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Study Programs in German Language

Study programs in German language at ISM

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.


Bachelor's Programs in German

The Bachelor's degrees offered in German are characterized by an international orientation and the mix of basic business knowledge and course-specific content. All programs include up to two foreign languages, integrated internships and training of soft skills. Also, all our Bachelor's include a semester abroad at one of ISM's partner universities.

Do you want to find a Bachelor's program in German languagethat suits you? Find here your desired study program offered mainly in German with selected courses in English. If you need help deciding on a Bachelor program, please contact our study advisors.

  • B.A. Marketing & Communications Management

  • B.Sc. Business Psychology

  • B.A. Tourism & Event Management

  • B.A. Global Brand & Fashion Management

  • B.A. International Sports Management

  • B.Sc. Real Estate Management

  • LL.B. Business Law

Marketing & Communications Management

Whether digital marketing, corporate communication or live communication - with the Marketing Communications Management Bachelor's degree you will be studying cutting-edge marketing. The Communication Bachelor's degree program teaches you about current trends and challenges and combines business administration and management with the topics of efficient business communication and digital advertising. 

Finance & Management

With the Finance & Management Bachelor's degree taught in German, you will acquire exciting knowledge from the German and international financial sector and in the field of corporate finance. Whether corporate structuring, financing or consulting - the Finance Bachelor's degree will provide you an understanding of business processes and combines the classic management principles from business studies with the international requirements of the financial sector.

Business Psychology

With a Bachelor's degree in Business Psychology, you will learn to analyze human behavior in a business environment and to understand and manage customer needs and employees. You will gain an overview of the interrelationships between companies, individuals and society. You will ideally combine the fields of business administration and psychology and prepare yourself for a career in consulting, human resources or even marketing.

Tourism & Event Management

Whether hotel & cruise management, tourism & event marketing or tour operator management - the Tourism Bachelor's degree combines business administration and management fundamentals with current trends and topics in the tourism and event industry. The international orientation and practice-oriented teaching of the course content are at the forefront of the Tourism Management course.

Global Brand & Fashion Management

The Brand & Fashion Management degree program is an ideal combination of management, marketing and fashion. You'll learn about the influence of advertising and brand management. Whether global fashion management, competitor analysis or brand development - this program combines basic management knowledge with the exciting areas of fashion industry.

International Sports Management

The Sports Management Bachelor's degree focuses on the practical teaching of the course content: whether sports marketing, sports product management or the organization and management of sports events - this degree unites comprehensive business administration content with specific specialist knowledge from the sports industry such as professional sports management, marketing and the marketing of global sports products.

Real Estate Management

Real estate management is more than just building, renting or selling. During your Real Estate Management Bachelor's, you will gain deep insights into the phases of a building. From project planning, asset management, finance, value and portfolio management to environmental protection and resource conservation. If you study real estate, you will develop the necessary expertise in real estate management to evaluate the structural substance and manage larger real estate portfolios.

Business Law

The Bachelor's degree in Business Law is the ideal combination of business administration and law studies. Whether civil law, contract law or labor law - the business law degree combines basic management knowledge with exciting activities in business law. Business lawyers have the ability to assess opportunities and risks from a legal and economic perspective and you will be prepared for career options in business law, such as auditor, tax consultant, business lawyer or manager in the legal department.

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Master's Programs in German

With all of our Master's degrees in German language, you build up in-depth business knowledge, leadership skills and expert knowledge in your field. The Master's programs combine in-depth business knowledge with course-specific content as well as the latest topics and trends in the different branches. All courses have a strong international focus. Integrated practical phases, the teaching of soft skills and a personal atmosphere round off the studies at ISM.

If you need help deciding on a Master program, please contact our study advisors. Study at an international level and find the right Master program that suits you:

  • M.A. Digital Marketing

  • M.Sc. Work & Organizational Psychology
  • M.A. Human Resources Management & Digital Transformation
  • M.A. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management
  • M.Sc. Real Estate Management
  • M.A. Sustainability & Business Transformation

Digital Marketing

In the Master's in Digital Marketing taught in German in Cologne and Stuttgart you will learn how to develop online strategies, plan cross-media campaigns, use marketing analytics tools to derive suitable measures from large data sets and use the latest online marketing tools. As a future digital marketeer, you will also deepen your knowledge in areas such as social media, content marketing or search engine optimization.

Work & Organizational Psychology

Studying organizational and occupational psychology will qualify you for operational and strategic management andpersonnel management tasks, and positions in HR consulting. In addition to health and work psychology, personnel and organizational development or diagnostics, in-depth research methods are an important part of the course.

Human Resources Management

In the Human Resources Management Master's program, you will learn how to prepare employees for the new requirements in the workplace and to use modern HR technologies to shape digital change in companies. In addition to gaining specialist knowledge, you will learn creativity and leadership techniques and can put your knowledge to the test in a real consulting project.

Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management

The Luxury Fashion & Sales Management Master combines business management knowledge with various specializations that qualify students for activities in marketing, retail, purchasing or sales in the luxury and consumer goods industry. An extensive internship, project work and excursions with well-known brands in the luxury and fashion industry such as LVMH, PUMA, Prada and Carolina Herrera round up the Master's in Luxury Fashion Management.

Real Estate Management

The Master of Real Estate Management imparts specialist knowledge in the areas of real estate economics and markets, real estate development, real estate investment & financing, mergers & acquisitions and real estate law. The content of the Master's in Real Estate Management was developed in cooperation with Ernst & Young and is precisely tailored to the requirements of the real estate industry.

Sustainability & Business Transformation

"Preparing for the Future of Business" is the motto of the Sustainability Master's degree program. You'll be provided with the skills, practical knowledge, strategies and tools you need to shape the sustainable transformation process in a company.Are you looking for a course with purpose? Do you want to work towards sustainability, the work world of tomorrow and a sustainable future? Then take a closer look at our degree program!


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Deciding comes hard to you or you like several topics/programs? Unfortunately, there is no universal instruction manual for choosing a course of study. However, as a university, we offer you opportunities to make your choice of study and to get to know ISM better. Contact our friendly study advisors and together we will find the program that suits you best. In an advising session, you can clarify your individual questions with our staff.

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