Bachelor of Business and IT draft

Program Overview

IU International University of Applied Sciences' online Bachelor of Business and IT program combines technical expertise in IT with comprehensive business management knowledge. Students acquire skills in requirements engineering, data analytics, and software development, while developing a deep understanding of business principles. The program prepares graduates for success in IT management, software engineering, and other high-demand roles at the intersection of technology and business.

Program Outline

The program equips students with both technical and business knowledge, specifically targeted for success in the tech world.

Objectives:

• Acquire IT expertise in areas like requirements engineering, data modeling, and database systems.
• Gain comprehensive business management knowledge.
• Develop the ability to recognize technological potential and utilize it for company success.
• Become a highly employable candidate in the job market upon graduation.

Outline:

Content:

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• IT Expertise:
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Requirements Engineering
• Object-oriented Programming with Java
• Data Structures and Java Class Library
• Database Modeling and Database Systems
• Web Application Development
• Software Quality Assurance
• IT Project Management
• Project Software Engineering
• Data Analytics and Big Data
• IT Law
• IT Security
• Logic and Artificial Intelligence
• Data Engineer
• Salesforce Platform Development
• Mobile Software Engineering
• IT-Service Management
• Business Intelligence
• Foundations of Programming with Python
• Big Data and Cloud Technologies
• Business Management:
• Business 101
• Introduction to Academic Work
• Collaborative Work
• Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making
• Corporate Finance and Investment
• Organizational Behavior
• Management Accounting
• Digital Business Models
• Introduction to Process Management
• Fundamentals of IT and ERP systems
• International Marketing
• Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution
• Applied Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Smart Services
• Smart Factory
• Salesforce Platform Management
• Internship
• Studium Generale
• Career Development
• Microsoft ERP- Dynamics 365 Business Central - Functional Consultant
• Mastering Prompts

Structure:

The program is divided into six semesters, with a total of 180 ECTS credits.

Course Schedule:

• Semester 1:
• Introduction to Computer Science (5 ECTS)
• Business 101 (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Academic Work (5 ECTS)
• Mathematics I (5 ECTS)
• Requirements Engineering (5 ECTS)
• Object-oriented Programming with Java (5 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
• Collaborative Work (5 ECTS)
• Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making (5 ECTS)
• Data Structures and Java Class Library (5 ECTS)
• Statistics - Probability and Descriptive Statistics (5 ECTS)
• Database Modeling and Database Systems (5 ECTS)
• Web Application Development (5 ECTS)
• Semester 3:
• Corporate Finance and Investment (5 ECTS)
• Organizational Behavior (5 ECTS)
• Requirements Engineering (5 ECTS)
• Management Accounting (5 ECTS)
• Software Quality Assurance (5 ECTS)
• Semester 4:
• Digital Business Models (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Process Management (5 ECTS)
• Fundamentals of IT and ERP systems (5 ECTS)
• IT Project Management (5 ECTS)
• Project Software Engineering (5 ECTS)
• International Marketing (5 ECTS)
• Semester 5:
• IT Law (5 ECTS)
• Seminar: Software Engineering (5 ECTS)
• Data Analytics and Big Data (5 ECTS)
• Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution (5 ECTS)
• Elective A (10 ECTS)
• Semester 6:
• Elective B (10 ECTS)
• Elective C (10 ECTS)
• Bachelor Thesis (10 ECTS)

Electives:

Students can choose from a variety of elective modules, including:

• Elective A:
• Salesforce Platform Development (10 ECTS)
• Mobile Software Engineering (10 ECTS)
• IT-Service Management (10 ECTS)
• Business Intelligence (10 ECTS)
• Foundations of Programming with Python (10 ECTS)
• Big Data and Cloud Technologies (10 ECTS)
• IT Security (10 ECTS)
• Logic and Artificial Intelligence (10 ECTS)
• Data Engineer (10 ECTS)
• Elective B:
• Applied Sales (10 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management (10 ECTS)
• Smart Services (10 ECTS)
• Smart Factory (10 ECTS)
• Salesforce Platform Management (10 ECTS)
• Elective C:
• Salesforce Platform Development (10 ECTS)
• Mobile Software Engineering (10 ECTS)
• IT-Service Management (10 ECTS)
• Business Intelligence (10 ECTS)
• Foundations of Programming with Python (10 ECTS)
• IT Security (10 ECTS)
• Logic and Artificial Intelligence (10 ECTS)
• Data Engineer (10 ECTS)
• Applied Sales (10 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management (10 ECTS)
• Smart Services (10 ECTS)
• Smart Factory (10 ECTS)
• Internship (10 ECTS)
• Studium Generale (10 ECTS)
• Salesforce Platform Management (10 ECTS)
• Career Development (10 ECTS)
• Microsoft ERP- Dynamics 365 Business Central - Functional Consultant (10 ECTS)

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Online self-study
• Live and recorded tutorials
• Individual study coaching
• Online exams
• AI-powered tutoring (Syntea)
• Faculty:
• Experienced and qualified instructors
• Unique Approaches:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• IT Project Manager
• Software Developer
• Business Analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Opportunities:
• High demand for IT specialists with business management skills
• Opportunities in various industries, from start-ups to large international companies
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are well-prepared for a successful career in the tech world.
• 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months of graduation.

Other:

• The program is completely taught in English.
• Students have access to a large online library.
• IU offers career coaching services to help students find jobs.
• Students can earn a high school diploma and start their Bachelor's degree at the same time through the A-Levels program.
• IU offers a 4-week money-back guarantee for online programs.

The tuition fees for the program are as follows: Online Study models & fees for your Bachelor degree in Business & IT Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model. Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month. Your trial month begins when you receive your login credentials. During that month, you can then take your first courses and start learning right away! Once the trial month is over, your studies continue. At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. You only pay for your tuition and the one-time campus registration fee of €1,500. If you won't be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged. Full-Time Duration 36 Months Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace. US$ 432 US$ 389 /mth Apply now

• € 359
based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST) Part-Time I Duration 48 Months Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time. US$ 372 US$ 340 /mth Apply now
• € 314
based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST) Part-Time II Duration 72 Months Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies. US$ 280 US$ 259 /mth Apply now
• € 239
based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST) Additional charges Full-Time Duration 36 Months Participate in real-time tutorials with tutors and a small group of students, while still having maximum flexibility to combine work and studies. US$ 432 US$ 408 /mth Apply now
• € 378
based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST) Additional charges All our study programmes include the following benefits Teaching and study material Marking of your end-of-module exams Monthly live and recorded tutorials Use of the online campus Individual study coaching Online exams Career coaching 4-week money back guarantee Teaching and study material Marking of your end-of-module exams Individual study coaching Online exams Career coaching On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week Additional charges Graduation fees The total price includes a one-off graduation fee in the amount of €699 for Bachelor’s degree courses and €799 for Master’s degree courses. This fee is payable at the end of your studies. (The price mentioned above is before discounts) Separate charges are payable for exams taken outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland. These are to be paid to the exam centre on site and currently amount to (where necessary in the local currency): For exams taken this way, 120 euros is payable for single or multiple exams taken within an exam slot lasting up to max. 120 minutes. For exams lasting more than 120 minutes up to 360 minutes, 170 euros is payable to the respective institute per exam slot. Career coaching: this offer is available to Bachelor’s degree students (with at least 120 ECTS credits) and Master’s degree students. Cloud-based open source tools: in order to make use of cloud-based open source tools during your studies, you will need a desktop PC or laptop. Neither is included in the package of services we provide.