What IMC - International Management College does

IMC - International Management College is a privately held German education provider (IMC GmbH & Co. KG, registered HRA 53482 at Amtsgericht Frankfurt a.M.) that delivers berufsbegleitende (part-time/work-integrated) Master, MBA, and DBA programs to working professionals across two physical campuses in Frankfurt am Main and Nürnberg/Erlangen, with its legal headquarters in Eschborn, Hessen. Founded in 2018 by Prof. Dr. René Rüth and Dr. Torsten Netzer, the college is operated by a team of approximately 18 employees and structures its offerings as an 18-month format delivered on 1–2 weekends per month, with both in-person and hybrid live-stream participation.

The core product is a portfolio of accredited degree programs — including a Master of Arts in Leadership & Management and MBA specializations in Consulting & Digital Business, Business Psychology & Management, International Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and General Management — awarded in cooperation with a Swiss Business School partner and complemented by a Doctoral (DBA/PhD) program, a Fachwirt/in preparation course, and Future Skills seminars. These programs are bundled with a three-pillar development concept: individual Business Coaching by certified coaches and an experiential layer comprising Executive Insights events, Business Days site visits to corporate players (e.g., Nestlé, Porsche), Global Business Trips to Dubai/Bangkok/Singapore (in cooperation with IMEC), and Summer Schools at Fudan (Shanghai), ESADE (Barcelona), and the Manhattan Institute of Management (New York). Curriculum content emphasizes innovation management and seven technology Mega Trends including AI/ML, IoT, RPA, NLP, digital platforms, mass personalization, and wearables.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees of €16,600–€17,600 per program (plus €550–€600 in enrollment and examination fees per semester), billed across multi-year contracts with flexible installment plans and up to €1,000 early-bird discounts. Go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated Study Coach team (headed by Marleen Rütgers and Dr. Rida Inam) that conducts free phone/Calendly consultations, supported by an event-driven demand engine (Info Sessions, Campus Experience events, Executive Insights) and a multi-channel digital presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, blog, email, alumni referrals). Customer base comprises individual working professionals enrolled via their own employers, with employer relationships extending to Accenture, Amazon, BCG, Commerzbank, Daimler, Deloitte, Lufthansa, SAP, Siemens, Audi, Bosch, KPMG, Procter & Gamble, and the European Central Bank among others. The institution reports a 100% recommendation rate on StudyCheck.de and Google reviews, and was awarded the Innovation Champion 2023 designation in the Education & Universities sector.

Name

IMC - International Management College

Legal name

IMC GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://internationalmanagementcollege.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMC - International Management College is a privately held German education provider offering part-time Master, MBA, and DBA programs for working professionals at campuses in Frankfurt and Nürnberg, delivered in cooperation with international academic partners and bundled with business coaching, Global Business Trips, and Summer Schools.

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Product category

Higher Education / Part-Time Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Part-time MBA programs
• Executive education
• Berufsbegleitende Master
• Management degree programs
• Business coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Degree Programs: Revenue generated from berufsbegleitende (part-time) Master and MBA programs offered in cooperation with international university partners. Programs include Master of Arts in Leadership & Management, MBA in Consulting & Digital Business, MBA in General Management, MBA in Marketing Management, MBA in Human Resource Management, MBA in International Management, MBA in Business Psychology & Management, and DBA/Doctoral programs. Tuition fees range from 16,600 EUR to 17,600 EUR plus additional enrollment and examination fees.
2. Professional Development Programs: Revenue from preparation courses for 'Fachwirt/in' certification and Future Skills seminar programs designed for career advancement.
3. Business Coaching Services: Individual coaching sessions included as part of the integrated program offering, supporting personal and professional development of students.
4. Event and Experiential Learning: Revenue contribution from exclusive events including Executive Insights, Business Days, Global Business Trips, and Summer School programs at partner universities (Fudan University Shanghai, ESADE Barcelona, Manhattan Institute of Management New York).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IMC delivers accredited, part-time (berufsbegleitende) Master, MBA, and DBA/doctoral degree programs in cooperation with international university partners (notably a Swiss Business School), taught across two German campuses in Frankfurt and Nürnberg in a hybrid weekend format over 18 months. The core education offering is wrapped in a three-pillar development concept that adds individual certified Business Coaching and exclusive career-networking events (Global Business Trips, Summer Schools, Executive Insights, Business Days) for working professionals seeking career advancement.

Product overview

IMC - International Management College is an educational institution offering a portfolio of accredited degree programs and supplementary professional development services. The core product is a suite of berufsbegleitende (part-time/work-integrated) Master and MBA programs delivered at two German campuses (Frankfurt and Nürnberg). The program portfolio includes a Master of Arts in Leadership & Management and multiple MBA specializations covering Consulting & Digital Business, Business Psychology & Management, International Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and General Management, as well as a Doctoral program (DBA/PhD) and a Fachwirt preparation course. These degree programs are complemented by a holistic development ecosystem encompassing individual Business Coaching, Global Business Trips, Summer School programs at international partner universities, Executive Insights events, and Business Days company excursions. Programs are structured as 18-month part-time formats with lectures held on weekends (1–2 weekends per month), offered in both in-person and hybrid (live-stream) modalities, and awarded by partner universities and business schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Arts in Leadership & Management Master of Arts degree program focused on leadership and management skills, designed for working professionals to complete in 18 months (3 semesters) alongside their career. Awarded by IMC's international academic partners (notably a Swiss Business School).
• MBA in Consulting & Digital Business MBA specialization in consulting and digital business covering strategic consulting, project management, digital transformation, AI topics, and digital strategy. 18-month program, 90 ECTS, with tuition of €17,600 plus €550 enrollment fee and €250 examination fee per semester.
• MBA in General Management Comprehensive MBA in General Management covering all business functions, strategic management, supply chain management, and general leadership competencies, priced at €17,600 total program fee.
• MBA in Marketing Management MBA specialization covering marketing strategy, brand management, product management, sales, key account management, and digital marketing for working professionals.
• MBA in Human Resource Management MBA program specializing in human resource management, covering talent management, organizational behavior, and global HR strategies.
• MBA in International Management MBA specialization focused on international business, cross-cultural management, and global leadership for professionals pursuing international careers.
• MBA in Business Psychology & Management MBA program combining business management with business psychology concepts, focusing on organizational behavior, leadership psychology, and team performance.
• Doktorprogramm (Doctor of Business Administration / PhD) Doctoral programs (DBA/PhD) at the doctoral level for advanced academic and research-oriented professionals seeking the highest academic degree.
• Fachwirt/in Preparation Course Preparation course for the Fachwirt (professional expert) qualification, serving as a foundation for further Master and MBA studies, especially for professionals with vocational training backgrounds such as Betriebswirt or Techniker.
• Business Coaching Programme Individual business coaching delivered by certified coaches, designed to develop participants' personal and professional competencies and career prospects alongside their studies as the personal-development pillar of IMC's three-pillar concept.
• Global Business Trips One-week international business trips to global economic hubs (Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore) conducted in partnership with IMEC, combining international business learning, intercultural management, adventure, and networking with 200+ travelers cumulatively.
• Summer School Programme Summer school programs at international partner universities including Fudan University (Shanghai), ESADE Business School (Barcelona), and Manhattan Institute of Management (New York) for IMC students and young professionals seeking international competency development.
• Executive Insights / Executive Seminare Exclusive management update events featuring international keynote speakers from academia and industry, with compact presentations on current management topics followed by networking discussions.
• Business Days One- to two-day company excursions providing behind-the-scenes access to leading companies and global players such as Nestlé Innovation Center and Porsche manufacturing facilities, combining site visits, presentations, and management insights.
• Future Skills Seminar Programme Seminar program on Future Skills for career advancement, complementing the Master, MBA, and DBA programs and targeting current professional-development needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Master graduates earn 14% higher starting salaries compared to Bachelor graduates (€46,200 vs €40,500 average starting salary)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Swiss Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrograms are awarded degrees from a renowned Swiss Business School. The Swiss institution provides international accreditation and academic oversight for Master and MBA programs including Consulting & Digital Business, General Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and International Management.
• IMEC (Frankfurter Management Institut)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Business Trips are conducted in cooperation with IMEC, the Frankfurt Management Institute. This partnership enables the organization of international business trips including destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore.
• ESERA (European School of Education and Research)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean educational partnership for academic cooperation and student exchange. Listed among IMC's academic partners and Kooperationen.
• Mahidol UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThailand's leading university partnership providing international academic exchange opportunities. Listed among IMC's academic partners for Summer School and exchange programs.
• ESADE Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Barcelona-based business school partnership for Summer School programs. Enables IMC students to gain international business education experience in Spain.
• EAIE (European Association for International Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership for international education. Listed among IMC's academic partners and Kooperationen.
• Fudan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Chinese university partnership for Summer School programs in Shanghai. Enables IMC students to study at one of Asia's premier educational institutions.
• IILM (International Institute for Management Development)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational management education partnership listed among IMC's academic partners. Supports the international orientation of IMC programs.
• IMEC (International Management Education Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with International Management Education Center for program delivery and international business education. Listed among IMC's academic partners.
• Manhattan Institute of ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based management education partnership for Summer School programs. Enables IMC students to gain US business education experience.
• Clark UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partnership for academic exchange and international education opportunities. Listed among IMC's academic partners.
• CIC (Cambridge International College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge-based international education partnership. Listed among IMC's academic partners for international certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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