Bachelor's in Finance & Management International School of Management (ISM)

Courses are held in English.

Optionally, students can take German language courses or French, Italian or Spanish.

During your Bachelor's in Finance and Management, you will acquire the basics of business administration as well as specific knowledge of the global financial sector.

In the Bachelor's programme, you’ll build solid knowledge in key areas like corporate finance, financial management, and reporting. You will be taught to analyse complex business models and processes on the basis of numbers, making you a specialist in national and international companies. You will get to know financial products and learn how companies operate on the global capital market today. In your final two semesters, you’ll dive deeper into advanced topics such as controlling, consulting projects, mergers & acquisitions, and international financial management, including portfolio and asset management.

Depending on your strengths and interests, you will set your individual focus in the fifth and sixth semesters. A semester abroad at one of ISM's over 190 partner universities is integrated in your studies as well as 20 weeks of internships, as well as highly practical teaching by lecturers who are experts from the business and financial world.

This course is generally offered at our locations in Frankfurt/Main, Dortmund, Munich, Cologne and Berlin. Get more information from the website or contact a study advisor.

Did you know: 

ISM is internationally AACSB accredited – only around six percent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited, an internationally-recognised mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.

The programme duration is six semesters (regular) or seven semesters (with Global Track option where a second semester abroad is possible).

Aplication times are flexible, you can apply up to one year in advance. This programme starts each semester.

Applicants who require a visa for Germany must submit their application documents by the following deadlines:

• for start in summer semester: 15 December (start in March)
• for start in winter semester: 15 July (start end of September)

For all other applicants, the admission period ends at the latest in August (winter semester) or February (summer semester).

Tuition fee per semester

• 5,970 EUR
• Upon agreement with the university, monthly payments are also possible.

One-time enrolment fee

• EU & EEA (European Economic Area) students: 600 EUR
• Non-EU students: 1,500 EUR

Semesters 1-3: Classic management principles of business studies as well as financial management expertise, i.e., in the area of financial reporting, financial markets and institutions

Semester 4: Semester abroad at one of around 190 partner universities worldwide

Semesters 5-6: Focus on individual areas of interest with different elective modules such as consulting, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions or controlling

(Optional) Semester 7: Additional semester abroad at a partner university with Global Track option.

Info: Your studies include practical projects with real clients, company excursions and a 20-week internship that will enable you to deepen and expand the knowledge and skills you have already acquired.

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In order to fully prepare you for a career in finance, in this Bachelor's programme

• You can study completely in English.
• You’ll spend a semester abroad at one of the 190+ partner universities around the world.
• If you choose the Global Track, you can even add an extra semester abroad for more adventure and experience.

A semester abroad at a partner university in Europe or overseas is included in the studies. 10 weeks of internship also have to be completed abroad, usually after the semester abroad.

An additional semester abroad can be taken with the Global Track option.

Bachelor's students participate in a total of 20 weeks of internships, including ten weeks abroad.

5,970 EUR

Tuition fee per semester

• 5,970 EUR
• Upon agreement with the university, monthly payments are also possible.

One-time enrolment fee

• EU & EEA (European Economic Area) students: 600 EUR
• Non-EU students: 1,500 EUR

Included in the tuition fee

On average, the cost of living for students in Germany is about 1,000 EUR/month. Depending on lifestyle and choice of accommodation, higher costs might incur in cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin.

The ISM Bachelor's programmes are designed for applicants who have achieved a general qualification for university admission ("Allgemeine Hochschulreife") or a qualification for admission to universities of applied sciences ("Fachhochschulreife"). The programmes do not have a numerus clausus (no NC).

All applicants for a Bachelor's programme at the ISM are required to pass an online entrance process.

ISM's admission process takes place online and involves:

• Applying online for admission and uploading application documents (school leaving certificate including transcript of records (if available), brief CV, letter of motivation)
• Online self-assessment evaluation in mathematics and English (to be submitted prior to interview)
• Online interview with faculty (structured as classical interview)

Applicants need to prove that they are at a level B2 in English.

An English language certificate is not necessary, the language level will be tested as part of the admission test (see above).

Aplication times are flexible, you can apply up to one year in advance. This programme starts each semester.

Applicants who require a visa for Germany must submit their application documents by the following deadlines:

• for start in summer semester: 15 December (start in March)
• for start in winter semester: 15 July (start end of September)

For all other applicants, the admission period ends at the latest in August (winter semester) or February (summer semester).

ISM is a private university of applied sciences that is financed solely by tuition fees. It supports international students with the allocation of scholarships – usually partial scholarships of 25% to 50% of the tuition fee – to enable suitable, highly motivated students to study at the university.

More information on scholarships and study financing

As an international student in Germany, you can work part-time (20 hours per week) during the semester and full-time (40 hours per week) during the semester breaks. This means that over the course of a year, you can work a maximum of 140 full days or 280 half days without requesting approval from the German Employment Agency.

ISM does not have a private dormitory and cannot offer student accommodation.

The Career Centre is the central service centre for student internship applications, career entry help and perspectives, and the set-up of a student's own network. It is the interface between students, alumni, and companies. The Career Centre offers the best possible support to students in order to help them get access to internships, prepare them for job interviews and find the best suitable career path.

Buddy programme and coaching

International students can benefit from the start of their studies from the help of a fellow, older student, a so-called buddy, who will organise activities, answer questions, and meet with you throughout the semester. Also, study coaches will help guide students and ensure they have a great study experience.

Optional German language course prior to semester start

Students can take part in a three-week intensive German course prior to the beginning of each semester. There will be a course for beginners and, if there are enough interested students, we will also offer a course for advanced learners. In addition, optionally, we also try to offer three different language courses during the semester: Beginners + Intermediate + Advanced Business.

Contact the International Office for more info on the services for international students.