
M.Sc. International Management
- Up to 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter intakeIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 JunNext deadline
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- 5,000+ students guided
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About the programme
The International School of Management (ISM) is a prestigious institution known for its focus on international business education. The Master of Science in International Management program at ISM is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the global business environment. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including international marketing, finance, and strategic management. Students also have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs and internships to gain practical experience in an international setting. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in multinational corporations, consulting firms, and other global organizations.
Specialization
3 Majors offered International Controlling, International Operations or Digital Marketing.
Fields of study
How to apply
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Requirements
What you need to apply for International Management at International School of Management (ISM)
English language
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1. TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based) or
2. IELTS (at least 6.0) or
3. Cambridge (FCE) or
4. A degree in English studies or
5. At least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
6. you are a native speaker (assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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You must have at least 30 ECTS points for examinations in business or economics-related subjects. If you have studied a non-economic bachelor or are missing some quantitative ECTS-points, ISM offers a Pre-Master program to prepare for this study. We check this individually.
12 weeks compulsory internship, workshops, excursions
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
In order to start studying at the International School of Management, you must first send your documents by e-mail to your study advisor (opens in a new tab)
Curriculum vitae
A successfully completed bachelor's degree (transcript of records), comprising at least 180 ECTS points, for the Fast Track 210 ECTS points, or
an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level, and
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.
Please register online for the admission test. You will then receive a confirmation of enrolment with a link to our application portal and the concrete date.
International applicants who require a visa for studying in Germany must submit their application documents by July 15th of the same year.
If you would like to apply, we invite you to please register online for the admission test (opens in a new tab). You will then receive a confirmation of enrolment to the test with a link to our Online Application Portal and the concrete date of your interview.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to International Management
Programme-specific documents
You will receive a link to our application portal after your registration for the admission test day. There you can upload the following documents that we need from you:
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Copy of your national ID card.
A digital passport photo (colored, jpg format, high resolution).
Letter of motivation.
Certified (authenticated) copy of your first degree certificate (in English or German)
If the certificate is not yet available at the time of application, please submit the current overview of grades of the examinations completed up to this point (transcript of records). If you have obtained an international degree, please contact your student advisors to check admission requirements.
Proof of English language knowledge.
You should prove your proficiency in the English language as follows:
A TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
A degree in English Studies or
At least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
You are a native speaker (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Proof of health insurance in Germany (can be submitted at a later time too).
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This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for International Management at International School of Management (ISM)
Application procedure
The admission process consists of a case study and an interview. You will present your results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the admission test.
1st case study:
After your online registration for the admission process, we will send you questions which you will prepare in the form of a presentation and a written elaboration for the day of the interview. You send us the results of this case study by e-mail at least 2 working days before your interview. Therefore, we can also go into the conversation well prepared.
2nd interview:
The goal of the interview is to get to know you and your personal background better. We are looking forward to getting to know your professional and personal goals as well as your motivation for your studies. Furthermore, the head of the study programme can discuss the results of your case study with you during the interview. If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact your study advisor.
Selection process
The admission process consists of a case study and an interview. You will present your results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the admission test.
The announcement of admission to the study programme will be made shortly after the interview.
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Application fee
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Address
International School of Management (ISM)
Mörfelder Landstraße 55
60598 Frankfurt/Main
Germany
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Costs
Tuition
Up to 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
N/A
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
24,924 – 41,962 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
Per semester (EU/Non-EU) (4 semesters):
5,700 Euro for all campuses
6,480 Euro (for contracts signed from spring term 2025 onwards)
Enrollment fee
EU- & EWR-students: 600 Euro
Non-EU-students: 1,500 Euro
admission deposit of 3,500 Euro
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
100%
1 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.72
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
2.72
Best admitted grade
German scale
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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