International Business
International School of Management (ISM)Program Overview
The International Business at International School of Management (ISM) is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: München, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to business administration, procurement & production (2,5 ECTS)
- Principles of marketing (2,5 ECTS)
- Introduction to financial accounting (2,5 ECTS)
- Financial reporting & taxation (2,5 ECTS)
- Corporate governance (2,5 ECTS)
- Strategic management (2,5 ECTS)
- Human resource management (2,5 ECTS)
- Organization (2,5 ECTS)
- Business mathematics (2,5 ECTS)
- Statistics (2,5 ECTS)
- Introduction to international management (2,5 ECTS)
- Introduction to intercultural management (2,5 ECTS)
- Investment theory & finance (2,5 ECTS)
- Cost accounting (2,5 ECTS)
- Business ethics (3 ECTS)
- Communication & negotiation (3 ECTS)
- Business development (2 ECTS)
- International business game (1 ECTS)
- Financial risk management (2 ECTS)
- International business law (2 ECTS)
- Project management (2 ECTS)
- Leadership & change management (2 ECTS)
- Marketing strategies (3 ECTS)
- Advanced market research (3 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To qualify for this M.A. program you first need to have successfully completed your first study program with a minimum study period of six semesters and have achieved a final grade
- at a university or
- an equivalent foreign higher education institution, and
you need to submit your application documents. Additionally, you will have to take part in a multi-level admissions test (written and oral).
We will send you an application form together with the informational material or after you have registered online for the admissions process. Alternatively, you need:
- Resume
- Two passport photos
- Letter of motivation
- Degree certificate
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Dec, 2026
About International School of Management (ISM)
International School of Management (ISM)
Dortmund, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
