Program Overview

Information Systems

Today's information and communication systems have a significant impact on the economy and society. They shape and change business processes within organizations, influence the ways in which we work, and open up new areas of business such as e-commerce and electronic services.

You have laid a foundation by completing your Bachelor's studies. At Master's level, you will deepen your knowledge through more practical-oriented work. In the Master's study program in Information Systems, you will broaden and deepen the knowledge you acquired during your Bachelor's study program, with the aim of enabling you to play an active role in shaping the changes that the economy experiences through informatics.

You will combine methods from the spheres of both informatics and management science, allowing you to take a holistic, comprehensive approach toward solving the problems that companies face. The program's emphasis is on the design and management of information systems and IT-based innovations.

Career prospects and further degree programs

As an information systems specialist with a Master's degree, you will have excellent career prospects at the juncture between business and informatics: you will work in demanding roles in business and administration where, as a business analyst for example, you will plan, test and direct the use of IT systems; consult on technical and organizational issues; manage corporate IT departments; create IT-based innovations and business models; or function as a methodically trained specialist.

Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.

Program Structure

Major program (90 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following minor programs:

• Business and Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Data Science
• Business Administration
• Informatics
• Economics

Minor program (30 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following major programs:

• Business and Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Data Science
• Economics
• Management and Economics
• People-Oriented Computing
• Software Systems

Additional Information

Admission

Admission to the Master's program is based on academic background. If you have a Bachelor's degree from another higher education institution, you need to undergo a categorization process.

Regulations

You will find everything you need to know about your studies in the regulations.

Questions on your program of studies

Our academic advisors or the Dean's Office are ready to help you with specific questions regarding your program of studies.