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Bachelor's Programs

Practical and international Bachelor programs in English in Germany

Choose from four in-demand Bachelor's at ISM, enjoy small classes, personal support, a semester abroad and exciting internships. Your start to a global career begins here.

Bachelor programs
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Advantages of a Bachelor's Degree at ISM

Strong international
focus

You study management or a combination of business and IT/data analytics, including a semester abroad and optional language classes. This way you benefit from international content and contacts.

Practical experience & earning potential

In the full-time bachelor's programs, you enjoy career-focus education and have five months per year available for internships - often paid, so you can earn money alongside your studies.

Top accredited education

Bachelor's programs are internationally AACSB?accredited, alongside German FIBAA and state accreditation - certifications that affirm the academic excellence and global recognition of your degree.

Global Track & additional ECTS
You have the opportunity to complete an additional semester at a partner university abroad, thereby earning a total of 210 ECTS credits and gaining valuable international experience.

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Bachelor Programs in German, on-campus

The Bachelor's programs offered in German are taught 70% in German with some classes in English language. All programs include 20 weeks of integrated internships and practical projects. Also, all our Bachelor's include at least a semester abroad at one of our network of 190+ partner universities.

Bachelor Programs in Distance Learning

With ISM's online Bachelor programs in distance learning, you study flexibly and independently – anytime, anywhere. Access digital course materials, choose from diverse multimedia formats, and get support from experienced professors throughout your studies.
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FAQ – Bachelor courses in Germany

What is a full-time on-campus bachelor's degree program?

When you opt for a full-time bachelor degree, studying is your "main job". You will attend lectures every day, write assignments or work on group projects with fellow students and prepare for exams. You dedicate yourself fully to your Bachelor's program. The workload of a full-time bachelor course is equivalent to a full-time job.

You will receive your lecture timetable at the start of your bachelor studies and attend the respective courses provided for in your Bachelor's degree program.

Why should international students earn a Bachelor degree in Germany at a private university?

Enjoy a personalised educational experience

Private universities in Germany such as ISM tend to offer a more personalised educational experience, often with much?smaller class sizes,?modern campuses, innovative teaching?and?stronger industry connections. 中国足球彩票手机版 students can thus not only study fully in English, but also enjoy?support services?that are just right for them and personal guidance every step of the way.

Among the services ISM offers:

While the fees are higher than at public universities, private business schools often have faster admissions processes, offer also scholarship opportunities to cover at least partially the fees, and generally more career-oriented, practical learning environments.

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English-taught bachelor degree programs

Private universities in Germany offer full Bachelor programmes in English, so there's no language barrier for international students. The expected level of English knowledge is usually B2 level. The multicultural atmosphere at private schools, combined with bachelor courses that focus on internationalism, means that students are well-prepared for global career paths while also getting to experience life in one of Europe's most happening countries.

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Look forward to solid career prospects

Germany's got a solid economy and it's relatively easy to get started there after graduation of a business or IT-related program. Private universities like ISM often work closely with top companies to provide internships, career services, and even later on opportunities of job placements. Often lecturers come from the business world - where they are managers or experts in their field -, so they teach the skills that are currently asked for on the job market. 中国足球彩票手机版 graduates can also take advantage of Germany's 18-month post-study work visa to find a job and potentially settle in Germany long-term.

What are the entry requirements for bachelor's programs at ISM?

Our Bachelor programs are designed for applicants who have achieved general qualification for German university admission.

For the pre-check of your qualification for a Bachelor’s program, please submit the following documents to a study advisor:

  • School leaving certificate (if available)
  • Transcript of records - no Numerus Clausus (NC) is required to apply at ISM!
  • Short Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Optional (only if you have any): certificate of English language (if available?and only needed if the medium of instruction in your high school was not English; otherwise, you will be asked to take an online assessment test in English as part of the admission process).

Please send these documents to a study advisor: they will gladly perform a fast check of your documents for you if you send us your documents above. Upon examination and sucessful verification of your documents, you will be asked to?apply online for an admission test.

What admission requirements do you need to meet to study Bachelor full-time?

The admission requirements for a full-time Bachelor degree depend on various factors. Basically, you need a general university entrance qualification or a comparable qualification. Under certain circumstances, a certain amount of practical work experience may also be considered for a full-time Bachelor's degree. At ISM you will need to apply also with a short letter of motivation, a CV and your certificates, just like for a "real" job.?

For the bachelor degree programs in English in Germany at ISM, you will need a valid higher education entrance qualification such as a general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a relevant professional qualification. You do NOT have to fulfill an NC (Numerus Clausus) or meet certain GPA criteria!

How does the ECTS credit system work in a full-time bachelor’s program?

