IST College Germany
In September 1989 the sport-scientist Dr. Hans E. Ulrich established the IST College für Sport, Leisure und Tourism Management. In April 1993, the first IST-distance learning course "Sports Management" was officially certified through the national coordination centre for distance learning (ZFU). So far 6000 people completed their distance learning program with an IST-Diploma or a Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Certification. At present, 30 IST-employees are in charge of some 2000 students. In September 2003 the IST College Germany moved within the city centre of Duesseldorf and now runs a seminar-centre with the most modern equipment. Go to www.ist.de for our offers in German language.
IST International College
The international interests of the IST-Group are realised by IST International College in Duesseldorf, which was founded in 2004. Beside the German speaking participants from Austria and Switzerland who benefit from state-approved training courses and corporations between domestic partners and the IST College Germany, the IST International College offers special services for the Chinese market. Together with the IST International Office in Shanghai, the College is bringing its advanced training and practical experience to the Chinese people who are working in the sports and tourism industry. IST International College also offers distance learning courses in sports and tourism management in english language. A three month training program in Germany together with the German Chamber of Commerce (CCI) is starting this year.
IST College China
The IST International College slogan became real in 2004, when German IST Instructors first offered Fitness Courses in one of Chinas largest fitness chains, Megafit. To deepen newly won partnerships and for further expansion concepts, the IST International College opened a new office in Shanghai in 2005 - the first of its kind in China. Partners such as Higher Education Press, Beijing Huijia University, and Tsinghua University were now convinced to have a reliable German partner at their side. Marketing Manager Leilei Bao, a German and English speaking native Chinese is now in Charge of immersing these partnerships and expanding the IST International idea, acting as link between Germany and China, between Shanghai, Duesseldorf, and Beijing. Go to www.istchina.com for our offers in China.