The full-time MBA in General Management is a classic one-year MBA degree in the area of general business management. The ISM MBA in General Management program enables students to expand their business administration and management knowledge and creates the ideal prerequisites for a management or executive position in business.
Our MBA in management develops and shapes the next generation of business leaders and is addressed at graduates with some previous existing work experience seeking to improve their management knowledge and tackle the challenges of strategic leadership on an international level.
Theory and practice are closely intertwined in the business MBA program. Through experienced lecturers from management practice and a constant exchange with numerous companies, you can gain hands-on practical experience and expand your personal network.
In a general MBA program, the academic curriculum covers a variety of subjects under the umbrella of business administration. The General Management Master in Business Administration is considered one of the most popular MBA programs, as it provides insights into the main elements of business, including finance and accounting, management, marketing or operations.
You’ll start by developing expertise in the main responsibility areas of general managers - internal management, finance, leadership, marketing, operations and supply chain. Next, you’ll expand your leadership skills with courses in innovation, entrepreneurship and data-science-led business decision-making.
Furthermore, small class sizes and individual coaching enable you to enjoy a personalized learning atmosphere and receive customized support.
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Whatever MBA study form you choose – whether full- or part-time – the Master of Business Administration in General Management at ISM is the right fit for you, preparing you for today’s international business world and its challenges.
Study full-time entirely in English at our Munich campus and get the chance to apply your international management knowledge during a stay abroad in Spain. While developing your intercultural skills, you also get to know different business perspectives in an international context.
From the classroom to the boardroom, an MBA degree is designed to help you stand out as you apply for the most desirable jobs in business. It prepares for the exact career you want, whether it is in top management, operations, consulting, banking, marketing or human resources - with an MBA in General Management your career opportunities are endless.
The ISM is one of the best MBA colleges in Germany for international students. You get to study in small learning groups with fellow international graduates, from countries like India, China, Iran, UK or Russia. Our students are from over 75 nationalities, so you will get to experience not only the German culture, but also enrich your world view and perspectives.
One-to-one career coaching is an integral part of our general management MBA program. With the help of a professional career coach, you will identify your leadership type and personality structure, and perfect your leadership style.
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The MBA program (full-time) offers a comprehensive overview of all management areas with a combination of business fundamentals and functional knowledge in areas such as marketing, finance or entrepreneurship.
The English language program motivates students to apply their knowledge and skills in an international context through a one-week stay abroad in Spain.
You complete your studies with a practice-oriented Master's thesis.
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In order to study MBA General Management at ISM, the university conducts an internal admission test that assesses your personality, motivation and skills. The MBA program is not restricted by a “Numerus Clausus” (NC, average grade).
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