About IST Hochschule für Management

About IST Hochschule für Management

The IST Hochschule für Management is a private, state-recognized university based in Düsseldorf, Germany, offering specialized distance learning programs in the fields of sports, fitness, health, tourism, hospitality, communication, media, event, and business. Founded in 2013, the university's bachelor's and master's programs are designed to prepare students for leadership positions in middle and upper management. As a subsidiary of IST-Hochschule für Management GmbH, it tailors its teaching concept to both high school graduates seeking entry into their respective industries and professionals aiming to further their academic qualifications alongside their careers. The majority of study content is delivered through self-study, utilizing specially prepared study booklets, supplemented by practical phases and e-learning methods such as online lectures and tutorials via the university's online campus. The university offers flexible study options, including a traditional six-semester program and an eight-semester part-time option, with exams available in multiple locations across Germany. IST Hochschule actively promotes internationalization through partnerships with universities worldwide, participation in the Erasmus+ program, and offering English-language qualifications and courses.