Bachelor's Programs

Your advantages with a Bachelor program at ISM

Your advantages with a Bachelor program at ISM

The full-time Bachelor degree at ISM is characterized by a strong international focus. In addition to basic business knowledge, you will deepen or learn two foreign languages and can gain a lot of practical experience in your internship. The advantage of this is that internships are often paid and you earn money alongside your full-time bachelor studies.

Another opportunity with our full-time Bachelor's program is that you can add an additional semester (Global Track) to your bachelor of science in Germany and complete it at one of our international partner universities. In the end, you will have collected 210 ECTS points instead of 180 and will score points in your future job applications with sound international experience.

If you opt for English bachelor programs in Germany, this will help you improve your language skills and develop intercultural skills by working alongside other foreign students during your Bachelor of Science degree. You will gain skills and qualities that are in high demand in the age of globalization.

Bachelor program full-time and the ECTS point system

Bachelor program full-time and the ECTS point system

Your achievements for the Bachelor degree are assessed according to the ECTS point system (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). The credit points are used to measure the total time spent on your full-time studies and are awarded in addition to grades or other assessments. In total, ECTS points are made up of the teaching time on site, the preparation and follow-up work, the examinations, the learning effort for examinations, assignments, internships and the final thesis. 30 hours are considered per each credit point.

Each module in your Bachelor program curricula is assigned a certain number of credit points so that you can see the workload at a glance and plan your study and learning schedule accordingly.

You should collect 30 credit points at the end of each semester so that you have at least 180 and a maximum of 210 ECTS points in the standard period of study for a full-time Bachelor's degree.

Always take your courses in such a way that you have enough time for lectures and studying, but also have enough free time to balance out your heavy workload.

What admission requirements do you need to meet to study Bachelor full-time?

What admission requirements do you need to meet to study Bachelor full-time?

The admission requirements for a full-time Bachelor degree depend on various factors. Basically, you need a general university entrance qualification or a comparable qualification. Under certain circumstances, a certain amount of practical work experience may also be considered for a full-time Bachelor's degree. At ISM you will need to apply also with a short letter of motivation, a CV and your certificates, just like for a "real" job. 

For the bachelor degree programs in English in Germany at ISM, you will need a valid higher education entrance qualification such as a general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a relevant professional qualification. You do NOT have to fulfill an NC (numerus clausus) or meet certain GPA criteria!

It is also important to note the deadlines for the respective semester for a full-time Bachelor's degree. There is always an application deadline for students who need a study visa for Germany: 15 of July for the summer term and 15th of December for the upcoming summer term.

Can you work full-time as a Bachelor student?

Can you work full-time as a Bachelor student?

A Bachelor's program at ISM is structured in such a way that examinations begin immediately after the last lectures. As a full-time student, you can therefore start a (paid) internship promptly afterwards. You have the opportunity to complete an internship at ISM for around five months a year.

Additionally, there are certain limitations as regards the number of hours that you can work. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during pursuing their studies. Should you exceed this limit, you will be required to pay taxed into the German social security system. Also, taking a job requiring too many hours may have an adverse impact on you academic performance during your full-time studies. Non-EU students are also permitted to work in Germany concurrently with their studies, for a maximum of 120 full days or 240 half days per year. Bachelor students who hold a minijob can earn up to 538 EUR per month without having to pay taxes.

Career opportunities after completing the Bachelor's degree

Career opportunities after completing the Bachelor's degree

After completing a bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Business Administration or Business Analytics in Germany, a wide range of career opportunities open up. Graduates can begin their careers in various industries such as finance, marketing, human resources and project management.

Specialized roles could include business analyst, marketing manager, financial consultant or human resources officer. In addition, the dynamic start-up scene in Germany offers opportunities for entrepreneurial graduates interested in innovation and technology.

Advancing digitalization is currently increasing the demand for specialists in data analysis and IT-related business consulting. Further training or certificates in specific software tools or programming languages can increase employment opportunities.

Not forgetting the public sector, which needs business economists to manage administrative processes and budget planning. With a Bachelor's degree as a basis, graduates are also able to deepen their specialist knowledge and further improve their career prospects with a Master's degree.