International. Individual. Inspiring.

The International School of Management (ISM) is one of Germany’s leading business schools, with seven campuses and over 30 years of experience in practice-oriented higher education. Alongside its accredited degree programs, ISM maintains a strong applied research profile focused on real-world management challenges.

Research activities are organized across interdisciplinary institutes and departments that connect faculty expertise across locations. These serve as interfaces between research, teaching, and transfer—supporting third-party funding, doctoral programs with international partners, and practice-based research projects.

In line with its academic profile, ISM’s research and development projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and focus on the following core areas:
-    International Business and Globalization
-    Energy and Environmental Economics
-    Tourism Studies
-    Logistics and Information Systems
-    Finance and Banking
-    Marketing and Communication
-    Leadership and Motivation
-    Organizational and Human Resource Research

ISM is actively involved in national and regional research networks, strengthening the link between academic knowledge and practical innovation.