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Collaborative Programs

Partnership with the Helvetic Business School

The International School of Management (ISM) is excited to collaborate with the Helvetic Business School, offering students a unique opportunity to expand their academic journey on an international level.

Through this partnership, students from Helvetic Business School in Switzerland can continue their studies at ISM in Germany, benefitting from a practice-oriented and internationally focused education. The programs are carefully aligned to ensure a smooth transition.

This partnership highlights our shared commitment to high-quality education and fostering international careers.

Benefits:

✔ Recognized Degrees – Helvetic Business School students have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at ISM.

✔ AACSB Accreditation – ISM is among the top 6% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ensuring the highest academic standards.

✔ International Experience – Study at one of ISM’s seven locations across Germany.

✔ Discounted Tuition Fees – Exclusive fee reductions for Helvetic Business School students.

✔ Practical Learning Approach – Integrated corporate projects.

Students can participate in the following study programs

The following Bachelor program is available for students of Helvetic Business School with one year at ISM:

The following Master programs are available for students of Helvetic Business School with 1,5 years at ISM:

ISM Contact:

  • Admission for the program at ISM: Ms. Carolin Krabs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Partnership with upGrad

The International School of Management (ISM) is proud to partner with upGrad to offer a range of international academic pathways for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA students. This collaboration is made possible through upGrad’s cooperation with the Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad (IMT) and Golden Gate University (GGU), providing students with a unique bridge to study in Germany.

Thanks to this partnership, students benefit from a reduced study period at ISM while gaining valuable international experience and access to ISM’s high-quality, practice-oriented education.

Students can participate in the following study programs

Bachelor Programs

upGrad students can transfer into the second semester of selected ISM Bachelor programs and complete four semesters on campus (ISM semesters 2, 3, 5, and 6).

The following programs are available:

Master Programs

For Master’s students, the first semester takes place online at the upGrad partner university and the upcoming semesters at ISM. This involes ISM semesters 1 and 2 and the period of the master's thesis. allowing for a shortened study duration of only 1.5 years at ISM.

Almost all ISM Master’s programs are open to upGrad students for the regular fall intake:

A special spring intake is also available. For 2026, the following locations and programs are planned: 

MBA Program Full-time

Students enrolled in the full-time MBA can have their second trimester recognized, reducing their on-campus study time. Program entry is possible either in June or September.

  • MBA in General Management full-time in Munich and Berlin
  • MBA with a specialization in Digital Marketing in Berlin - with a dedicated winter semester intake
  • MBA with a specialization in Business Intelligence & Data Science in Munich - with a dedicated winter semester intake.

Through this multi-institutional cooperation, ISM and upGrad – via IMT Ghaziabad and Golden Gate University – provide students with flexible, globally connected academic pathways that combine the best of online learning and international campus life.

Business Preparation Programm (BPP) with Wit-Rising Education and Technology (China)

The Business Preparation Program (BPP) is offered in partnership with the agency Wit-Rising Education & Technology Co., Ltd. at our campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt , Munich, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin and it prepares bachelor graduates without business background in order to qualify them for the master’s study courses at ISM.

The admission requirements are

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and
  • the admission interview, if necessary.

After the successful completion of the BPP program and meeting the requirements of the admission to the Master’s Programs (including the simplified admission procedure for the master’s study courses), students can continue their studies in one of the full-time master’s study courses at ISM:

    Contact

    • Coordinator of the program at ISM: Ms. Yue Liu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Admission for the program at ISM: Ms. Eva Quel  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Contact in China for advisory service and application: Wit-Rising Education & Technology Co., Ltd (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

    Partnership with Keystone Global Careers and Wheel of Innovations (India)

    The International School of Management (ISM) is pleased to welcome students from Keystone Global Careers Educational Initiatives Ltd. and Wheel of Innovations, India, as part of an ongoing academic cooperation. This partnership enables the joint delivery of Pathway Master’s Programs, giving students the opportunity to begin their graduate studies in India and complete their degree in Germany.

    Within this framework, students complete the first two semesters of their Master's program in India, before continuing with the 3rd and 4th semester at ISM Germany, including the Master’s thesis. All programs follow the official ISM curriculum, ensuring consistent academic standards and full recognition of coursework completed abroad.

    Participating programs

    The cooperation currently includes the following ISM degree programs:

    All programs are taught in English, and degrees are awarded by ISM as state-accredited Master's degrees in accordance with German higher education regulations. The curriculum, academic content, and examination standards are defined by ISM and implemented in cooperation with Keystone Global Careers Educational Initiatives Ltd.

    Students interested in these programs should apply directly through the agency Keystone Global Careers in India, which is responsible for student selection and the application process during the Indian study phase.

    For more information about the cooperation, curriculum, or admission procedures, students can contact the ISM contact persons or the Indian program coordinators at Keystone and WOI.

    ISM Contact:

    • Ms. Carolin Krabs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Ms. Yue Liu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Contact for application:

    • Keystone Global: Mr Gopal Maheshwari (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Wheel of Innovation: Mr Sandeep Joshi (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.