Your achievements for the Bachelor degree are assessed according to the ECTS point system (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). The credit points are used to measure the total time spent on your full-time studies and are awarded in addition to grades or other assessments.

In total, ECTS points are made up of the teaching time on site, the preparation and follow-up work, the examinations, the learning effort for examinations, assignments, internships and the final thesis. 30 hours are considered per each credit point.

Each module in your Bachelor program curricula is assigned a certain number of credit points so that you can see the workload at a glance and plan your study and learning schedule accordingly.

You should collect 30 credit points at the end of each semester so that you have at least 180 and a maximum of 210 ECTS points in the standard period of study for a full-time Bachelor's degree (6-7 semesters).

Always take your courses in such a way that you have enough time for lectures and studying, but also have enough free time to balance out your heavy workload.

When is the application period for bachelor’s degree programs at ISM?

Recommended application period beforehand:

  • At least 1 month in advance if your country of origin is in the?EU/EEA and you do not need a visa.
  • Ca. 4 months - up to one year year before your start semester, if you come from a non-EU country and need a study visa.?Please get informed from your country's German consulate how long the visa application process is currently taking, as this varies very much between countries.

Deadlines for application

It is also important to note the deadlines for the respective semester for a full-time Bachelor's degree. There is an application deadline for candidates who need a study visa for Germany:

  • 15th of July for the fall term and
  • 15th of December for the spring term.

Apply now and don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your resume with a internationally recognized Bachelor’s degree in English in Germany.

What are the key advantages of a bachelor’s program?

The full-time Bachelor degree in English in Germany at ISM is characterized by a strong international focus.

In addition to basic business knowledge, you can also deepen or learn optional foreign languages and can gain a lot of practical experience throughinternships and practical projects with global companies.

The Bachelor's degree curricula includes many weeks of internships in which you gain practical, on the job experience. The advantage of this is that internships are often paid and you earn money alongside your full-time bachelor studies.

In the case of ISM, your studies also always include a semester spent abroad at one of the many partner universities of the ISM. Another opportunity with our full-time Bachelor's program is that you can add an additional semester (Global Track) to your Bachelor of science in Germany and complete it at one of our international partner universities.

In the end, you will have collected 210 ECTS points instead of 180 and will score points in your future job applications with even more international experience.

If you opt for English bachelor programs in Germany, this will help you improve your language skills and develop intercultural skills by working alongside other foreign students during your Bachelor of Science degree. You will gain skills and qualities that are in high demand in the age of globalization.

Can you work full-time as a Bachelor student?

A Bachelor's program at ISM is structured in such a way that examinations begin immediately after the last lectures. As a full-time student, you can therefore start a (paid) internship promptly afterwards. You have the opportunity to complete an internship at ISM for around five months a year.

Additionally, there are certain limitations as regards the number of hours that you can work. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during pursuing their studies. Should you exceed this limit, you will be required to pay taxed into the German social security system. Also, taking a job requiring too many hours may have an adverse impact on you academic performance during your full-time studies.

Non-EU students are also permitted to work in Germany concurrently with their studies, for a maximum of 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Bachelor students who hold a minijob can earn a certain amount per month without having to pay taxes.

What are my career opportunities after completing a Bachelor's degree?

After completing a bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Business Administration or Business Analytics in Germany, a wide range of career opportunities open up. Graduates can begin their careers in various industries such as finance, marketing, human resources and project management.

Specialized roles could include business analyst, marketing manager, financial consultant or human resources officer. In addition, the dynamic start-up scene in Germany offers opportunities for entrepreneurial graduates interested in innovation and technology.

Advancing digitalization is currently increasing the demand for specialists in data analysis and IT-related business consulting. Further training or certificates in specific software tools or programming languages can increase employment opportunities.

Not forgetting the public sector, which needs business economists to manage administrative processes and budget planning. With a Bachelor's degree as a basis, graduates are also able to deepen their specialist knowledge and further improve their career prospects with a Master's degree.

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Your Bachelor Study Advisors

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Campus Dortmund

Christopher Pereira
+49 231.97 51 39-43
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Qian Ye

Campus?Frankfurt

Qian Ye
+49 69.66 05 93 67-43
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Ana Kammerer

Campus Munich

Ana Kammerer
+49 89.2 00 03 50 - 53
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Angelina Hallmann

Campus Cologne

Angelina Hallmann
+49 221.27 09 95-43
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Luigi Serafino

Campus Stuttgart

Luigi Serafino
+49 711.51 89 62-143
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Marrit Koenig

Campus Berlin

Marrit Koenig
+49 30.3 15 19 35-22
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Rebecca Jung

Campus Hamburg

Rebecca Jung
+49 40.3 19 93 39-46
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