International School of Management (ISM)
MBA General Management (full-time)
Munich, Germany
MBA
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,275 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* • Monthly payments are also possible • Register for this program by March 15 (for studies starting in fall) in order to benefit from a 1,500 Euro fee discount.
Key Summary
The full-time MBA in General Management in Munich is a classic one-year MBA degree in the area of general business management. The ISM MBA in General Management program enables students to expand their business administration and management knowledge and creates the ideal prerequisites for a management or executive position in any business.
Our MBA in management develops and shapes the next generation of business leaders and is addressed to graduates with some previous existing work experience seeking to improve their management knowledge and tackle the challenges of strategic leadership on an international level.
Theory and practical emphasis are closely intertwined in this business MBA program. Through experienced lecturers from management practice and a constant exchange with numerous companies, you can gain hands-on practical experience and expand your personal network.
With the free MBA Plus option, you can choose various additional courses from our online Distance Learning programs. Use distance learning content to flexibly expand your MBA studies specialization while also pursuing your professional activities. ISM offers you online courses on various topics, such as:
- Sustainability Management
- Applied Business Data Science
- Digital Marketing Management
- and many more.
The General Management Master in Business Administration is considered one of the most popular MBA programs, as it provides insights into the main elements of business, including finance and accounting, management, marketing or operations. The program lasts 3 trimesters (9 months) plus the period needed for the master's thesis.
You’ll start by developing expertise in the main responsibility areas of general managers - internal management, finance, leadership, marketing, operations and supply chain. Next, you’ll expand your leadership skills with courses in innovation, entrepreneurship and data-science-led business decision-making. The studies also include a short module abroad in Spain.
Furthermore, small class sizes and individual coaching enable you to enjoy a personalized learning atmosphere and receive customized support.
MBA Support Scheme
ISM offers high-achieving students who enhance and positively impact the MBA course (e.g. international applicants or female executives) an up to fifty percent reduction in tuition fees. The following criteria are used to determine a student’s eligibility for a fee reduction:
- Proof of financial need
- Outstanding scholastic performance
- Essential extracurricular activity
For more information, contact the institute.
Semester One
Managing the Business in the international environment
- Strategic Management
- Management in the Global Environment
- Managerial Economics
Internal Management
- Risk Management
- Crisis Management
- Change Management
Leadership Skills
- Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
- Negotiation, Communication, and Executive Presentations
Semester Two
Marketing
- Strategic Marketing (Spain)
- Digital Marketing
- Advanced Market Research
Finance & Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Accounting
- Strategic Cost Management
Operations and Supply Chain
- Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Project management
Semester Three
Innovation
- Innovation Management
- New Business Models
- Design Thinking
IT-enabled Transformation
- Data Science & Business Intelligence
- IT-enabled Information Systems
- IT Management
Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Planning & Modelling
- Capstone Exercise
Semester Four
- Master Thesis
MBA Plus – Your Plus in Flexibility
With our free MBA Plus option, you can choose various additional courses from our Distance Learning programs. Use distance learning content to flexibly expand your MBA studies specialization while also pursuing your professional activities. ISM offers you online courses on various topics, such as:
- Sustainability Management
- Applied Business Data Science
- Digital Marketing Management
- and many more.
Master of Business Administration (MBA degree)
Whatever MBA study form you choose – whether full- or part-time – the Master of Business Administration in General Management at ISM is the right fit for you, preparing you for today’s international business world and its challenges.
Study full-time entirely in English at our Munich campus and get the chance to apply your international management knowledge during a stay abroad in Spain. While developing your intercultural skills, you also get to know different business perspectives in an international context.
From the classroom to the boardroom, an MBA degree is designed to help you stand out as you apply for the most desirable jobs in business. It prepares you for the exact career you want, whether it is in top management, operations, consulting, banking, marketing, or human resources - with an MBA in General Management your career opportunities are endless.
In a general MBA program, the academic curriculum covers a variety of subjects under the umbrella of business administration. The General Management Master in Business Administration is considered one of the most popular MBA programs, as it provides insights into the main elements of business, including finance and accounting, management, marketing and operations.
You’ll start by developing expertise in the main responsibility areas of general managers - internal management, finance, leadership, marketing, operations, and supply chain. Next, you’ll expand your leadership skills with courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, and data-science-led business decision-making.
Furthermore, small class sizes and individual coaching enable you to enjoy a personalized learning atmosphere and receive customized support.
Please be aware that this program has a visit abroad component in Spain.