Q: Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

For IMTG Students need to have 50% or above marks in 10th and 12th. All Bachelor's degrees with minimum 50% or above marks are acceptable except General BA/ General B.Sc. degrees (without specialization) Bachelor’s degree awarded by a university/institute should be H+. To check H+ please visit (https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/institutionen.html) For ISM The applicant must successfully complete the Professional General Management Program from IMTG with an aggregate of minimum 60% marks or above. TOEFL (iBT) is 80 or above or IELTS 6 and also required Medium of Instruction English (not older than 1 years) till the time student reached on-campus

Question 1

What is the scope of M.A  Digital Marketing with upGrad?

Accepted Answer

With the idea to become one of Germany’s top business schools in internationalization and industry outreach, ISM offers its students the ability to manage responsibilities in the global business environment.

The M.A Digital Marketing program meets all the quality standards set by the Foundation of International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).

The program is also accredited by the German Council of Science & Humanities.

To ensure a practical experience for the students, the program has a compulsory internship of 12 weeks, several workshops, and industrial excursions.

The M.A Digital Marketing is taught entirely in the English language.

Small classroom size with a 1:7 supervision ratio of university teachers/students.

Get trained by seasoned faculty and over 56 well-acclaimed international guest lecturers.

Get a chance to intensify your intercultural competencies with students from over 84 nationalities.

Apart from business management, learners will also engage with the latest developments in design thinking, agility and new work.

Learners can qualify for leading positions in international companies.

Question 2

What type of learning experience should I expect?

Accepted Answer

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. Once you reach Germany, you will get face to face learning from Professors. On completion of the program, you will have the option to apply for PSW in Germany as well as get support from the International School of Management, Germany and Career Services to build a career in Germany.

Question 3

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

Accepted Answer

Post successful completion of the program, a PGM Program certificate would be granted from IMT Ghaziabad and a M.A Digital Marketing from International School of Management, Germany.

Question 4

Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested in it?

Accepted Answer

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

Question 5

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

Accepted Answer

For IMTG

Students need to have 50% or above marks in 10th and 12th.
All Bachelor's degrees with minimum 50% or above marks are acceptable except General BA/ General B.Sc. degrees (without specialization)
Bachelor’s degree awarded by a university/institute should be H+. To check H+ please visit (https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/institutionen.html)

For ISM

The applicant must successfully complete the Professional General Management Program from IMTG with an aggregate of minimum 60% marks or above.
TOEFL (iBT) is 80 or above or IELTS 6 and also required Medium of Instruction English (not older than 1 years) till the time student reached on-campus

Question 6

Can I apply for the program if I am in my last year of an undergraduate degree?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can apply for the program but you will join the batch which is just after completion of your bachelor's degree.

Question 7

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 - Application and Document Submission

Apply on upGrad.com and submit your documents.

Step 2 - Shortlisting basis overall performance

Our admissions committee will review your profile. Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you.

Step 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep Content

Make a quick block payment of INR 25,000 to reserve your seat and receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. Complete balance payment with assistance from our loan partners where required.

Question 8

Will I get a conditional offer letter from the International School of Management, Germany?

Accepted Answer

Once you provide us with all required documents, we will apply to the International School of Management, Germany on your behalf and get your conditional offer letter.

Question 9

What are the documents needed for the application?

Accepted Answer

Scanned copy of Marksheet and Under Graduation degree
Scanned copy of Passport
Scanned copy of Graduation Transcript
Scanned copy 10th and 12th Marksheets
Scanned copy of passport size photographs
Updated Resume
Letter of Motivation/SOP
Proof of English Proficiency as per the criteria mentioned above in the document (TOEFL/IELTS)
2 Letter Of Recommendation
APS Certificate

Question 10

What are the part-time working rules in Germany?

Accepted Answer

As a student, you can work part time. The time permitted in accordance with the immigration is 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10 Euros per hour.

Question 11

What are the living costs per year in Germany?

Accepted Answer

The indicative cost of living is 11,904 Euros per year.

Question 12

What are the post-study work visa rules in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Germany allows for the application of up to 18 months of a post-study work visa after completing a degree from Germany.

Question 13

Can you give more details on the International School of Management, Germany?

Accepted Answer

The International School of Management (ISM) features among Germany's leading private business schools. Founded in 1990, the ISM has seven campuses in Munich, Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Berlin and is home to over 3850 students. A personal learning atmosphere and practical orientation are the key contributors to ISM's success factors in tandem with intensive training of soft skills and teaching professional skills. This includes exciting practical projects and internships and lecturers from the business world. These success factors are reflected in all ISM's programs – Bachelor's, Master’s, and MBA. The university is state-accredited unlimitedly, and all study programs are recognized by the quality of the Accreditation Council and the Foundation for International Business Administration (FIBAA). ISM has a professor-to-student ratio of 1:7, and by learning in small groups, students can get all their queries answered, focus on their personal development goals, and be prepared for a prolific international career.

Question 14

Why should I study at the International School of Management, Germany?

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High-quality education: Top-ranked teaching and unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA). More than 30 years of educational competence
Globally connected: Network of 190 partner universities for your semester abroad
Learn from the Industry Experts: German, international, and guest lecturers from the business world.
Diversity: Students of 84 nationalities; 30% international students
Personal Teaching Atmosphere: small study groups, focusing on interdisciplinary, practically oriented content and case studies
Seven campuses in major German cities

Question 15

When will I go to the International School of Management, Germany?

Accepted Answer

The Intake for International School of Management, Germany is October.

Question 16

Which topics are going to be covered as part of the program?

Accepted Answer

The programme will be delivered on a new technology platform to create a superior learning experience for participants who want to be on the cutting edge of management. With this programme, IMTG & International School of Management, Germany together seeks to develop the next generation of leaders. The topics that are going to be covered are Marketing Management, Business Communication, Accounting & Finance, Business Economics, OB, HR Management and Legal, Sales & Distribution, Operations and Supply Chain.

Question 17

Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?

Accepted Answer

As a student, you have the opportunity to engage in part-time employment while pursuing your studies. The duration allowed under immigration regulations is 120 full days or 240 half days annually. In Germany, the average hourly wage is approximately 10 Euros.

Question 18

Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in Germany.

Question 19

What is the time commitment expected for the program?

Accepted Answer

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the online program. The on-campus program in Germany is full time and will have an appropriate workload.

Question 20

How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online Program?

Accepted Answer

Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

Question 21

Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.

Question 22

How much are living expenses for a year in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Living expenses in Germany for international students are approximately EUR 11,904 per annum. The same needs to be reflected in your bank account.

Question 23

No cost CC EMI FAQ's

Accepted Answer

0% EMI with Third Party Credit Facilitators /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the student, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

Question 24

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

Accepted Answer

Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)
- Students must pay applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. Processing fee of Rs. 20,000/- will be levied. If less than Rs. 20,000/- have been paid in total, the student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
- The student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for the loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- In case of a refund, the student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of the loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
- Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
- The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
-If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
-However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
-A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
-If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
-A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
-The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
-The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
-Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

Question 25

Disclaimer

Accepted Answer

Finance, No Cost EMI and Credit Card EMI options, are provided by third-party financial institutions. Terms and conditions are subject to change at their discretion without prior notice. Please verify details with the respective service provider before proceeding.
The savings figure is indicative and based on specific assumptions. Actual savings may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Cost-of-living estimates are indicative only and subject to variation based on personal lifestyle choices, location, exchange rates, and other factors. Actual expenses may differ from the stated figures.

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