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Master of Business Intelligence and Data Science

International School of Management

Stuttgart, Germany
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

English-taught master bridging data science and management.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Apply computing concepts to solve discipline-specific problems. Design and evaluate software or information systems. Analyze data and technical requirements. Communicate technical solutions effectively. Work responsibly in collaborative technology environments.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Data Analyst
Systems Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Engineer

Curriculum

Four semesters (three with Fast Track): three taught semesters plus a thesis semester. Content: data management
Quantitative methods
Linear algebra
Business analysis
Big data
Data mining
IT management
Software development and digital process management. One semester abroad
12-week internship and analytics projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS (210 ECTS for Fast Track) from a recognised university; Subject prerequisites by programme
Mostly 30 ECTS in business/economics (Pre-Master can close gaps); English B2 proof; No numerus clausus; Online admission process.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS (210 ECTS for Fast Track or 90-ECTS routes); Subject-specific prerequisites by programme, Mostly 30 ECTS in business/economics (60 ECTS business or 30 ECTS logistics-related for Logistics; 15 ECTS business + 10 ECTS quantitative for Business Intelligence & Data Science); Gaps can be closed by work experience, Internships, ISM online courses or the Pre-Master; Online admission process

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
Interview or selection materials

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€12,960 EUR
Application fee	€100 EUR
Deposit	€1,500 EUR

Program details

Campus	ISM Stuttgart
Faculty or school	Economics & Quantitative Methods
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.