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Apply now, get admitted fast - Application to part-time MBA


How Can I Apply?

Application procedure at the ISM

To be admitted to this study program, you need to prove that you have

  • a first successful degree with 210 ECTS-points from a study at a university, or of a foreign university of corresponding rank as well.
  • at least two to three years' professional experience after the first degree.
  • missing ECTS points can be replaced up to a limit of 30 ECTS points by qualified professional experience – in addition to the professional experience required above.
  • proof of sufficient English language skills (TOEFL etc).

Registrations are welcome at any time and will be considered for an intake in the next academic year, provided that sufficient places are available.

  • The deadline for the application is February 28.
  • Apply and sign a study contract by January 31 and you will receive an Early-bird discount of €1,000 on the regular tuition fee!
Admission process

The admission process at ISM currently consists of a case study and an (online) interview with the study program director. You will present your results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the admission interview.

Case Study:

After your online registration for the admission process, we will ask you to prepare a case study in the form of a presentation for the day of the personal interview.

This case study presentation can include presenting the main results/summary of your Bachelor's thesis or of an extensive term paper or - alternatively – can be on a predefined case study topic that our study advisors will send you in advance.

(Online) Interview:

The goal of this interview is to get to know you and your personal background better. We look forward to getting to learn about your professional and personal goals and your motivation for your studies. You will hold your case study presentation to the head of degree program during the interview. You can hold the interview online or on campus. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact your study advisor.

Required documents to be submitted

You will receive a link to our Online Application Portal after your registration for the admission process. There you can easily upload the following documents in PDF file format:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your national ID card
  • Digital passport photo (colored, jpg format, high resolution).
  • Letter of motivation
  • Certified (authenticated) copy of your first degree certificate (in English or German).
    If the certificate is not yet available at the time of application, please submit the current overview of grades of the examinations completed up to this point (transcript of records). If you have obtained an international degree, please contact your student advisors to check if you fulfil admission requirements.
  • Proof of English language knowledge
    For your masters, you can prove your proficiency in the English language as follows:
    • Certificates: TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
    • A degree in English Studies or
    • Have at least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
    • Proof that you are a native speaker (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
  • Proof of health insurance in Germany (if already available). This can also be submitted at a later time, before you start your studies in Germany.

Do you have any questions about studying?
Please contact us!

Feel free to send us your questions from Monday to Friday. We'll respond to you from 10 am to 3 pm (CET) on weekdays. Looking forward to chat!
Our student advisors are happy to answer all your questions about the ISM, our study programs, application and selection process and financing options in a personal appointment.
Your Student Advisory Service

Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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