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Program Description: The International Management degree at the International School of Management (ISM) is a comprehensive and globally focused program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the dynamic world of international business. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical, real-world experience, enabling graduates to navigate and excel in diverse cultural and commercial environments. Students will engage with core subjects such as strategic management, global marketing, international finance, and cross-cultural communication, gaining a solid foundation in management principles tailored to the global marketplace.
Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to develop critical skills including leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making, all within an international context. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through case studies, group projects, internships, and exchanges with partner universities worldwide. This approach ensures that students not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also apply it in practical settings, enhancing their employability and readiness for international careers.
The program is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to work in multinational corporations, international organizations, or start their own global ventures. It emphasizes intercultural competence, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving, which are essential in today’s interconnected economy. Faculty members are experienced professionals and scholars specializing in international business disciplines, providing students with guidance, mentorship, and insights rooted in current industry trends.
Graduates of the International Management program are well-equipped to pursue careers in areas such as international consultancy, global marketing management, international finance, and export-import business. The program also offers preparatory pathways for further postgraduate studies or specialized certifications. With its global outlook, practical orientation, and emphasis on intercultural understanding, the International Management degree from ISM aims to cultivate future leaders capable of shaping the international business landscape.
Educational organisation
The first semester reinforces and builds on students' existing knowledge of business management, and introduces them to specific facets of international management. In order to develop social as well as professional competencies, students receive training in executive presentations and team management skills. A Spanish, French or German language seminar rounds off their education during the first semester.The second semester is designed to deepen the knowledge acquired in the integrative foundation semester. The modules Applied Knowledge and Soft & Communication Skills are therefore compulsory. The Management & Planning of Consulting Projects seminar demonstrates how consulting projects are acquired and structured on the basis of real business problems. The consequences on one's own project management are also examined. In the Soft & Communication Skills module, students further develop their intercultural communication skills and gather valuable negotiation experience on an international level. Students can then choose two of the three following modules: International Strategy & Business Development, International Marketing and International Controlling. While students in the International Strategy & Business Development module focus on the development and implementation of business strategies and measures, students in the International Marketing module develop an advanced understanding of international marketing strategies, market research and statistics as well as customer relationship marketing. In the International Controlling module, students critically examine the operative and strategic management of a company.
During their semester abroad, students further develop and strengthen their intercultural competence and improve their language skills in a region where they would like to work in the future. With this in mind, students can choose one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas. There they will attend courses on topics such as Supply Chain Management, Investor Relations, Human Resources Management, Corporate Social Responsibility and Research Methods - all of which are grounded in the economic, political, and cultural conditions in their chosen geographic area.
The programme concludes with the successful completion of a Master's thesis.
Study abroad unit(s)
Participants spend the third semester of the programme at one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas.Internships
A twelve-week, compulsory internship in an international context during the first and second semesters guarantees a high level of practical relevance.Language requirements
Applicants should provide proof of English proficiency through one of the following:- TOEFL - minimum 80 points (Internet-based)
- at least 30 ECTS in a university programme conducted exclusively in English
- university degree in English studies
- native speaker of English (to be evaluated on an individual basis)
Academic requirements
The prerequisite for admission to the Master of Science in International Management is a completed degree (in a programme lasting at least six semesters with a minimum of 180 ECTS) with above-average grades conferred by- a university or
- college or
- an international university of comparable rank
Students must have at least 40 ECTS points from examinations in business or economics-related subjects.
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