M.Sc. in Business Intelligence & Data Science

The smart use of data has become a decisive competitive factor today, so data scientists, business analysts, system architects, or data consultants are in great demand on the market nowadays.

The Business Intelligence & Data Science graduate program degree lasts 4 semesters (three with the Fast-Track option) and provides you with comprehensive methodological knowledge for well-founded data retrieval as well as intelligent and automatic data evaluation and analytics .

In addition to classical Computer Science-related topics (Data Management, Quantitative Methods, Linear Algebra), the Master's in business intelligence and data science 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.

Your Advantages at a Glance

• High-quality education: first-class teaching and unlimited accreditation (FIBAA). ISM is also highly ranked in national and international rankings.
• Close to practice: a strong practical emphasis and many lecturers from the business world.
• Personal teaching atmosphere: study in small learning groups.
• Strong internationality: students of over 84 nationalities. Ratio of 30% international students.
• Network of around 190 partner universities to choose from for your compulsory semester abroad.
• Study the Data Science Master at  four German campuses : Dortmund, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart.

Gain international experience within a semester abroad

In order to gain important international experience, a semester abroad is firmly integrated into the course of studies at ISM. The semester abroad allows you to deepen your subject-specific knowledge. In addition, you will set individual priorities and get to know the intercultural peculiarities of the chosen cultural area. At the same time, you will perfect your language skills

In the M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science course you can choose from about 20 partner universities from a global network of universities.

Students at ISM get to truly experience the motto „International. Individual. Inspiring“. 84 nationalities are represented at the ISM, with over 30 percent international enrollments. Part of the regular university life at ISM is also the integrated semesters abroad at one of over 190 international partner universities as well as intensive language training which can be taken prior to starting as well as during the studies.

Get an international double qualification in the Master of Business Intelligence

At ISM you have the possibility to complete an international double degree. In addition to the Master's degree of ISM, you will also be awarded a second, internationally recognized Master's degree if you select the the double degree study option. In some cases, this is even possible within the framework of the integrated semester abroad, whereby you receive two Master's degrees in two or two and a half years . The double degree will help strengthen your linguistic and intercultural skills and increase your personal network with international students and lecturers.

In the M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science program, you can currently choose from the following double degree partner universities :

• Boston University
• Cranfield University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Ecole de Management de Normandie
• Lancaster University
• Universitat Ramon Llull

For further information, please contact the ISM study advisors.

About the International School of Management (ISM)

The International School of Management (ISM) ranks among Germany’s top private business schools . Founded in 1990, the ISM has seven campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin and is home to around 3850 students.

Internationality, strong practical orientation and a personal learning atmosphere are just as much a part of ISM's success story as the teaching of professional skills and the intensive training of soft skills. This includes not only exciting practical projects, case studies, internships, a compulsory semester abroad but also the close interaction with lecturers from the business world.

The most important criteria for first-year students, such as a semester abroad, the quality of teaching, career opportunities, partner universities, or networking, shape your development and are therefore an integral part of ISM. These success factors are reflected in all of ISM's Bachelor, Master and MBA programs and in our top positions in national and international rankings.

Why choose the lSM

• High-quality education: first-class teaching, top-ranked and unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA). More than 30 years of educational competence
• Close to practice teaching: lecturers from the business world
• Personal teaching atmosphere : a study in small learning groups, focusing on interdisciplinary, practically oriented case studies
• Strong internationality: students of 84 nationalities. Ratio of 30% of international students
• Globally connected: a network of around 190 partner universities to choose from for your semester abroad
• High employability rate: over 61% of our full-time bachelor and 90% of our master graduates already could secure a job during their studies
• Flexible and competitive: Double Degree options for your master studies
• Seven campuses in most major German cities: Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Berlin
• Discounts on tuition fees and multiple payment or financing options.

Why studying at the ISM is the perfect choice:

Highly international

• Students of 84 different nationalities
• Around 190 renowned partner universities for exchange semesters;
• Intensive language training (English, German, French, etc.);
• Chance to gain valuable experience during a stay abroad;
• Intensive language training (English, German, French, Spanish).
• Setting you up optimally for a global business career.

Practice-oriented

• Committed university lecturers from the corporate and business world ;
• Practical learning content and projects (case studies) with well-known companies;
• Ideal support by the ISM Career Center ;
• Best possible preparation for the start of your professional life;
• Opportunity for professional development in national and international internships.

Personal and individual

• Small study groups & a personal learning atmosphere;
• Individual support for each student;
• Supervision ratio university teachers/students 1:7;
• 100% open door policy.

A strong network

• From day one - you are part of the extended ISM community;
• Make contacts in practice at ISM events;
• Stay in touch after graduation through the ISM Alumni Network .

Sustainability

• Degree programs and continuing education programs on the topics of Sustainability & Business Transformation .
• Supporting Treedom and we look forward to seeing our ISM forest play a part in making our earth a little bit greener.

30 years of Educational Competence

Accredited and officially recognized for an unlimited period

The University is state-accredited unlimitedly and all study programs bear the seal of quality of the Accreditation Council and the FIBAA. The quality of the education is confirmed by HR managers, ISM students and alumni and the presence in numerous rankings where ISM consistently occupies top positions for many years for areas such as internationality, student mobility, international academic staff, contact to professional practice, professional publications, foreign language taught bachelor and master programs, etc. For more information, visit our rankings page .