International School of Management (ISM)
B.Sc. International Management
- Dortmund, Germany
- Frankfurt, Germany
BSc
DURATION
7 semesters
LANGUAGES
German, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 995 / per month **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* • Application for Spring 2026 is still possible until February 15, 2026
** • Application for Spring 2026 is still possible until February 15, 2026 • For Fall: Sign a contract by March 15 to enjoy a 1,500 Euro discount on the study fee of the second semester.
Key Summary
Earning your Bachelor of International Management degree from ISM is an excellent choice for anyone interested in an international management career and who is eager to learn in a practical way from some of the best professionals in the management field. This B.Sc. program provides a solid foundation in business management principles and practices, with an emphasis on developing integrated, international and highly practical business and management skills. The program includes a strong practical emphasis, and is defined by small lecture groups, lecturers from the real business world and a semester abroad at one one ISM's over 190 partner universities.
As a Bachelor of management student, you will learn the fundamentals of international business operations, including cultural differences and diverse business practices. The curriculum of this bachelor's degree program covers everything from business and economics, mathematics, accounting, e-commerce and e-business and finance to elective specialization modules in consulting, human resources, international marketing, global supply chains, controlling or mergers & aquisitions.
When studying international management, your studies will be very practice-oriented and you will gain valuable experience through a total of 20 weeks of internships and practical projects that enable practical training. These factors will significantly improve your employability. With a Bachelor of Business Management from ISM, you are very well equipped to be successful in a variety of roles and industries in the international business world.
We Prepare You for an International Career in Corporate Management
This three-year Bachelor of Science degree
- Is taught entirely in English language
- Includes an integrated semester abroad at one of around 190 partner universities and
- Global Track option: an optional second semester abroad (7 semesters in total).
You can study the Bachelor of International Management on campus at all seven German locations of ISM: Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne or Stuttgart or decide for our online distance learning studies B.Sc in Business Administration.
Advantages at a Glance
- First-class German education with unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA) as well as internationally AACSB-accredited.
- Practical: strong practical relevance and many lecturers from business world
- High employability after graduation: over 80% of our bachelor's students find a job before graduation
- Internationality: students of 84+ nationalities
- Network of more than 190 partner universities to spend semester abroad at
- Personal teaching atmosphere: Learn in small learning groups and learn from the best
Apply now and enjoy a study fee discount!
- Discount for spring start: sign a contract by December 15th and enjoy a 500 Euro discount for the spring semester start.
- Early-bird Discount: sign a contract by March 15th and get a 1,500 Euro fee discount for fall semester start.
Applicants who need a study visa for Germany please apply no later than the following dates:
- December 15th for all programs starting in the spring next year.
- July 15th for start in the fall term.
- If you do not require a study visa for Germany, you can apply until February 2026 for the programs which start in spring (March/April).
- If you're considering pursuing a Bachelor of International Management, there are several factors to determine if it's the right fit for you. First, consider your interest in the global marketplace and your desire to work in an international business environment, in a managerial or decision-making position.
- If you're passionate about cultural diversity, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, and are interested in global economics, an international management undergraduate degree might be the right choice for you.
- If you're looking for programs that offer practical, real-life experience, and a curriculum that aligns with your future career goals, then you should definitely consider the ISM. More than 80% of our bachelor graduates already find a job before finishing their studies and benefit from the early contact they get with industry professionals to gain insights into the various business management career options and opportunities.
The ISM sponsors highly dedicated applicants and students from the first term. There is the possibility of a Full Scholarship as well as a Partial scholarship.
Full Scholarship From the First Term
High-performing beginners receive a full scholarship including all tuition fees for the bachelor program (six terms) as well as the tuition fee for the completing bachelor thesis. The scholarship does not contain financial support regarding accommodation, living costs, learning material, etc. Only the tuition fees for international partner universities that can be covered by the ISM’s tuition fee are covered by the scholarship. The remission of fees of the ISM full scholarship refers to the normal period of bachelor studies (only six-term bachelor degree programs). An application for the full scholarship is only possible before the 1st term.
Partial Scholarships
This kind of scholarship covers a part of the complete tuition fees at ISM. It does not contain financial support regarding accommodation, living costs, learning material, etc. Partial scholarships are always granted for two terms. For an extension of the partial scholarship please apply after one year anew.
Fee reduction: The fee reduction will be enabled for students, who cannot pay the full tuition fees due to economic and/or social conditions.
Important! The ISM scholarship and the Germany scholarship CANNOT be combined!
The Bachelor of International Management offers you comprehensive knowledge and skills in the basics of management (business administration, economics), soft skills (personal and social skills), foreign languages and individual focuses. Here you can choose between a variety of topics such as Business Communication, E-Business, Human Resources Management or Consulting.
