Overview

In addition to classical Computer Science-related topics (Data Management, Quantitative Methods, Linear Algebra), the master in Business Intelligence and Data Science offered by the International School of Management (ISM) also covers teaching units on business analysis, big data and data mining and includes many practical business analytics and consulting projects. This enables you to make important predictions within your future company and plays a key role in achieving corporate goals more effectively.

What is a business intelligence analyst?

Business intelligence analysts retrieve, use and analyze data and recommend course of action for a company. They also use big data to help businesses make well-informed decisions and understand their customers better. Business analysts are proficient in computer machiene learning and programming technologies, and systems. You do not need a background in IT in order to become a business analyst.

Gain International Experience as a Data Science Student

Integrated into the Business Intelligence programme is a stay abroad at one of our around 190 partner universities. Through your exchange semester abroad you will:

deepen your data scientist and business analyst knowledge in an international context,
perfect your foreign language skills,
get to know a foreign culture and the intercultural peculiarities of your host country, and
have the opportunity to obtain a second international degree (Double Degree) at a partner university, if you wish so.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science & Business Intelligence
Database Systems & Information Integration
ERP Systems
Software Engineering
Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National

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Please apply by July 15 if you require a visa for Germany. Later applications are possible for EU students or those who already have a study visa.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

90 ECTS (Fast Track) or 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dortmund, Germany
München, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Business Information Systems Data Science & Big Data View 15 other Masters in Business Information Systems in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA or GMAT is not required in order to apply at the ISM

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to verify that you are eligible to study Master at ISM, we require the following documents:

Completed application form
Copy of ID card
Copy of Bachelor's degree & transcript of records (or equivalent, if available) with at least 15 ECTS credits in economics-related courses, particularly in business administration, economics, business informatics. 10 ECTS of these must be in quantitative subjects.
School-leaving diploma (such as high school) in the original language and transcript of records
Proof of English language proficiency at min. level B2 (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL language certificates, if your language of instruction was not English)
CV.

Secure your study place in 4 steps:· Submit your online application on ISM website.· Review of your documents · Personal online selection interview incl. presentation· Admission and enrollment.If you require a German visa, submit an application the latest by June 15 for fall term.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at International School of Management (ISM) and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12960 EUR / year

≈ 12960 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12960 EUR / year

≈ 12960 EUR / year

Additional Details

Monthly payments are possible.

Last-call Discount: Save 500 Euro when you sign a contract by June 15

Please contact an study advisor at study@ism.de for more info

Living costs

Dortmund

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Overview

What is a business intelligence analyst?

Gain International Experience as a Data Science Student

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dortmund

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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