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Pre-Master

Your preparatory semester for a Master's: one semester in English starting in summer – fast, clear, and compact, and AACSB accredited.
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Pre-Master at a glance

Standard period of study
1 semester as preparation for an economic master
Semester start
March (spring term)
Study types

Full-time on campus

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Degree
Pre-Master qualifying for pursuing a Master of Arts/Master of Science
Admission requirements
Tuition fees

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Only around 6% of business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited – an internationally recognized mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.
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Pre-Master

Business administration preparation for non-business economists

Sound knowledge of business administration?is often the prerequisite for a Master's programme in the field of management. However, many interested students do not meet the admission requirements with their Bachelor's programme.

The?compact preparatory semester?enables you to qualify for the diverse Master's programme at ISM. It doesn't matter in which field you have completed your Bachelor's degree:?we make you fit for the Master's!

  • Basic know-how: business administration, accounting
  • Specific expertise: cost accounting, strategic management
  • Preparation for an economic Master's degree
Master Fast Track:
In the fast lane

Get your Master's degree in 3 semesters (90 ECTS). Prerequisite: previous degree with 210 ECTS or professional experience/pre-master's degree. Decide before starting your studies – more info via study advisors.

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How can I apply for the Pre-Master?

In order to be able to study the Pre-Master at ISM, you take part in an internal entrance test which tests your personality, your motivation and your abilities. The Business Administration Preparation Semester is?not restricted by a “Numerus Clausus” (NC).

  • Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS)
  • Application documents (transcript of records, bachelor's degree, English proof, etc.)
  • Successful participation in online admission process

Where can I study Pre-Master?

  • Dortmund
  • Frankfurt/Main
  • Munich
  • Berlin
ISM Dortmund University

Dortmund Campus

Largest ISM campus, founded in 1990. Centrally located in Dortmund's Technology Park, 10 minutes from the city center.
ISM Campus Frankfurt

Frankfurt/Main Campus

was opened in 2007 and is centrally located in Sachsenhausen near the Südbahnhof train station. It offers modern facilities and an international focus in the financial center of Frankfurt.
ISM Campus Munich

Munich Campus

ISM Munich opened its doors in 2009 and is centrally located on Karlstra?e, not far from the main train station. Munich is the German economic and cultural metropolis that offers a high quality of life and a wide range of business and leisure activities.
ISM university of applied sciences in Berlin

Berlin Campus

Opened in 2019, ISM university Berlin campus is centrally located in Berlin Sch?neberg. It offers modern seminar and common rooms, a lounge, and a rooftop terrace — ideal for creative learning in the heart of Germany's exciting capital.
Dortmund
ISM Dortmund University

Dortmund Campus

Largest ISM campus, founded in 1990. Centrally located in Dortmund's Technology Park, 10 minutes from the city center.

Frankfurt/Main
ISM Campus Frankfurt

Frankfurt/Main Campus

was opened in 2007 and is centrally located in Sachsenhausen near the Südbahnhof train station. It offers modern facilities and an international focus in the financial center of Frankfurt.

Munich
ISM Campus Munich

Munich Campus

was opened in 2009 and is centrally located on Karlstra?e, not far from the main train station. Munich is an economic and cultural metropolis that offers a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities.

Berlin
ISM Campus Berlin

Berlin Campus

Opened in 2019, it is centrally located in Sch?neberg. It offers modern seminar and common rooms, a lounge, and a roof terrace—ideal for creative learning in the heart of the capital.

Julia Gruber, ISM student
After completing my bachelor's degree in fashion design, I was looking for a master's degree in business administration. The Pre-Master at the ISM teaches foreign students like me the basics of business administration and has made it possible for me to pursue my desired course of studies.
Julia Gruber, ISM student
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Your Master Study Advisors

Antonia Rudi

Campus Dortmund

Christopher Pereira
+49 231.97 51 39-43
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Salah
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
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Michaela Feldman

Campus Stuttgart

Antonio Luna
+49 711.51 89 62-243
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Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Florian Dorste

Campus Cologne

Ioulia Aslanidou
+49 221.27 09 95-54
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Jana Gripshoefer

Campus Hamburg

Jana Gripsh?fer
+49 40.3 19 93 39-42
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Sindy Schulz

Campus Berlin

Sindy Rode
+49 30.3 15 19 35-175
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