Program Overview

Information Systems Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Information Systems Master of Science (M.Sc.) program is an interdisciplinary degree course that offers a great deal of freedom of choice for the entire program. The only requirement is that students take modules from the three disciplines of Informatics, Economics and Management, and Law, in addition to business informatics.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Regular program length: 4 semesters (full-time program)
• Credit points (ECTS): 120 credit points
• Language of instruction: German
• Limited capacity: Yes, for both first and higher semesters
• Application possible for: First semester (winter and summer term) and higher semester (winter and summer term)

Admission and Language Requirements

• Admission requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Systems (or a program with essentially the same content) from a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education, or a foreign university.
  • The program must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.
  • Minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in mathematics and/or statistics, computer science, and business subjects.
• Language requirements and certificates: Sufficient knowledge of the German language, corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Selection Procedure

• The selection procedure is carried out if more applicants meet the admission criteria than there are places available.
• The ranking list is based on a maximum of 40 achievable assessment points, determined by the sum of points for the overall grade of the final academic examination and previous examination achievements in mathematics and/or statistics.

Career Prospects

• Data science, IT management, digital marketing management, consulting, or software development are just a small selection of the possible professional fields in which graduates can work.
• The program opens up excellent career prospects, with comprehensive knowledge in the fields of computer science, economics, and law.

Characteristic Features of the Degree Program

• The KIT Departments of Informatics and Economics and Management involved in the Information Systems program have a long tradition and are among the leaders in teaching and research in relevant rankings.
• Extensive range of courses and individual specialization options.
• Integration into the EUCOR university network enables participation in courses at the universities of Freiburg, Basel, Strasbourg, Colmar, and Mulhouse.

Module Handbook

• The module handbook provides information on the available modules and their credit points.
• Public view of the Information Systems Master in the Campus Management System is available.

Statutes and Regulations

• Current admission regulations, studies and examination regulations, and KIT admission and enrollment regulations are available.
• The regulations provide detailed information on the admission requirements, selection procedure, and examination rules.

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

• The teaching calendar provides information on the lecture periods and holidays.
• The course catalog offers a list of available courses for the current term, including descriptions and credit points.