Program Overview

Business Informatics, MSc

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Informatics
• Academic discipline: Computer Science and Information Technology

Qualification and Starting Date

• Qualification: Business Informatics Engineer
• Starting date: September/February

Language and Academic Requirements

• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination)
• Academic requirements: Relevant bachelor’s degree in information technology

Duration and Tuition Fee

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120
• Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short Description

The aim of the program is to provide professionals to the labor market who are able to understand complex economical processes, reveal problems, and propose alternatives for solutions. They are able to identify demands raised regarding information systems that support value-creating processes, develop and manage applications, perform and coordinate R&D tasks, and continue their studies in PhD programs.

Lecture, Seminar, and Practice

• Lecture, seminar: 40%
• Practice: 60%

Main Subjects

• Management Science
• Developing Data Handling Programs
• Fundamentals of Software Development and Software Testing
• Foundations of Computer Security
• Financial Mathematics
• Introduction to SAP - End user level
• Advanced Spreadsheets
• Big Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Computer Statistics
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Management
• Introduction to SAP - Developer level
• International Business
• Decision Support Systems
• Advanced Data Security
• Digital Marketing
• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
• Management of Value Creating Processes
• Thesis

Internship and Practice

• Students should complete a 6-week internship either at the university working on research projects or at a multinational or local company.

Career Prospects

• Business Informatics Engineer, MSc graduates can easily find positions in the labor market as system supporters at large enterprises, business software developers, business analysts, and IT managers.