BSc in Applied Data Science & Business Analytics International School of Management (ISM)

Courses are held in English.

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

Do you love data analysis, machine learning and mathematical methods? Then the BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics programme at the International School of Management (ISM) is for you.

With this Data Science degree programme, you will be able to acquire exciting knowledge in the fields of computer science, business and digital transformation tools. Whether programming tools, data analytics, business intelligence or artificial intelligence – the BSc Applied Data Science & Business Analytics will give you an understanding of a wide range of data science topics by combining business fundamentals with current trends and the challenges of Big Data.

This Bachelor's degree programme is offered at our locations in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Dortmund and Hamburg.

The programme is also internationally AACSB accredited and includes: a semester abroad at a partner university in Europe or overseas, practical teaching by lecturers who are experts and IT managers in the real business world, 20 weeks of compulsory internships, workshops and company excursions to practice your learned skills and prepare you optimally for your future career.

With a degree in data science and applied business analytics, you’ll graduate prepared to take on exciting opportunities in different industries and roles all across the IT and consulting business world.

Possible career fields: IT consultant, data scientist, business analyst, business and bid data consulting for companies

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

The programme is offered in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Dortmund and Hamburg.

Application periods are flexible, you can apply up to one year in advance. This programme starts each semester, in spring and in winter.

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 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: Lectures in the area of business administration fundamentals as well as industry-specific focal points, i.e. analytics, applied data science and business research

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, business research or information transfer

(Optional) Semester 7: Additional semester overseas at a partner university

Your studies include company excursions, practical projects with real-world clients 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 data science, in this Bachelor's in Data Science:

• 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 additional semester abroad for more international experience.

All study programmes are very practice-oriented. Bachelor's students participate in a total of 20 weeks of internships, including ten weeks abroad, as well as practical projects with companies.

5,970 EUR

Tuition fee per semester

• 5,970 EUR
• Upon agreement with 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 or Hamburg.

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 applying 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 admission test (see above).

Application periods are flexible, you can apply up to one year in advance. This programme starts each semester, in spring and in winter.

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 time 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 to find the best suitable career path.

Buddy Programme

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 ensure students are guided and have a great study experience.

Optional German language course prior to semester start

Students can take part in a three-week 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. This course can be booked for approx. 480 EUR. In addition, optionally, we also try to offer three different language courses during the semester for free: Beginners + Intermediate + Advanced Business.

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