Anyone who has decided on a course of study is faced with the question: Which university is right for me? The most important criteria for first-year students, such as a semester abroad, the quality of teaching, career opportunities, partner universities or networking, shape your development and are therefore an integral part of ISM.
The campus of the private university in Dortmund was founded in 1990 and, with around 930 students, is the largest of the ISM’s locations.
It is located in the middle of the technology park only 15 minutes from the city center.
Education
The Bachelor's program is distinguished by its international orientation and the mix of basic business knowledge and course-specific content.
All courses contain up to two foreign languages, integrated internships and soft skills. Small learning groups and a personal atmosphere are typical for studying at ISM.
The Master's program combines 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.
Research
Besides its teaching activities, ISM conducts research and development projects in various academic areas.
Furthermore, high-quality, practically-relevant and comprehensive teaching are based on theoretical ideas complemented with knowledge gained from application-oriented research.
Participation in research projects additionally teaches and encourages students to use their theoretical knowledge in a practical way.
After graduating, they are faster at organizing tasks independently and efficiently than graduates from other universities. ISM academics, ISM students and ISM partners all profit from the scientific discourse.
Career
The Career Center is your central service center for your application, career entry and perspectives, as well as the set-up of your own network. It’s the interface between students, alumni and companies.
Services
Student services
The International Office helps ISM students to arrange their stay abroad and looks after them while they are away.
The office team assists students in finding the most appropriate partner university and they are always there to help students who are currently studying abroad.
Library services
Students looking for a quiet working environment can use the library's reading room and study areas.
The Dortmund Campus also offers a magazine reading room and a group study area. Each library is stocked with a wide range of business literature as well as the latest study and research findings.
Student Life
Campus life
Dortmund Campus
Frankfurt Campus
Munich Campus
Hamburg Campus
Berlin Campus
Stuttgart Campus
Cologne Campus
Accreditation
ISM International School of Management is a private university of applied sciences that has been awarded unlimited state recognition by the Ministry of Innovation, Higher Education and Research of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Therefore, the study degrees awarded through ISM are equivalent to study degrees of public universities.