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International School of Management (ISM) M.A. Entrepreneurship
International School of Management (ISM)

M.A. Entrepreneurship

4 Semesters

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

EUR 1,080 / per month *

On-Campus

* • Semestrial or monthly payments are possible • Sign a study program for this program by March 15 and get a 1,500 Euro fee discount.

Key Summary

    About: The M.A. in Entrepreneurship allows students to explore innovative concepts, develop business plans, and gain essential skills to launch ventures. This program focuses on practical learning and critical thinking.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in start-up management, business consultancy, and corporate innovation. Opportunities also exist in non-profit organizations and small business ownership.

Introduction

In the Entrepreneurship Master you will be trained in business management: Whether founding, developing, or establishing a successful start-up. From the first business idea to the mature business plan, you will develop business models in practical projects and thus be optimally prepared for entering the start-up ecosystem.

The Entrepreneurship Institute at ISM actively advises and supports you in the start-up process and in applying for government funding. Your entrepreneurship studies also include a semester abroad at one of our 190 partner universities. All ISM study programs are internationally AACSB-accredited.

You will:

  • expand your knowledge of business administration
  • get to know intercultural peculiarities
  • perfect your foreign language skills and
  • have the opportunity to complete an international double degree at one of our partner university.

With the option "Fast Track" the semester abroad of your studies can be omitted and you shorten your internship period. This allows you to complete your master's degree in only 3 semesters. Prerequisite is: you bring 210 ECTS from your Bachelor (an alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Master).

This program is offered at the ISM campuses in Cologne or Berlin and includes:

  • spending your third semester abroad at one of around 190 partner universities of the ISM
  • the opportunity to acquire a second international degree (double degree) at one of the named partner universities. This can be done during your semester abroad or after (varies by university).

Apply now and enjoy study fee discounts:

  • Early Bird Discount: Enroll in this program by March 15 and get a 1,500 Euro fee discount for the programs starting in fall.
  • Last Call Discount: Enroll by June 15 (for studies starting in fall) and get a 500 Euro fee discount.

International applicants who need a study visa for Germany please apply no later than the following dates:

  • July 15th

Earn an International Double Degree

At ISM you can earn an international double degree in Marketing. In addition to your ISM Master's degree, you will receive a second, internationally recognized Master's degree. Depending on the partner university, this is even possible as part of an integrated semester abroad, allowing you to earn two Master's degrees in just two or two and a half years.

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Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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