Study at One of Germany‘s Best Business Schools, 100% in English. Get a Head Start on Your Career with a Master at ISM!

The International School of Management (ISM) ranks among Germany’s leading private business schools. Founded in 1990, the ISM has seven campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin and is home to over 3800 students.

Internationality, strong practical orientation and a personal learning atmosphere are just as much a part of ISM's success story as the teaching of professional skills and the intensive training of soft skills. This includes not only exciting practical projects, case studies and internships, but also the close interaction with lecturers from the business world. These success factors are reflected in all of ISM's Bachelor, Master and MBA programs.

Practically-oriented towards the demands of global businesses

Thanks to a tutor to student ratio of 1:7 and by learning in small groups, ISM students can get all their questions answered, focus on their professional development goals and are prepared for a successful career in a global business.

Classes are interactive and many projects are worked on in teams or workshops. In addition, almost all university lecturers come from a practical background and, besides technical knowledge, they directly convey the application of knowledge in a business setting. This way, all programs are tailor-made to suit the current requirements of both the business world and job market.

Top-ranked and unlimited state-approved

The University is state-accreddited unlimitedly and all study programs bear the seal of quality of the Accreditation Council and the FIBAA. The quality of the education is confirmed by HR managers, ISM students and alumni and the presence in numerous rankings where ISM consistently occupies top positions since many years for areas such as internationality, student mobility, international academic staff, contact to professional practice, professional publications, foreign language taught bachelor and master programs, etc.

Write 1 master thesis, get 2 degrees

When pursuing a master‘s degree at ISM, students get the unique chance to acquire an international double degree in record time. This means that, in addition to the ISM German master's degree, they are entitled to earn a second master's degree at certain universities from our list of 190+ partner universities abroad. This helps them be seen more internationally competitive and boosts the value of their resume.

Trully international

Students at ISM get to trully experience the motto „International. Individual. Inspiring“. 84 nationalities are representated at the ISM, with over 30 percent international enrollments. Part of the regular university life at ISM are also the integrated semesters abroad at one of over 190 international partner universities as well as intensive language trainings which can be taken prior to starting as well as during the studies.

Why choose the ISM:

• High quality education: first-class teaching, top-ranked and unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA). More than 30 years of educational competence
• Strong internationality: students of 76 nationalities. 30% international students
• Globally connected: network of more than 190 partner universities to choose for your semester abroad
• Close to practice: German, international and guest lecturers from the business world
• Personal teaching atmosphere: study in small learning groups, focusing on interdisciplinary, practically oriented case studies
• Flexible and competitive: Double Degree as well as Fast Track options for your master studies
• Seven campuses in all major German cities: Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin
• Early-bird discounts on the tuition fees and multiple financing or scholarship options.

Contact the ISM

For FAQs, to get more information on our master programs, advice on applying, or to start your application, visit the ISM website or contact a study advisor.