Program Overview

Foundation Programme in Business
Gain all the skills you need to successfully start your bachelor’s programme at Gisma.

The Gisma Foundation Programme is specifically designed for students who have the drive and ambition to undertake one of our bachelor’s degree programmes but may need additional support to meet the entry requirements here at Gisma. The goal of our foundation programme is to equip talented individuals like yourself with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience you need to successfully gain direct entry to one of our business or computer science bachelor’s programmes. Gisma offers two foundation degrees pathways, and these foundation courses will help you accelerate into a bachelor’s programme.

We understand that there are many students who have the potential to be successful at degree level and come from a diverse range of backgrounds and previous educational experiences. Therefore, in just one semester we provide you with English language support, subject-oriented, cognitive and methodological skills required to enter Gisma’s undergraduate degree programmes.

Successful completion of all the foundation modules as well as attaining the minimum level of B2 English language competency will allow you to directly progress onto your bachelor’s level modules.

Leading to: Bachelor of Science in Data Science, AI, and Digital Business
Become an expert in data science by mastering analytics, visualisation, and governance of data, and discover the fascinating world of AI. This programme also covers general business skills, which will boost your employability.

You will benefit from a highly international atmosphere by studying at Gisma University of Applied Sciences at the Potsdam campus, in close proximity to global companies such as SAP. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad – choose from a selection of leading technology hubs such as London, Shanghai, and Singapore. You can combine this with an internship or business project so that you’ll be ready to kick-start your career as soon as you graduate.

This programme is awarded by Gisma University of Applied Sciences.