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Program Overview

The part-time MBA General Management program at ISM Dortmund aims to enhance management and business knowledge while enabling students to continue their professional endeavors. With a focus on international exposure, it features integrated modules abroad, practice-oriented lectures, and faculty from renowned universities and industry professionals. Graduates gain the skills and knowledge necessary for leadership positions in international companies and organizations, and benefit from individual coaching, prestigious accreditations, and a strong ranking in university rankings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: MBA General Management (part-time)
• Objectives: The program aims to expand knowledge of management and business administration while allowing students to continue their professional activities.
It is designed to prepare individuals for management leadership positions.
• Description: The part-time MBA program is characterized by its strong practical orientation and international focus.
It includes integrated modules abroad (India, United States, and South Korea), practice-oriented lectures, and faculty from renowned international universities and industry professionals. This program allows students to expand their personal and professional networks beyond national borders.

Program Content MBA General Management (part-time)

1st Semester

Managing the Business in the International Environment

• Strategic Management (3 ECTS)
• Managing in the Global Environment (2,5 ECTS)
• Managerial Economics (2,5 ECTS)

Internal Management

• Risk Management (2,5 ECTS)
• Crisis Management (2,5 ECTS)
• Change Management (3 ECTS)

Leadership Skills

• Cross Cultural Leadership (2,5 ECTS)
• Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (2,5 ECTS)
• Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (3 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Marketing

• Strategic Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
• Digital Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
• Advanced Market Research (3 ECTS)

Operations & Supply Chain

• Global Sourcing (2,5 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management (2,5 ECTS)
• Project Management (3 ECTS)

Current Management Trends

• Managing in Emerging Markets (India) (2 ECTS)
• Information Management & Data Science (India) (2 ECTS)
• Doing Business in South Korea (South Korea) (2 ECTS)
• Strategic Sourcing (South Korea) (2 ECTS)

3rd Semester

Finance & Accounting

• Corporate Finance (3 ECTS)
• Managerial Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
• Strategic Cost Management (2,5 ECTS)

Innovation

• Innovation Management (2,5 ECTS)
• New Business Models (2,5 ECTS)
• Design Thinking (3 ECTS)

Entrepreneurship & Holistic Management

• Entrepreneurship (2 ECTS)
• Business Planning & Modelling (2 ECTS)

Individual Coaching

4th Semester

Entrepreneurship & Holistic Management

• Multinational Finance & Trade (USA) (2 ECTS)
• Innovative Marketing Techniques (USA) (2 ECTS)

THESIS (18 ECTS)

Outline:

• Standard Period of Study: 4 semesters (part-time program)
• Semester Start: March (spring term)
• Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Campus: Dortmund
• Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
• Lecture Times: Approximately once a month from Friday to Sunday
• Visits/Modules Abroad: South Korea, India, USA
• Optional: MBA Plus (a lot of distance learning courses for free)
• Language: 100% in English
• Requirements: At least two to three years of professional experience after the first degree and an adequate command of the English language (TOEFL/IELTS).

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Practice-oriented lectures, integrated modules abroad, and faculty from renowned international universities and industry professionals.
• Faculty: Lecturers from renowned international universities and selected practitioners.
• Unique Approaches: Individual coaching during the course of study, integrated modules abroad, and the MBA Plus option for additional distance learning courses.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Management leadership positions.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance their careers in various management roles.
Students work with a professional coach to conduct a potential analysis, define and implement professional goals, and perfect their leadership skills.
• Rankings: ISM achieved a top-tier position in the worldwide MBA university ranking 2024 for the second year in a row.
It was also rated very positively in the CHE university ranking for Master's degree programs.
• International Experience: The program includes integrated modules abroad, allowing students to experience different cultures and gain valuable insights into global business practices.
• Early-Bird Discount: A discount of €1,000 on regular tuition fees is granted if the contract is signed by January 31 of any given year.