International School of Management (ISM)
M.Sc. Applied Business Data Science (Distance Learning)
- Cologne, Germany
- Berlin, Germany
MA
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 520 / per month
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The M.Sc. Applied Business Data Science (Distance Learning) at The International School of Management (ISM) teaches advanced analytics and business applications online. You study applied and advanced statistics, data literacy, strategic management, ethics and law, quantitative methods in information systems and electives. ISM is AACSB‑accredited with seven campuses across Germany and emphasizes projects and industry exchange.
Career Outcomes: The programme prepares you for roles in data analytics, machine learning, business intelligence, consulting and digital transformation. Typical careers include data analyst, machine learning engineer, business intelligence specialist, data consultant, digital transformation strategist, with opportunities in finance, IT, consulting, e‑commerce and industry.
The data science master’s online at ISM combines advanced analytical methods with practical business applications, preparing you to work confidently with data in modern organisational contexts. As part of an online master’s degree in data science, you’ll study core subjects such as applied statistics, data literacy, innovation and strategic management, as well as ethics and law in the digital sphere. These modules equip you with the methodological skills needed to analyse complex datasets and support evidence-based decisions.
As your study advances, you’ll explore specialised topics including quantitative methods in information systems, advanced applied statistics, trends in data science and their applications in data‑driven business settings. Reflecting the expectations of a master’s in data science in Germany, elective modules let you further tailor your studies.
Exemplary study plan for full-time distance learning
1st Semester:
- Applied Statistics & Data Literacy (10 ECTS)
- Quantitative Methods in Information Systems (10 ECTS)
- Trends in Data Science (5 ECTS) live seminar
- Leadership (5 ECTS) live seminar
2nd Semester:
- Innovation & Strategic Management (10 ECTS)
- Advanced Applied Statistics (10 ECTS)
- Applications in Data Science (5 ECTS) live seminar
- Digital Bootcamp (5 ECTS)
3rd Semester:
- Ethics & Law (10 ECTS)
- Negotiation & Consulting (5 ECTS)
- Research & Consulting Project (10 ECTS)
Elective modules:
- Essentials of Digital Communication (5 ECTS) OR
- Policies & Trends in Sustainability (5 ECTS)
4th Semester:
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
The ISM is Top-Ranked and Unlimitedly State-Approved
The ISM University is state-accreddited unlimitedly 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.
The ISM offers different grants and scholarships, including partial and some full scholarships. Other study financing options are available from third parties.
If you would like to apply for an ISM scholarship, applications can be submitted with an already-passed ISM admission test for the
- Upcoming summer semester from November 15 until December 15
- Upcoming winter semester from May 15 until June 15.
With its strong analytical and industry-oriented training, the degree prepares you for roles in data analytics, machine learning, business intelligence, consulting, and digital transformation. As a recognised master’s in data science in Germany, it opens doors to both national and international employers who value applied project experience. This makes the programme a compelling choice for anyone aiming to build a career through a trusted data science master’s programme in Germany.