Distance Learning

Online Campus - Flexible, versatile and professional

Since September 2021, you can also start at ISM an Online Bachelor distance learning course as well as several Distance Learning Master Programs in English. You can set your own learning pace according to your life situation. We offer you innovative, multimedia learning materials, individual support and a modular structure of the content. This allows you to design your studies according to your interests. The study programs are accredited and meet the high ISM quality standard!

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Your Distance Learning with ISM

An online degree from a top German Business School - ISM was the first private German University of Applied Sciences to be internationally AACSB accredited
Adapts flexibly to your life, e.g. alongside working, with family or when you are travelling
Has been awarded among the best in the top of Distance Learning German universities in 2026 (by portal FernStudiumcheck.de)
Enables you to complete a German academic degree from your home country (or any other country!) and can provide an edge to your resume in competitive job markets
Allows you to connect with other students via the e-campus feature and exchange ideas with tutors and professors

Awarded as Top Distance Learning University

In the 2026 comprehensive ranking of distance learning universities, ISM’s distance learning program ranks among the most popular providers. The evaluation was based on 12,238 reviews of a total of 395 providers from 2025. This is clear evidence of the program’s high quality and student satisfaction.

Online Bachelors in distance learning

What can you study by distance learning? We offer you 6 distance learning courses in the Bachelor. In all courses of study, we place great emphasis on embedding in current topics and the practical relevance.

Online Masters in distance learning

With distance learning as a master's degree program, you can climb the next rung of your career ladder alongside your job. We offer you multiple distance learning master's degree programs in a combination of German with English teaching.

M.Sc. Management
M.A. Sustainability Management
M.Sc. Applied Business Data Science
M.A. Digital Marketing Management
M.Sc. Medien- & Kommunikationspsychologie (in German)
LL.M. Taxation (in German)

Accredited distance learning programs

Our distance learning degree programs are tested and approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).

Your advantages with distance learning at a glance

#Versatility

Exciting electives that complement and deepen the chosen course of study.

#Flexibility

Time-independent study that can be integrated into any daily routine.

#Mobility

Study where it is most beautiful - thanks to absolute location independence.

#Professionality

Reliable supervision by experienced and renowned professors.

#Multimedia

Various learning media sustainably simplify access to complex topics.

#Network

Connect with like-minded people and simply achieve more together.

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The Study Portal of ISM – multimedia learning at the highest level

The core of your distance learning is the study portal. It is divided into the e-Campus and the ISM learning platform. Here you will find all the learning content of the modules, get in contact with teachers or students, manage your data and take your online exams during distance learning. As you can see, the study portal is the central point of your studies and it can be accessed 24 hours a day, from a laptop, smartphone or tablet.

We have designed the course content specifically to meet the needs of students studying efficiently while working or pursuing full-time studies. In addition to the textbooks, which can be accessed digitally or ordered in print, you will find the following resources for each module’s course content:

Explanatory videos
Animations
Case studies
Exercises.

Learning platform

Webinars, masterclasses and live seminars turn the learning platform into your "virtual classroom". Together with other students, you will meet here in small seminar groups for exciting lectures by the professors. The webinars are ideal for digging deeper into topics and gaining insight into the research and projects of our teachers.

The following features are available to you:

Download course materials and use the learning resources.
Register for modules and exams.
Submit assignments or term papers.
Take exams online as part of your distance learning program.
Check your grades via the grade portal.
Keep track of your ECTS credits.
Organize your entire course of study.
Manage your personal information.

E-Campus

You can manage your studies via the e-campus. Here you can register for modules or for exams and view your results. Just like on a "real" campus, you can exchange information with tutors, professors and other students on your personal e-campus, including a digital coffee break. You can also reach our Study coaches via the e-campus.

When you enroll in your distance learning program, you’ll receive access to your personal E-Campus. There, you’ll find an overview of your modules and exam results, and you can download all your certificates. You can access the ISM learning platform directly through the E-Campus.

If you have problems logging into the e-campus, please contact our support team.

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+49 711.51 89 62-221

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Questions about studying?
Contact us!

Whether in a personal consultation, by phone, email, or WhatsApp - we are always available to answer your questions and are happy to provide you with individual support on your path to university!

Please feel free to send us a message from Monday to Friday. We are always available on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. German time (CET).

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Our study advisors are happy to answer all your questions about the ISM and our programs as well as financing options in a personal online appointment. Do not hesitate to contact us!

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