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M.A. Digital Marketing

Opens up various career paths in digital marketing management

  • Become a digital marketing mastermind
  • Integrated semesters abroad & internships
  • AACSB accredited
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Master in Digital Marketing at a Glance

Standard period of study
3 semester plus 1 semester master thesis
Semester start
September (fall term)
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Campus

Berlin

Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
Admission requirements

Degree in Economics with 180 ECTS or at least 30 ECTS credits from the subject areas economics, marketing, PR or market research.

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Semester abroad

One compulsory integrated

Practical experience
12 weeks compulsory internship, workshops, excursions
Language
100 % in English
Double Degree

Get a second master's degree from a partner university

Tuition fees

Overview of tuition fees and discounts

The only AACSB accredited private German University of Applied Sciences

ISM is recognized at the highest international level by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and is the only private German University of Applied Sciences holding the prestigious AACSB accreditation. This is an important international seal of quality which certifies excellence in research and teaching.

The key requirements for receiving the prestigious accreditation are: highest quality in teaching, committed lecturers who proactively support students, successful cooperation with companies and international universities as well as very good career entry opportunities for graduates. Only around six percent of all business schools receive this important seal. Read more.

AACSB accreditation for ISM
CHE-Master ranking

Top position in the CHE Master's Ranking

In the current CHE university ranking for Master's degree programs, the ISM was rated very positively for all seven campuses. ISM achieved four out of five stars in all ten categories.

There was particular praise, for example, for the support provided for study stays abroad, the courses offered and for the very strong ties with professional practice.

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Master in Digital Marketing

Where Online Marketing Managers are Shaped

Changing consumer behavior and new trends such as messenger services and audio marketing - the online marketing world is shifting rapidly. The ISM Master in Digital Marketing prepares you specifically for this new world. You will learn how to draft digital marketing strategies, plan cross-media online campaigns, use marketing analytics to derive suitable measures from large data sets, and use new online marketing tools such as chatbots, voice search, AI or podcasts.

During your studies you will benefit from intensive exchange with digital experts from the online marketing world and conduct your own projects and digital marketer case-studies. The Master in Digital Marketing includes practice-oriented courses, an integrated 12-week internship and an extensive market research project to help you develop your marketing-related entrepreneurial and analytical skills.

The real-life case-studies, study excursions and internships offer you extensive opportunities to gain hands-on, relevant work experience, practice problem-solving and prove your knowledge in various areas. This massively increases your employability after graduating the masters of digital marketing.

To the program content
  • Basic know-how: Internet law, market research
  • specific expertise: SEO, SEM & SEA, Social Media Management
  • Possible career fields: Messenger Marketing, Influencer Marketing

Deepen your knowledge in the areas of

  • User/Consumer Behavior
  • Social Media & Community Management
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Messenger Marketing
  • Content Management
  • Digital Project Management

Occupational Fields of our Graduates

In digital marketing, there are a variety of career options such as online marketing, social media & community management, affiliate or influencer marketing. These offer interesting career opportunities in the creative world of marketing.
Where graduates of digital marketing at ISM work
Fast Track for master programs at ISM

Fast Track: On the Fast Lane to Your Master in Digital Marketing

When you choose the option "Fast Track" the semester abroad is omitted and you shorten your internship period. This allows you to complete your master in Digital Marketing in only 3 semesters and with 90 ECTS. Prerequisite: you bring 210 ECTS from your Bachelor (an alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Master). Find out more from your study advisor.

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Refine your Global Marketing Skills

The masters in Digital Marketing program also prepares you for a successful international marketing career and includes a semester abroad at one of around 190 partner universities abroad. By studying overseas, you will enjoy cutting-edge international and intercultural online marketing education and:

  • deepen your digital marketing expertise,
  • get to know intercultural pecularities in online marketing communications and
  • have the opportunity to earn an online marketing double degree at one of our partner universities abroad.

Since this masters in Berlin is taught entirely in English language, you will be well prepared for cross-cultural online marketing projects after completing your studies.

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  • Integrated semester abroad at a partner university
  • International double degree possible
  • Fast Track: Graduation in 3 semesters

How Can you Apply for a Digital Marketing Master Degree?

In order to study digital marketing at ISM, our university conducts an admission test to assess your skills, personality and motivation. The Online Marketing degree program does not have a numerus clausus (NC) admission restriction, so your overall skills count more than just your grades.  The admission test consists of preparing a short case study presentation in advance and an online interview with the program director.

We invite you to send your documents for a fast check of your application via a study advisor and then appy for an online admission test. Please send us any questions you may have in advance, we are here for you.

More infos about application
  • Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS)
  • complete application documents
  • Successful participation in the admission test

International, Individual, Inspiring – Your Advantages at a Glance

High quality education

first-class teaching, AACSB-accredited and with unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA).

Strong internationality
students of 84 nationalities. 30% international students.
Personal teaching atmosphere
study in small learning groups and learn from the best.
Close to practice
56 international & guest lecturers from the business world.
Network
of more than 190 partner universities to choose for your semester(s) abroad.
Future-oriented
With our study programs, you are ready for the working world of tomorrow.

Do you have any questions about studying?
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Your Master Study Advisors

Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Saleh
+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 & Berlin

Jana Gripshöfer
+49 40.3 19 93 39-42
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