Welcome to the International School of Management (ISM), one of Germany's leading and most international private business universities. Since its founding in 1990, ISM has been dedicated to cultivating the next generation of global business leaders through a philosophy centered on our core values: International. Individual. Inspiring.

We offer a rigorous, practice-oriented education across Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programs, designed to equip students with the skills required for immediate success in the international job market.

Excellence and Global Recognition

ISM stands for academic quality, confirmed by the highest national and international accreditations:

• AACSB Accredited: ISM is proud to be the first private University of Applied Sciences in Germany to receive the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, a hallmark of excellence achieved by only about 6% of the world's business schools.

• State Recognized: We hold unlimited state recognition from the German Council of Science and Humanities and the Ministry of Science, ensuring your degree is fully recognized both in Germany and globally.

Our Unique Educational Approach

At ISM, your education is defined by practical relevance, personal support, and a global outlook:

• Practical Focus: Our faculty consists of professors with real-world business experience and includes guest lecturers who are CEOs and industry practitioners. The curriculum features mandatory integrated internships, case studies, and corporate workshops to bridge theory and practice.

• International Experience: Every Bachelor's and Master's student benefits from an integrated semester abroad at one of our network of nearly 190 partner universities worldwide. Our community is truly global, with students from over 80 nationalities.

• Individual & Inspiring: We maintain a supportive, personal atmosphere with a low student-to-faculty ratio, facilitating learning in small study groups. This personalized approach ensures intensive guidance and mentoring for every student.

Campuses in Germany's Economic Hubs

With seven campuses strategically located in Germany's major cultural and economic centers, ISM places you directly within the heart of business and innovation:

• Dortmund (Main Campus)

• Frankfurt/Main (Finance Hub)

• Munich

• Hamburg

• Cologne

• Stuttgart

• Berlin

Whether you are seeking full-time studies, a dual program, or flexible distance learning, ISM provides the optimal setting to launch your career. Our commitment is simple: providing you with the knowledge, network, and confidence to thrive in a complex, global business world.