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General Management

International School of Management (ISM)
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MBA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Dortmund, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The General Management at International School of Management (ISM) is a MBA 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 General Management 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Dortmund, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the General Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Strategic management (2,5 ECTS)
  2. Managing in the global environment (2,5 ECTS)
  3. Decision-making under uncertainty (2,5 ECTS)
  4. Market-oriented management (2,5 ECTS)
  5. Organizational behavior & design (2,5 ECTS)
  6. Communication skills and negotiation techniques (2,5 ECTS)
  7. Intercultural competence (2,5 ECTS)
  8. Leadership and hr management (2,5 ECTS)
  9. Managerial economics (Brussels) (2,5 ECTS)
  10. European economic integration (Brussels) (2,5 ECTS)
  11. Innovative marketing techniques (USA) (2,5 ECTS)
  12. Multinational finance and trade (USA) (2,5 ECTS)
  13. Principles of corporate finance (2,5 ECTS)
  14. Financial reporting and analysis (2,5 ECTS)
  15. Managerial accounting (2,5 ECTS)
  16. Strategic cost management (2,5 ECTS)
  17. Management simulation (2,5 ECTS)
  18. Strategic crisis management (2,5 ECTS)
  19. Operations management (2,5 ECTS)
  20. Supply chain management (2,5 ECTS)
  21. Public relations management (2,5 ECTS)
  22. Customer relationship management (2,5 ECTS)
  23. Marketing communication research (2,5 ECTS)
  24. Doing business in India (India) (2,5 ECTS)
  25. Doing business in China (Hong Kong) (2,5 ECTS)
  26. Information systems management (India) (2,5 ECTS)
  27. Strategic sourcing (Hongkong) (2,5 ECTS)
  28. International business law (2,5 ECTS)
  29. Corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and ethics (2,5 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to this study program, you need to prove that you have:
  • successfully completed your first study program with a minimum study period of six semesters at a university or
  • an equivalent foreign higher education establishment,

and have

  • at least between two or three years\' professional experience and
  • an adequate command of the English language (TOEFL).

Registrations are welcome at any time and will be considered for intake in the next academic year, provided that sufficient places are available.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 25,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact International School of Management (ISM) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About International School of Management (ISM)

International School of Management (ISM) logo

International School of Management (ISM)

Dortmund, Germany

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Apr, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months