As a business information systems specialist, you bridge two worlds: You’re knowledgeable about digitalization and software – and about business contexts. You develop solutions that make business sense and are technically feasible. Our Business Information Systems (B.Sc.) program prepares you for this multifaceted role in a practical and forward-looking way.
Expand your knowledge through five modules of your choice – ranging from analyzing large amounts of data and designing information systems to various aspects of digital transformation. After graduation, a wide range of career paths will be open to you, such as working as an IT consultant or software developer. Numerous master’s programs also offer you the opportunity to further deepen your knowledge.
- You are interested in both programming and business concepts,
- you think logically and analytically,
- you have a strong background in math or would like to brush up on your skills in our preparatory courses,
- you enjoy working with a diverse group of people, and
- you want to bring together different perspectives and develop solutions collaboratively.
Summary
Program | Business Information Systems |
Terms | 7 semesters, full-time |
ECTS-Credit Points | 210 |
Program start | Winter |
Application deadline | July 15 |
Languages | German (some modules are taught in English) |
Admission requirement | Numerus Clausus |
This degree course was accredited by the German Accreditation Council until September 30, 2030.
About your studies
Students may face many challenges. We know this, and we won't leave you to deal with them alone! Whether it's support with learning math, finding an internship, or writing your Bachelor thesis – we are there for you with our wide range of support services (website German only). We are also happy to advise you directly: Just contact our StudyCompass team.
Experts in Business Information Systems have excellent career prospects. After graduation, you can benefit from a direct start to your professional life with attractive starting salaries and development opportunities. Jobs are open to you in almost every conceivable area – for example with large industrial groups such as automobile manufacturers, with banks or insurance companies, communications companies or pharmaceutical companies, (IT) start-ups or government institutions. Your chosen major will also help you get started in specific fields.
Some examples of job profiles for business IT specialists: IT consultants advise companies on the design or realignment of IT systems. Business analysts take a close look at the economic situation of companies and develop implementable IT solutions that can improve business processes. As a software developer, on the other hand, you design and test new programs for use in operations. And as a controller, you plan, manage and review a company's accounting data in order to make the company more competitive.
As an alternative to starting your career directly, you can also choose to continue your academic education in the form of a master's degree, which qualifies you – among other things – for a doctorate. Two of our numerous master's programs are particularly suitable:
- Business Information Systems (M.Sc.): Our three-semester master's program Business Information Systems combines the two focal points of Data Science and Information Systems. Two extensive practical projects offer you the chance to work in a team on exciting challenges from business and science.
- Strategic Information Management (M.Sc.): In our master's program Strategic Information Management, also a three-semester course of stuy, the three subject areas of information management (with a focus on business analytics and data management), digitization, strategy and risk management, and organization and leadership come together.
Admission and enrollment
Admission to this degree program is restricted, allocation of study places is carried out in an NC procedure ("NC" stands for "Numerus Clausus").
On this page you will find all information about the application. You can find out more about the Numerus Clausus on our info page.
Please contact your practice unit coordinators via e-mail: praxref-i_wi(at)fb2.fra-uas.de.
On this website you'll find all information concerning the practical stage in your course of study (German only).
