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MBA General Management

Get ready for the challenges of global management and develop comprehensive management skills ¨C with the option of an international double degree in Seattle.
study management in Germany at ISM

MBA General Management (part-time) at a glance

Standard period of study
4 semesters (part-time program)
Semester start
March (spring term)
Study types

Part-time on campus or
full-time on campus

Campus
Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA degree)
Double Degree (optional)

Second MBA degree possible, from the City University of Seattle, USA?

Language
100 % in English
Module/visit abroad
  • University Extensions, at the University of California, Riverside, USA
  • Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India
  • SolBridge 足球即时比分 School of Business, Woosong University, South Korea
Coaching

Individual coaching: Personal potential analysis, personality growth, communication skills training, and management consulting support

MBA Plus (optional)

Additional distance learning courses for free via the MBA Plus program

Tuition fees

Overview of?tuition fees and discounts.

Tip: check the options for getting MBA support (PDF) if you require financial aid.

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Interested to pursue an MBA program in Germany?and you have questions about the study contents, application process, deadlines or the tuition fees and financing? Then join us?for the upcoming Online Info Session.

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MBA Part-Time Studies

Professional & Personal Development at an 足球即时比分 Level

If you study the MBA part-time, you will expand your knowledge of management and business administration parallel to your professional activities and create the ideal conditions for a?management leadership position.

The part-time MBA is characterized by its?strong practical orientation and international orientation. With integrated modules abroad (in India, United States and South Korea), practice-oriented lectures and lecturers from renowned international universities and selected practitioners, you can expand your personal and professional network beyond national borders.

  • Basic know-how: business economics, strategic management, marketing
  • Specialized expertise: intercultural leadership, cost and risk management
  • Possible career fields: management positions in global business enterprises
New MBA partner university
Double Degree option at City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle is a private, nonprofit university that is ACBSP-accredited. As part of the National University System, City University of Seattle is ranked as one of the top ten providers nationwide in the USA. More than 500 students from around the world attend CityU in North America, totaling 6,500 students. Part of the curriculum is a language-based MBA program for international students.

Your options
for financing your studies
Whether it's a scholarship or other study financing form, ISM as well as external foundations and partners provide several options for financing your studies.
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secure 500 euro
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MBA Plus ¨C Your plus in flexibility

With our free MBA Plus option, you can choose from a range of additional courses from our distance learning program. Take advantage of distance learning to flexibly expand your chosen MBA program alongside your professional activities. ISM offers you online courses on a large variety of topics, such as:

  • Applied Business Data Science
  • Digital Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Sustainability Management
  • and many more.

Most courses are in English and by participating you can gain up to 15 additional credit points (ECTS) and an additional certificate. For more information and setting up this option, please contact our MBA study advisor.

Nina Weidemann MBA study advisor

Study advisor MBA Plus
Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Top awarded program in the Global MBA Rankings
Top Tier Position in the Global MBA Ranking

In the worldwide MBA university ranking, ISM achieved a top tier position for the second year in a row. ISM convinced - as one of only five awarded German business schools - with its quality teaching and practical relevance. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered in Munich, Berlin and Dortmund can accordingly compare with international providers. Unique to ISM are the integrated modules abroad and the intensive professional coaching of MBA students.

  • Develop your key soft skills
  • Enjoy personalized career advice
  • Practical relevance for professional and personal development

Enjoy individual support from a coach

Individual coaching during the course of study is an integral part of the MBA part-time. With the help of a professional coach, you will conduct a potential analysis, work on defining and implementing your professional goals, and perfect your leadership skills.

ISM students during their semester abroad in Brussels
#On the Move - 足球即时比分ly During the Studies
MBA students spend module abroad in Brussels
One of the MBA students' modules abroad took them to Brussels to the Solvay Brussels School of Economics. In addition to the global economy, competition policy and European financial policy, the program also included some sightseeing in Belgium's capital. ¡°Employees from various directorates-general gave us a good insight into numerous topics such as the European single market, agricultural policy and lobbying,¡± says MBA student Sanela Hadic. ¡°Some of the speakers have years of experience in the European Commission and were able to give us a good overview of the main events.¡± In addition to the module abroad in Brussels, stays in the USA, India and South Korea are an integral part of the MBA course.

How can I apply for an MBA program?

In order to be able to study the MBA part-time at ISM, the university conducts a personal interview that evaluates your personality, motivation and skills. The part-time MBA program is not restricted by a ¡°Numerus Clausus¡± (NC).

Apply now and receive an Early-Bird Discount: a discount of €1,000 on regular tuition fees is granted if the contract is signed by January 31 of any given year.

  • Successful completion of first degree (210 ECTS)
  • At least two-three years of professional experience
  • Proficiency in English language (min. B2, proven via IELTS or TOEFL for eg.)

Become a Master of Business Administration

The majority of MBA programs are offered on a part-time basis and therefore offer you many advantages. If you already have both feet firmly on the career ladder, the part-time program is the perfect solution.

Integrated modules abroad round off your dream study program at ISM. We also offer you coaching alongside your studies with simultaneous career advice. This integrated coaching will optimize and expand your leadership skills, for example in

  • Determining your current professional situation and defining your professional goals,
  • Potential analysis and development and
  • Personality development (for example communication behavior, cooperation and teamwork skills or conflict management).

This international orientation applies for the entire duration of the course. The Master of Business Administration is offered entirely in English. There are also a total of three compulsory modules abroad in the USA, India and South Korea. This global orientation gives you a decisive advantage that will leave a strong impression on many potential employers. With the MBA program, you study in parallel to your professional activity in the company. You will combine classic business administration basics with professional experience and specialist areas. In this way, you can create the ideal conditions for a management position. Even without demonstrable business administration and management knowledge, you can study for a Master of Business Administration and take the next decisive step in your career.

Where can I study the MBA program part-time?

ISM Campus Dortmund
Dortmund Campus
Largest ISM campus, founded in 1990. Centrally located in Dortmund's Technology Park, 10 minutes from the city center.
MBA students in South Korea
MBA students immerse themselves in Korean culture
The module in South Korea definitely heightened my awareness of putting myself in other people¡¯s feelings and thoughts. During this one-week trip, we gained professional insights ¨C for example, into Global Supply Chain Management and during an excursion to the Bosch plant in Daejeon ¨C as well as an introduction to Korean culture through attending a lecture.
Ravinder Atwal, MBA-Absolventin,
Team Manager bei BUHLMANN GROUP

足球即时比分 AACSB accreditation for ISM

Only around 6% of business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited ¨C an internationally recognized mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.
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Campus Dortmund

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Campus?Frankfurt

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Campus Munich

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Campus Cologne

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Campus Stuttgart

Luigi Serafino
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Campus Berlin

Marrit Koenig
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Campus Hamburg

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