Program Overview

Foundation Programme Business Pathway
 

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 program.

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 programs.

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.

Why Study a Foundation Programme?

• Optimal preparation for your bachelor studies
• Boost your linguistic competence (especially in English)
• Tailor your learning with the choice of two pathways: business or computer science, depending on your chosen bachelor’s degree
• Smooth and seamless transition onto the on-campus bachelor’s degree in Germany
• The tuition fee for the foundation programme will be awarded back to you as credit to pay for the final semester of your bachelor’s programme at Gisma

What Will You Learn?

• A solid foundation in English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, required for higher education studies and developing your confidence and ability to communicate effectively in English
• A range of mathematical and numerical skills relating to the disciplines of Business and IT
• Foundations of business management (Business pathway) to enable students to learn the key components of the business environment
• Academic and professional development which will develop study and professional skills via a range of workshops, classes, activities and tutorials

The successful completion of the Foundation Programme Business Pathway allows entry into the BSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business

BSc 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 Berlin campus, in the heart of the city. 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.