1st Semester
Business Administration 1: Principles of Business Economics
- Introduction to Business Administration, Procurement & Production (2,5 ECTS)
- Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
Business Administration 2: Financial Reporting
- Financial Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
- Financial Reporting & Corporate Taxation (2,5 ECTS)
Mathematical Basics
- Business Mathematics (2,5 ECTS)
- Statistics 1 (2,5 ECTS)
Law
- Introduction to Law (2,5 ECTS)
- Business Law (2,5 ECTS)
Business English 1
- Business Correspondence (2 ECTS)
2nd Language
- French 1/Spanish 1/Italian 1/German 1 (3 ECTS)
Program Specifics:
- Core Competencies
- Introduction to International Management (1 ECTS)
- Scientific Methods (1 ECTS)
- Calculation Software (1 ECTS)
- Rhetoric (1 ECTS)
- Project Management (1 ECTS)
Internship possible (6 ECTS)
2nd Semester
Business Administration 3: Managerial Accounting
- Investment & Financing (2,5 ECTS)
- Cost Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
Economics 1: Principles of Economics
- Microeconomics (2,5 ECTS)
- Macroeconomics (2,5 ECTS)
Applied Statistics
- Statistics 2 (2,5 ECTS)
- Market Research (2,5 ECTS)
Business English 2
- Moderation & Presentation (2 ECTS)
2nd Language
- French 2/Spanish 2/Italian 2/German 2 (3 ECTS)
Program Specifics:
- International Business
- Internationalization: Business Environment & Strategies (2,5 ECTS)
- Global Capital Markets & Finance (2,5 ECTS)
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Reporting 2 (2,5 ECTS)
- Financial Accounting 2 (2,5 ECTS)
Internship possible (6 ECTS)
3rd Semester
Business Administration 4: Human Resources & Organization Management
- Human Resource Management (2,5 ECTS)
- Organization (2,5 ECTS)
Business Administration 5: Business Management
- Principles of Corporate Management (2,5 ECTS)
- Service Management (2,5 ECTS)
Economics 2: Basics of Political Economy
- Economic Policy (2,5 ECTS)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (2,5 ECTS)
Business English 3
- Negotiation (2 ECTS)
2nd Language
- French 3/Spanish 3/Italian 3/German 3 (3 ECTS)
Program Specifics:
- Global Interaction
- International Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
- Intercultural Management (2,5 ECTS)
- Global Value Creation
- Global Sourcing (2,5 ECTS)
- Global Value Chain Management (2,5 ECTS)
Internship possible (6 ECTS)
4th Semester
Semester abroad (24 ECTS)
Internship possible (6 ECTS)
5th Semester
General Management
- Strategic Management (2 ECTS)
- Leadership & Motivation (2 ECTS)
- Crisis Management & Recapitalization (2 ECTS)
Workshop/Practical Seminar (5 ECTS)
2nd Language
- French 4/Spanish 4/Italian 4/German 4 (1 ECTS)
Elective Modules (2 of 5):
- Business Analysis
- Auditing (2 ECTS)
- Business Valuation (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Rating (2 ECTS)
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management Concepts (2 ECTS)
- Sourcing Management (2 ECTS)
- International Transport Logistics (2 ECTS)
- Financial Management
- Derivatives (2 ECTS)
- International Financial Management (2 ECTS)
- Portfolio & Asset Management (2 ECTS)
- Business Communication
- Internal Communication (2 ECTS)
- Investor Relations (2 ECTS)
- Global Communications (2 ECTS)
- E-Business
- E-Procurement (2 ECTS)
- Digital Process Management (2 ECTS)
- E-Commerce (2 ECTS)
Internship possible (6 ECTS)
6th Semester
Controlling
- Strategic Controlling (2 ECTS)
- Operational Controlling (2 ECTS)
- Controlling of Multinational Enterprises (2 ECTS)
Elective Modules (2 of 5):
- International Financial Reporting
- IRFS 1 (2 ECTS)
- IRFS 2 (2 ECTS)
- Group Consolidation (2 ECTS)
- Marketing
- Consumer Behavior & Applied Market Research (2 ECTS)
- Communication & Brand Management (2 ECTS)
- Marketing Controlling (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Structuring
- Investment Management (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Finance (2 ECTS)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (2 ECTS)
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Human Resources Management (2 ECTS)
- Human Resources 1: Attraction, Selection, Performance (2 ECTS)
- Human Resources 2: Development, Retention, Transition (2 ECTS)
- Consulting
- Consulting Instruments (2 ECTS)
- Management of Consulting Projects (2 ECTS)
- Consulting Project/Tender Pitch (2 ECTS)
Bachelor Thesis (11 ECTS)
7th Semester (optional)
Second, optional semester abroad (Europe/overseas)
The ISM is Top-ranked, AACSB-accredited and has unlimitedly State-Approved
The ISM University is state-accreddited unlimitedly, internationally AACSB-accredited 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, such as the CHE University Ranking, Universum, Trendence and U-Multirank, especially in areas such as:
- Internationality,
- Support at the beginning of the studies
- Graduation in due course
- Professional experience and contact to professional practice,
- Student mobility,
- International academic staff,
- Foreign language taught bachelor and master programs, etc.
Your Advantages with ISM:
- High-quality education: first-class teaching, top-ranked and unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA)
- High employability after graduation: over 80% of our students find a job before graduating
- Close to practice: the majority of our lecturers come from the corporate world and can connect theory with business practice and teach you real-life business scenarios
- Personal teaching atmosphere: study in small learning groups
- Strong internationality: students of 84 nationalities. Ratio of 30% international students
- A Network of more than 190 partner universities to choose from for your semester abroad
- You can study International Management at all our German campuses: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin