Study content

In addition to specializing in Business Information Systems the programme focuses on deepening students' scientific and methodological knowledge in computer science, mathematics, and business administration. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of software engineering, as well as the structure and design of complex software systems and their application in business practice.

During their studies, students develop and deepen, among other things, the following skills:

• Application of knowledge, methods and techniques from various subfields of Business Information Systems to a specific, extensive problem (project),
• rapid, methodical familiarization with new application areas, so that high-quality solutions can be developed,
• Procedure based on IT project management methods,
• Overcoming factual and organizational difficulties that jeopardize the timely and appropriate success of projects,
• Expertise in the development and application of modern software development methods and operational information management.

These key competencies are intended to qualify graduates to assume leadership roles in a disciplinary and creative capacity.

Study programme

The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree programme. The numbers indicate the number of hours per week or the credit points you will receive for successful completion of the course.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Advanced Analytics

The Advanced Analytics specialization plays a special role in the degree programme: It is one of the three specializations in the German-language version of the programme, and also the main focus of the English-language version. Students thus have the opportunity to delve deeply into this future-oriented field either in German or as a standalone option entirely in English.

Study objective

Students acquire advanced knowledge in the analysis of large datasets and develop the ability to make data-driven decisions.
The focus is on applying statistical and machine learning methods to identify patterns and relationships in data and to formulate well-founded recommendations for businesses.

Area of ​​responsibility

The job involves applying and further developing analytical methods such as machine learning, statistical procedures, and quantitative methods. Students are expected to support data-driven decision-making and conduct complex analyses for various business areas, such as marketing, production, and finance.

Business Engineering

The aim of this specialization is to enable students to optimize business requirements and processes through the use of IT solutions. Students learn to plan and implement strategic and organizational changes and to make business processes more efficient.

Area of ​​responsibility

Business engineering focuses on the analysis and optimization of business processes, the design of enterprise architectures, and the support of change management. Students work on adapting business models to technical systems and contribute to improving the efficiency and competitiveness of companies.

Information Systems Engineering

Students are prepared to design, develop, and securely operate complex information systems. The goal is to acquire in-depth knowledge of system architecture, software development, and security mechanisms in order to provide scalable and secure IT solutions for businesses.

Area of ​​responsibility

The focus is on the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems, including the integration of existing systems and the implementation of safety-critical applications. Students are able to translate requirements into technological solutions, ensure system security, and develop efficient IT architectures for businesses.

Perspectives

The Master's programme qualifies graduates for independent academic research and for strategic and management roles that require both business administration and software-oriented knowledge. Excellent contacts with companies in the consulting, financial services, and industrial sectors ensure the programme's relevance and practical application.

The focus is on the development and integration of business information systems as well as IT management consulting. This opens up diverse career opportunities, including:

• IT architect, software developer, IT security consultant:
  Design and optimization of information systems, implementation of technical requirements and ensuring IT security standards.
• Process manager, change manager, management consultant:
  Analysis and optimization of business processes, strategic design of corporate architectures and support of change processes.
• Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Consultant for data-driven decision-making.
  Conducting complex data analyses and developing data-driven strategies to support business decisions in areas such as marketing, production, or finance.

German and English study options

Note : Applications for the English-language study option (Advanced Analytics) are suspended until further notice! Applications via uni-assist or e-Campus cannot be accepted at this time.

Applications for the German-language study option remain open as usual.

The Master's program in Business Information Systems be studied in either the German-language or the English-language version

The English-language version of the programme is currently offered exclusively in the "Advanced Analytics" specialization. If all required modules and at least 80% of the Elective modules have been completed in English, the graduation documents will indicate that the programme was completed in the English-language "Advanced Analytics" specialization.

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