The International School of Management (ISM)

Studying overseas, enjoying a global career, gaining international recognition – international focus and career are very important to everyone who studies at ISM. The latest Universum survey shows that ISM is able to meet all these expectations.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has been awarding a prize to international students at German universities for over ten years. The DAAD presented the award, worth €1,000, to Camilla Slethaug for her academic achievements and involvement in social extra-curricular activities.

ISM received top marks in the categories of teaching quality and international focus in the most recent trendence ranking. All the ISM campuses proved hugely popular in the student survey – and the business school again ranked among the top ten private universities in Germany.

ISM students on the B.Sc. International Management course can begin to make themselves familiar with Chinese customs, since ISM has now added Fudan University in Shanghai to its international network of universities. Starting in summer semester 2019, ISM students on the English Trail and the Global Track will have the opportunity to study at China’s best known public university.

Two countries, two languages and one semester full of adventure: Participation in this year’s buddy program has been a hugely successful experience for Max Diemers from ISM Dortmund. Thanks to Jorge ‘Alex’ Bravo, an international guest student from Mexico, he has been able to gain valuable insights into a different culture. Conversely, Max has helped the Mexican student become familiar with his new surroundings in the Ruhr Region and welcomed him into his circle of friends.

Research and education transcend borders: ISM professor Ute Rademacher has been invited as visiting professor at the School of Management Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Starting in summer semester 2019, students on the B.Sc. International Management course and its English Trail will have a new partner university to choose from for their semester abroad. ISM now cooperates with Abdullah Gül University (AGU) in Turkey.

In the future, ISM students on the fashion management courses B.A. Global Brand & Fashion Management and M.A. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management will be able to spend a semester abroad at Europe’s oldest university. 

How can transport and traffic embrace the age of digitisation? The first ‘Hypermotion’ dealt with the challenges and opportunities faced by the transport systems of tomorrow. In cooperation with Messe Frankfurt, a working group of ISM students under the guidance of ISM professor Dr. Michael Benz helped develop the exhibition design.

Commencing in the winter semester 2018/19, ISM students will have three new double degree options to choose from at partner universities in Spain, Great Britain and Australia.