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MBA General Management (part-time)

Deepen your know-how in all areas of management

  • Duration: 4 semesters. Study without NC
  • NEW: Double degree possible
  • AACSB accredited
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Part-time MBA at a Glance

Standard period of study
4 semesters (part-time program)
Semester start

March (spring term).

Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management
Campus

Dortmund

Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
Lecture times
About once a month from Friday to Sunday
MBA Plus (optional)
A lot of distance learning courses for free
Language
100% in English
Double Degree

Second international degree possible an der City University of Seattle (USA)

Visits/Modules abroad
  • University Extensions, at the University of California, Riverside, USA
  • Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India
  • SolBridge International School of Business, Woosong University, South Korea


Requirements
  • At least between two or three years' professional experience after the first degree and 
  • adequate command of the English language (TOEFL/IELTS certificate).
    More information on how to apply.
Tuition fees

Overview of tuition fees and discounts

The first AACSB-accredited private German University of Applied Sciences

ISM is accredited at the highest international level by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and was the first private German University of Applied Sciences to be awarded the prestigious AACSB accreditation. This is an important international seal of quality that shows how good a university is at teaching and doing research. Only six percent of all business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.

Read more about ISM Rankings and Accreditations.

AACSB accreditation for ISM

MBA Part-Time Studies

Professional & Personal Development at an International Level

If you study the MBA part-time, you will expand your knowledge of management and business administration parallel to your professional activities and create the ideal conditions for a management leadership position.

The part-time MBA is characterized by its strong practical orientation and international orientation. With integrated modules abroad (in India, United States and South Korea), practice-oriented lectures and lecturers from renowned international universities and selected practitioners, you can expand your personal and professional network beyond national borders.

To the program content

  • Fundamentals: business economics, strategic management

  • Specific specialist knowledge: Intercultural leadership, cost and risk management
  • Possible professional fields: management positions in global business enterprises

Info Events

Do you want to learn more about us and our study programs? Visit our Online Info Sessions or an Online Trial Lecture. We're looking forward to meeting you! :)

2025-06-23 at 04:00 PM (CEST) - Online Lecture
"Introduction & case studies of International Management" (B.Sc. of International Management)

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2025-06-30 at 04:00 PM (CEST) - Online Lecture
"How on earth does Netflix know what I should be watching?!?" (B.Sc. Applied Business Analytics, B.Sc. Information Systems, & M.Sc. of Data Science)

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2025-07-03 at 02:00 PM (CEST) - Online Info Session
For Bachelor, Master & MBA 

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Join our Online Info Session

Interested to pursue an MBA program in Germany and you have questions about the study contents, application process, deadlines or the tuition fees and financing? Then join us for the Online Info Session on Thursday, July 3rd from 2:00 p.m. CEST.

If you have questions in advance, please contact our MBA study advisors and book an online study consulation.

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City University of Seattle
#New MBA partner university

Double Degree at the City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle is a private, nonprofit university that is ACBSP-accredited. As part of the National University System, City University of Seattle is ranked as one of the top ten providers nationwide. More than 500 students from around the world attend CityU in North America, totaling 6,500 students. Part of the curriculum is a language-based MBA program for international students.

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Global MBA Ranking top position awarded to ISM

Top Tier Position in the Global MBA Ranking

In the worldwide MBA university ranking 2025, ISM achieved a top tier position for the third year in a row. ISM convinced - as one of only five awarded German business schools - with its quality teaching and practical relevance. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered in Munich, Berlin and Dortmund can accordingly compare with international providers. Unique to ISM are the integrated modules abroad and the intensive professional coaching of MBA students.
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MBA Plus – Your Plus in Flexibility

With our free MBA Plus option, you can choose various additional courses from our Distance Learning programs. Use distance learning content to flexibly expand your MBA studies specialization while also pursuing your professional activities. ISM offers you online courses on various topics, such as:

  • Sustainability Management
  • Applied Business Data Science
  • Digital Marketing Management
  • and many more.

By participating in MBA Plus courses you can gain up to 15 additional credit points (ECTS). After successful completion, you will also receive an extra certificate. For booking, please contact our study advisor Nina Weidemann.

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Study advisor MBA Plus
Nina Weidemann
089.2 00 03 50-42
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Individual Support

Individual coaching during the course of study is an integral part of the MBA part-time. With the help of a professional coach, you will conduct a potential analysis, work on defining and implementing your professional goals, and perfect your leadership skills.
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  • Strengthen your communication skills
  • Definition of professional goals
  • Comprehensive career advice
#On the Move - Internationally During the Studies

MBA students get to experience South Korean culture

ISM student Ravinder Atwal has gained many new insights through her intercultural experience during her module abroad in South Korea in fall 2022: "We were able to gain many insights into Korean culture in a very short time. Every day was very eventful and exciting. To learn about the South Korean culture and their way of thinking will be quite helpful while doing business with them or even other Asian countries."

During their time in South Korea, the MBA students attended classes on global supply chain management, visited a Bosch plant in Daejeon and a traditional Hanok Village. In addition, they used the time to explore South Korea as a study group.

#On the Move - Internationally During the Studies

MBA students spend module abroad in Brussels

One of the MBA students' modules abroad took them to Brussels to the Solvay Brussels School of Economics. In addition to the global economy, competition policy and European financial policy, the program also included some sightseeing in Belgium's capital. “Employees from various directorates-general gave us a good insight into numerous topics such as the European single market, agricultural policy and lobbying,” says MBA student Sanela Hadic. “Some of the speakers have years of experience in the European Commission and were able to give us a good overview of the main events.” In addition to the module abroad in Brussels, stays in the USA, India and South Korea are an integral part of the MBA course.

How can I apply?

In order to be able to study the MBA part-time at ISM, the university conducts a personal interview that evaluates your personality, motivation and skills. The part-time MBA program is not restricted by a “Numerus Clausus” (NC).

Apply now and receive an Early-Bird Discount: a discount of €1,000 on regular tuition fees is granted if the contract is signed by January 31 of any given year.

Learn more about the application
  • Completion of at least a Bachelor's degree
  • At least 2-3 years of professional experience
  • Sufficient knowledge of English (at least B2)

Become a Master of Business Administration

The majority of MBA programs are offered on a part-time basis and therefore offer you many advantages. If you already have both feet firmly on the career ladder, the part-time program is the perfect solution.

Integrated modules abroad round off your dream study program at ISM. We also offer you coaching alongside your studies with simultaneous career advice. This integrated coaching will optimize and expand your leadership skills, for example in

  • Determining your current professional situation and defining your professional goals,
  • Potential analysis and development and
  • Personality development (for example communication behavior, cooperation and teamwork skills or conflict management).

This international orientation applies for the entire duration of the course. The Master of Business Administration is offered entirely in English. There are also a total of three compulsory modules abroad in the USA, India and South Korea. This global orientation gives you a decisive advantage that will leave a strong impression on many potential employers. With the MBA program, you study in parallel to your professional activity in the company. You will combine classic business administration basics with professional experience and specialist areas. In this way, you can create the ideal conditions for a management position. Even without demonstrable business administration and management knowledge, you can study for a Master of Business Administration and take the next decisive step in your career.

ISM is AACSB accredited, enjoys unlimited state recognition and top rankings

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The first AACSB-accredited private German university of applied sciences

CHE University ranking
Excellent results for lecturer quality & practical relevance
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Ranked as one of the best private German universities
Excellent results in the Global Multirank

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