GISMA Business School

Studying at GISMA

Study in a highly international environment with a growing economy, in the heart of Berlin or Hannover.  GISMA business school provides Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in business and management in English at our Hannover & Berlin campuses.

GISMA Business School, the German International Graduate School of Management and Administration, was founded on the initiative of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder in 1999.

Its purpose is to offer globally recognised management education and give students the opportunity to study in an international setting. The idea for GISMA came from the need to retain management talent in Germany and attract skilled internationals to study and subsequently work in the country.

GISMA was created with the help of the State of Lower Saxony and several organisations around the region including Continental, Georgsmarienhütte, Nord/LB, Siemens, TUI, and Volkswagen.

Until August 2013, the school operated and financed as a public/private partnership, partially by the State of Lower Saxony and by sponsoring companies. GISMA’s founding basis - the combination of its strong location and the international focus of its programmes - has remained the guiding principle and rationale for the school’s existence.

Programmes offered at GISMA

University Pathway Programme

The University Pathway Programmes are designed to prepare you for independent academic study at a German-speaking university/Studienkolleg, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Guidance on the application process and help to apply for up to five German state universities/Studienkollegs are included. GISMA has a full-time specialist consultancy service, helping you with every step of your studies. You will learn what courses universities offer and will be guided by advisors as to the documentation you need and which procedures to follow.

Stages of the programmes

1. Enrol: enrol onto the programme
2. Study*: levels from A1 to C1**
3. Tests:
   - TestDAF: with the UPP Pathway University + DHS/TELC/TestDaF Preparation, you will get prepare for your test.
   - Studienkolleg entrance exams: this includes a preparation for the math and German exams.
4. Placement: once you pass your test, work with our placement service officer to get into a German university
5. Acceptance: receive an offer from a German university

*The programme is suitable for students of all German language levels, including the absolute beginners.

**According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) framework, language proficiency is measured from A1 to C2 levels. You need to complete the C1 level for the UPP Pathway University + DHS/TELC/TestDaF Preparation and the UPP Pathway University. For the UPP Pathway Studienkolleg, you will need to complete Level B2.

UPP: Pathway University

You will study 48 weeks of German language classes: 40 weeks of language classes (A1– C1 levels) + 4 free weeks of level specific exam preparation (1 week at the end of A1- B2 levels) + 4 free weeks of DHS/TELC/TestDaf exam preparation

• Level A1: Beginner (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level A2: Elementary (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level B1: Intermediate (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level B2: Upper Intermediate (8 weeks + 1 free week exam preparation)
• Level C1: Advance (8 weeks) + exam preparation for DHS/TELC/TestDaF (4 weeks)

UPP: Pathway Studienkolleg

You will study 44 weeks of German language classes: 32 weeks of language classes (A1– B2 levels) + 4 free weeks of level specific exam preparation (1 week at the end of A1 – B2 levels) + 4 weeks of Studienkolleg preparation Math + 4 weeks of Studienkolleg preparation German

• Level A1: Beginner (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level A2: Elementary (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level B1: Intermediate (8 weeks + 1 free week level exam preparation)
• Level B2: Upper Intermediate (8 weeks + 1 free week exam preparation)
• Studienkolleg preparation: this includes preparation for the Math and German exams (4 weeks each)

Short courses

Branding and Brand Management

Description

• December 2019
• 1200 per course 
• Big Data and Digital Ethics
• The Digital Firm and Services
• The Digital Transformation of the Established Firm - An Integrative Approach
• Gender Dynamics in the Global Workplace

Description

1. 2200 per course

Requirements

• students and graduates, minimum 18 years old
• TOEFL –77 (minimum of 22 in each band), computer-based: 240, paper-based: 587
• IELTS – 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all areas)
• Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE): B2, C1 C2 level
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum of 63

Documents

• Complete application form
• Signed terms and conditions
• Passport photo
• Scanned passport copy
• Copy of most recent degree/diploma certificate

Undergraduate Degrees

• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
• Business (HRM) BA (Hons)
• Business (CMI) BA (Hons)
• Business (Marketing) BA (Hons)
• Business (Tourism) BA (Hons)
• Healthcare Management BA (Hons)

Description

1. Study Centre Berlin
2. Years 
3. Apr, Jun, Sep, Nov
4. 8000 per year. (*Early bird discount 7000. It is applicable if the holding fee is received more than 8 weeks prior to the course start date)

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements:

• Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; or
• Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.
• Personal statement

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element)

Non-standard entry:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have a strong motivation to study the programme. A personal statement will be needed if you do not meet the standard entry requirements. This statement should be between 350-500 words and should include your references, relevant prior experience and qualifications.

Furthermore, we will ask for references and evidence of a minimum of 2 years’ work experience. 

A completed application form is required for all entry routes.

Postgraduate

• MSc in Leadership for Digital Transformation

Business and Management

• MBA
• Master in International Business (MIB)
• MSc Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• MSc Strategic Business Management
• MSc International Business Management

Finance and Accounting

• MSc Corporate Financial Management
• MSc Financial Compliance and Governance
• MSc Financial Risk Management
• MSc Global Accounting

Marketing

• MSc International Marketing
• MSc Marketing Management

Human Resources

• MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management

New courses launched in 2019

• GISMA Executive MBA
• MSc International Agribusiness
• MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics
• MSc Cyber Security and Data Governance
• MSc Digital Marketing
• MSc Digital Sales and Management
• MSc Project Management
• MSc Data Analytics and Information Systems Management
• MSc Data Analytics and Marketing
• MSc Engineering Management
• MSc IT Security Management
• MSc Project Management

Description

1. Part-time
2. Hannover
3. 12 months / Part-time 24 months 
4. Apr, Jun, Sep & Nov
5. fee - from €15,000 till € 21450 per course

Entry requirements

• A 2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications.
• International requirements - an English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• Non-standard entry: non-standard applicants are welcome to apply at GISMA. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may apply if they possess at least 5 years' managerial experience. For more information and details on the non-standard application process please contact an advisor today for more information.

Entry requirements are subject to vary. Please contact our consultant regarding to study at GISMA Business School.