M.Sc. International Management
ISM - International School of ManagementM.Sc. International Management
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About this program
M.Sc. International Management
With an International Management Master, you work specifically on your previous business knowledge and qualify for a leading position in the business. In addition to the business content, you will also choose your own individual focus.
International Management Theory & Practice are closely interlinked. The integrated practical phases offer you extensive opportunities to gain your own practical experience and prove yourself in various areas.
Admission requirements
In order to start studying at the International School of Management, you must first send your Documents by e-mail to your study advisor.
This is what you need for the first check of your registration:
- Curriculum vitae
- A successfully completed bachelor's degree (transcript of records), comprising at least 180 ECTS points (for the Fast Track stuy option 210 ECTS points), or
- an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level
Examinations must be at least 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences. If you have not studied for a Bachelor's degree in economics or if your quantitative ECTS points are not sufficient, you can prepare yourself for your management studies with the ISM Pre-Master.
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1st Semester:
International Business Environment
- International Business Law (2 ECTS)
- International Financial Management (2 ECTS)
- International Financial Reporting (2 ECTS)
International Strategic Management
- Advanced Strategic Management (2 ECTS)
- Business Development (2 ECTS)
- International Business Game (2 ECTS)
Innovation Competence
- Innovation Management (2 ECTS)
- Project Management (2 ECTS)
- New Business Models & Design Thinking (2 ECTS)
Organizational Development
- Global HR Management (2 ECTS)
- New Work in International Organizations (2 ECTS)
- Transformation in the Global Environment (2 ECTS)
Leadership Skills
- Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (2 ECTS)
- Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (2 ECTS)
- Cross Cultural Leadership (2 ECTS)
Work placement (12 ECTS)
2nd Semester:
Consulting Project
- Consulting Project (4 ECTS)
- Managing Consulting Projects (2 ECTS)
International Controlling & Corporate Finance
- Corporate Controlling (2 ECTS)
- Business Planning & Venture Capital (2 ECTS)
- Financial Risk Management (2 ECTS)
Marketing in a Globalized World
- Digital Marketing (2 ECTS)
- Customer Relationship Marketing (2 ECTS)
- Advanced Market Research (2 ECTS)
International Operations Management
- Global Sourcing (2 ECTS)
- Production & Supply Chain Management (2 ECTS)
- Logistics Management (2 ECTS)
3rd Semester:
Semester abroad (24 ECTS)
Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
Program delivery
Studying at an international level
During the first two semesters of studying at ISM, you will deepen your already acquired business administration knowledge and learn how to convince the client of your strategy proposals with your competencies in consulting projects. In order to sharpen your profile, you can choose your own major in International Controlling, International Operations or Digital Marketing.
You will spend the third semester at one of our numerous partner universities abroad.
You will then write your practice-oriented Master's thesis in the fourth semester. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS already in the fourth semester.
Tuition
Standard Fee: 5700 EUR per semester
Continuing studies
Getting Off to an International Start
In the International Management Master, a semester abroad at one of around 190 partner universities is firmly integrated into the curriculum. You will:
- learn international economics,
- intensify your intercultural competencies and
- have the opportunity to obtain a second international double degree at one of our partner universities.
Since the Master in Management is taught entirely in English, you will be well prepared for negotiations and cooperation across national borders after completing your studies.
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About this institute

ISM - International School of Management
The International School of Management (ISM) ranks among Germany’s leading private business schools. Founded in 1990, the ISM has seven campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Berlin and is home to over 3850 students. Internationality,...
Why study at ISM - International School of Management
The ISM is:
International:
- students of 84 nationalities
- 30% international students
- integrated semester abroad
- international lecturers & over 56 guest lecturers
- around 190 renowned partner universities
Individual:
- small study groups & a personal atmosphere
- 1:7 ratio of university lecturers: students
- from day 1 you become part of the ISM family & network
- individual support for your self-development
Inspirational:
- over 30 years of educational competence
- unlimited state accreditation and top rankings
- over 40% of bachelor graduates find a job during their studies
- we facilitate student's entry into professional life
- regular ISM alumni events to expand your professional network
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