Foundation Programme

GISMA Foundation Programme

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.

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
• Foundations of Computer Science (Computer Science pathway) to establish a solid foundation for computer science students with the main features of computer systems and algorithms
• Academic and professional development which will develop study and professional skills via a range of workshops, classes, activities and tutorials

Immerse yourself in GISMA’s global atmosphere and learn from a 'high-flex’, customised and unique teaching style supported by innovative technology.

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