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Pre-Master

Your preparatory semester for a Master's

  • Duration: 1 semester (start in summer)
  • Fast, clear and compact
  • AACSB accredited
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Pre-Master at a Glance

Standard period of study
1 semester as preparation for an economic master
Semester start
March (spring term)
Degree
Master of Arts/Master of Science
Campus
Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Berlin
Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
Admission requirements

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Language
100 % in English
Tuition fees

Overview of tuition fees and discounts

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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.

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Pre-Master

Business Administration Preparation for Non-Business Economists

Sound knowledge of business administration is often the prerequisite for a Master's programme in the field of management. However, many interested students do not meet the admission requirements with their Bachelor's programme.

The compact preparatory semester enables you to qualify for the diverse Master's programme at ISM. It doesn't matter in which field you have completed your Bachelor's degree: we make you fit for the Master's!

To the program content
  • Basic know-how: Business administration, accounting
  • specific expertise: Cost accounting, strategic management
  • Preparation for an economic Master's degree
Spitzenposition im CHE-Masterranking

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.

How Can I Apply?

In order to be able to study the Pre-Master at ISM, you take part in an internal entrance test which tests your personality, your motivation and your abilities. The Business Administration Preparation Semester is not restricted by a “Numerus Clausus” (NC).

More infos about the application
  • Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS)
  • complete application documents
  • Successful participation in the admission test
After completing my bachelor's degree in fashion design, I was looking for a master's degree in business administration. The Pre-Master at the ISM teaches foreign students like me the basics of business administration and has made it possible for me to pursue my desired course of studies.
Julia Gruber, ISM student

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Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Antonio Luna ISM Study advisor

Campus Stuttgart and Frankfurt/Main

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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Sindy Schulz

Campus Hamburg & Berlin

Sindy Rode
+49 30.3 15 19 35-175
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