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Join the MBA at one of Berlin's best private business schools

The first private German University of Applied Sciences internationally AACSB accredited!

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Get your MBA full-time in Berlin

Program duration

3 trimesters + master thesis (abour 1year)

Next intakes

spring and fall 2025/26

Language
100% in English
Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council, German Council of Science and Humanities
Module abroad
Integrated module abroad in Spain
Personal and individual

small study groups and Individual counseling all-along your student journey

Degrees
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
Study fee

8,700 Euro per trimester (+1,200 master's thesis) for full-time MBA

7,200 Euro per semester for part-time MBA

Semester and monthly payments also available.

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About the MBA full-time in Berlin

The full-time MBA at ISM is characterized by a strong practical orientation and individualized counselling. With one module abroad in Spain, practical classes and lecturers from renowned universities, you'll expand your personal and professional network across national borders. Your leadership skills will reach international top level. After successful completion, attractive management positions in globally operating companies await you.

With the free MBA Plus option, you can choose additional courses from our Distance Learning programs and add to your MBA curriculum. You can use online learning content to flexibly expand your MBA specialization while also pursuing your professional activities. This way you can gain up to 15 additional credit points (ECTS).

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Why study MBA at ISM Berlin

The International School of Management (ISM) is a state-recognized private university with over 30 years of educational experience that is accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities and FIBAA. With its main campus in Dortmund and one of its newest campuses in Berlin, ISM is one of the best ranked private business schools in Germany. As an international University of Applied Sciences, the ISM focuses on education that is practice-oriented, anchored in real-life business practices and international in purpose.

No matter the professional background that you come from: an MBA degree course at ISM expands your professional knowledge with in-depth know-how in all relevant management fields. Pursuing an MBA full-time in Berlin offers the advantages of dedicated learning without distractions, intensive networking with colleagues and lecturers as well as industry leaders, enabling students to take the next step into their career.

Our MBA program is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on learning content and networking opportunities. This is achieved through internships, tailor-made consulting, case studies and a module abroad. Graduates are able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world business situations, giving them a valuable edge when seeking top management positions after graduation.

A German MBA degree can provide a cutting edge to your resume. Explore the interculturality that Berlin has to offer. Are you ready for the next step? Let's shape your future together!

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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

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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
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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Join our Online Info Session

Interested to pursue an MBA program in Germany? Then join us online and learn more about our programs during our Online Info Session on May 8th at 02:00 p.m. CET (German time)/ 06:30 p.m. IST.

If you have any questions in the meanwhile, please contact an MBA study advisors and book here a free online study consulation.

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Why did Indira choose an MBA at ISM?

Computer Science Engineer Indira Gosh had already been successfully working in various roles within the IT sector in India, before she decided to pursue her MBA degree at ISM:

"The ISM professors are leaders in their respective fields and teaching includes theory as well as practical projects. The topics for the full-time MBA course have been carefully selected and are highly relevant in today's business world. Not only that, but lecturers and administrative staff are extremely welcoming and helpful. The personal coaching has been a great help in my personal, academic as well as professional development."

Indira Gosh, ISM alumni, MBA in General Management.

Entry requirements for MBA

For the initial check of your qualification for an MBA program, please submit the following documents to our study advisor:

  • A first degree comprising 210 ECTS points from a graduate program at an university, or of a foreign university of corresponding rank as well. Note: the GMAT score does not matter for the admission.
  • At least two to three years of professional work experience after the first degree.
  • Proof of English language skills (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL test)
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)

Upon examination and sucessful verification of your documents, you will be asked to register for an online admission test.

Application period and deadlines

While we do not have any strict or fixed application dates for our MBA, we kindly ask applicants who require a study visa for Germany to try to submit their application documents no later than

  • July 15th for the MBA program that starts in fall term
  • December 15th for the part-time MBA that starts in spring
  • Study fee discount: Save 500 Euro when you sign a contract for fall by June 15th.

Please note: the valability of the admission test at ISM is of 1 year. Recommended application period beforehand: ca. six months up to one year year before your start semester, especially if you come from a non-EU country.

Please get informed from your country' German consulate how long the visa application process is currently taking.

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Find out more about our study programs from our information brochures.

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Our Berlin campus

Our Berlin campus was inaugurated in September 2019. The campus is located in the heart of Berlin Schöneberg. As the capital of Germany, Berlin is an important international business metropolis and political center and an attractive location for companies from all business sectors.

From the modern, high-tech ambience to cozy flea and weekly markets, festivals, culture events and numerous museums are waiting to be discovered by you in Berlin.

  • Address: Hauptstraße 27 (Staircase E), 10827 Berlin

Study in the heart of the capital and feel at home at the cozy Berlin campus!

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Your advantages when pursuing an MBA at ISM Berlin

High quality German education: over 30 years of educational experience and top-awarded in many rankings.

Highly international: geared towards the international business markets; 30% international students.
Low student to teacher ratio and individualized support, for example through International Office or Career Center.
Practical emphasis: study what brings you forward and combine theory and business practice in one program.
Post-study visa options: start your career in Germany via a 18-month German residence permit after graduation.
Powerful international network: a network of 190 partner universities for your semester abroad.
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How to apply at ISM from India

Step 1

Online application

  • Registration for the admission process
  • Submission of application documents
Step 2

Preparation

  • Preparing a short case study presentation, for example of your bachelor's thesis or one of your term papers
Step 3

Admission test

  • Presentation of the case study & discussion followed by
  • Online interview with program director
Step 4

Decision & study start

  • Contract signing
  • Visa application
  • Welcome to ISM!

Embarking on your academic journey in Germany begins with a straightforward online application process. First, choose your preferred Master's degree. 

Step 1: Online application
Verify admission requirements

Check if you meet the university's eligibility criteria above, such as having a Bachelor's or first degree that entitles you to study in Germany and a level corresponding to the B2 level (upper intermediary) as regards your English skills.

Send your documents to study advisor for a pre-check of your application

Gather your available documents such as transcripts of your grades (transcript of records), Bachelor's degree (if already available), write your CV, and make sure that you have a valid passport. Send these documents to our study advisor (see below) to check whether you meet the general criteria for a master program in Germany. She will gladly perform a quick check before we can give you green light to upload them online. This service as well as the application itself is free of charge.

Apply online for an admission test

Apply for an admission "test" date online and subsequently fill out the online application form on our website. Besides the documents mentioned above, we ask you to include a digital passport photo, original, translated copies of your degrees and a short, compelling motivation letter. In your application, we are interested to get to know you better, your background and the motivation for your studies.

Register here for the admission process.

Step 2: Case study preparation
Prepare a case study or summary of your thesis or other term paper

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. You will receive an email with exact instructions on the requirements of the case study from us.

Step 3: Admission test day
Online Interview and presentation of the case study/thesis

You will receive an email confirming your admission test day on which you will have an interview with the director of the study program. 

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. Once you've had your interview, you await the admission committee's decision, which usually takes just a few days.

Step 4: Decision, visa application & study start
Decision and study start preparation

You make your decision. Once accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from us with which you can apply for a German student visa at the German Embassy in India. Note that Indian students will have to include a certificate from theAcademic Evaluation Centre (APS) in their application for a student visa. This is called an APS procedure and was introduced in Germany in November 2022.  For more information, please refer to our study advisor.

Do you have any questions? Please contact me!

Nina Weidemann

Study advisor MBA Programs

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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