Content

Besides the specialization in business informatics students deepen their knowledge of concepts and methods relevant for computer science, mathematics and business administration. Students acquire well founded knowledge of software technology as well as the composition and structure of complex software systems and their applications in real business situations.

During the course students develop and deepen their knowledge in the following areas:

• application of knowledge, methods and techniques in various subfields of business informatics for the purpose of solving a concrete and comprehensive problem (project)
• quick, methodical training in new applications so that high quality solutions can be developed
• procedure according to the methods used in IT project management
• handling of difficulties with both the project subject and organization that can jeopardize the success of a project in terms of deadlines and resources
• expertise in the development and application of modern software development methods and business information systems

The purpose of the key skills is to allow graduates to assume solid line managerial duties in a creative way.

Course modules

You can find the complete curriculum in the course description on the corresponding German page or in the course guidelines. Module descriptions are provided in the module catalogue.

Optional Modules

In the postgraduate course in Business Informatics students can set their own goals by selecting four optional modules during the course. The compulsory modules in the curriculum provide a general foundation for core skills required by business informatics specialists. In the optional modules students can focus on the "Development and Integration of Business Information Systems" or "IT Management Consulting".

At the beginning of the course students are assigned a mentor who discusses and agrees on a student's individual targets. For the desired specialization, the corresponding optional modules are recommended and then defined as compulsory for the course.

Complete details of the degree course content and structure are available in the module catalogue.

Career options

The postgraduate degree qualifies graduates for independent academic research and for strategic and managerial tasks requiring knowledge of both business administration and software.  The good contacts to companies from the consulting, financial services and manufacturing industries guarantee that course contents remain up to date and that the practical relevance is maintained.

One thing that makes the postgraduate course special is the concentration on the development and integration of business information systems and of standard systems and on the field of IT management consulting.