Tuition Fee
Euro 6,480
Per semester
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Business Administration
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
Euro 6,480
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | 2025-01-15 |
About Program
Program Overview
The Pre-Master in Business Administration Preparation for Non-Business Economists is a one-semester program designed to equip non-business graduates with the fundamentals of business administration necessary for admission to Master's programs in management. This AACSB-accredited program is offered in English at ISM campuses in Germany and prepares students to meet the admission requirements for diverse Master's programs at ISM. Despite not having a "Numerus Clausus," the program prioritizes quality education, as evidenced by ISM's prestigious AACSB accreditation.
Program Outline
Pre-Master Program Degree Overview:
- Program Name: Pre-Master - Business Administration Preparation for Non-Business Economists
- Program Objective: To prepare students with non-business backgrounds to meet the admission requirements for a Master's program in management.
- Program Description: The Pre-Master program provides a compact semester of study that equips students with the necessary business administration knowledge to qualify for diverse Master's programs at ISM.
- It is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a field other than business.
- Duration: 1 semester
- Degree Awarded: Master of Arts/Master of Science
- Campuses: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Berlin
- Accreditation: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
- Language: 100% English
- The admission process consists of uploading certain documents and an interview with the program director.
Program Content of the Pre-Master
1st Semester
Principles of Business Administration
- Principles of Procurement & Production (2,5 ECTS)
- Principles of Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
Financial Reporting & Taxation
- Financial Reporting (3,5 ECTS)
- Taxation (1,5 ECTS)
Management Theory & Practice
- Corporate Management (2,5 ECTS)
- Strategic Management (2,5 ECTS)
Principles of Finance
- Investment Theory & Finance (2,5 ECTS)
- Cost Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
Quantitative Methods for Business
- Business Mathematics (2,5 ECTS)
- Statistics (2,5 ECTS)
International Business
- International Management (2,5 ECTS)
- Intercultural Management (2,5 ECTS)
Other:
- Target Audience: Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-business field who wish to pursue a Master's in management.
- Program Focus: Business administration fundamentals.
- ISM Accreditation: ISM is AACSB accredited, which is a prestigious accreditation held by only 6% of business schools worldwide.
- Student Testimonial: A student, Julia Gruber, shares her experience of how the Pre-Master program helped her transition from a fashion design background to a Master's in business administration.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- a successfully completed bachelor's degree, comprising at least 180 ECTS points, or
- an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level, and
- the application documents as well as
- participation in a multi-level entrance test (written and oral).
- Internal Entrance Test: Applicants must take an internal entrance test that assesses their personality, motivation, and abilities.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Proof of English language knowledgeFor your masters, you can prove your proficiency in the English language as follows:
- Certificates: TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
- A degree in English Studies or
- Have at least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
- Proof that you are a native speaker (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Student Stories
Gregor
Great professors with an incredible amount of real industry experience
Great professors with an incredible amount of real industry experience! Incredibly well organized and structured. Simply great!
Great professors with an incredible amount of real industry experience! Incredibly well organized and structured. Simply great!
Joe
Lectures that give you an overview of what you can expect in your professional life
The very different courses, from accounting to marketing, give you an overview of the diversity of what you can/will expect in your professional life. The lecturers take the time to answer questions and if there is a problem with understanding, the best possible help is provided.
The very different courses, from accounting to marketing, give you an overview of the diversity of what you can/will expect in your professional life. The lecturers take the time to answer questions and if there is a problem with understanding, the best possible help is provided.
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