by developing real solutions in your workplace, with measurable impact.

IBR Institute of International Business Relations

For more than 25 years, IBR has pioneered work-integrated higher education, connecting universities, professionals, and real-world practice across global markets.

The German Global MBA

Our flagship executive MBA, fully work-integrated and designed for working professionals who want to grow while they study.

Global MBA Accreditation

Accredited by FIBAA and recognised within the German and European higher education framework—ensuring quality, credibility, and international acceptance.

University partners

IBR collaborates with selected universities across Europe, the United States and beyond to deliver high-quality, practice-oriented study opportunities.

Motivation for enrolment

Professionals choose IBR because learning happens alongside their work—supported by mentors, flexible study formats, and immediate relevance for their careers.

Best practice for a global learning experience

An international student body, global faculty, and focused study visits to innovation hubs such as Germany and Israel create a truly global perspective—without leaving your career behind.

IBR’s Innovation

IBR brings higher education into the workplace, applying a work-integrated learning model inspired by Germany’s long professional education tradition.

IBR History

Founded in 1999, IBR’s development reflects German craftsmanship, global entrepreneurship, and decades of international academic collaboration.

Mission

We bring higher education to where it is needed—making it relevant, accessible, and impactful for students, employers, and society.

Our academic team

An international team of experienced academics and practitioners who mentor students directly in their professional environments.

"The IBR study approach has completely changed my opinion about education, so much so that I decided to change my career, switching from business to academia"
Ganna Demydyuk, Business Consultant at Benefit Group, Berlin, Germany