What is it about?
The use of modern information systems in Business Studies, administration and the private sector is the backbone of our economic system. Business informatics designs, develops and uses information systems from a business perspective.
Profile of the study program
Business informatics deals with questions such as
- information systems are used for the targeted design, adaptation and implementation of business processes.
- scientifically sound decisions are made, even with incomplete information.
- social, scientific and ethical findings are fully taken into account.
- the latest IT developments are used in a sensible and targeted manner.
Research, apply and specialize
The three- or four-semester Master's study program in Information Systems offers specializations in the following areas: Business Informatics, Computer Science, Operational Management, IT Procurement and Controlling, Information Management and Business Intelligence as well as SCM Applications. You can also specialize in other areas. The difference between the three- and four-semester variants lies in the admission requirements and the number of credit points to be earned.
In the first year of study, you will expand your specialist and methodological skills through the modules Business Informatics, Computer Science and Business Management.
In the second year of the four-semester Master's program, you will work on a challenging research and development project. You will complete your studies with a Master's thesis that is both research and application-oriented. You can complete both the Master's project and the Master's thesis within
within the university in a specialization area of your choice. However, we also support you in writing your thesis in cooperation with companies in Germany and abroad.
Master of Science at the interface between IT and Business Studies
After successfully completing your studies, you will be awarded a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
Business informatics is unique because
enable students to apply their technical and methodological skills and their ability to solve problems independently, even in new and unfamiliar situations.
Specializations in the study program
Business Informatics offers specializations in the following areas:
- Business informatics, computer science and business management
- IT procurement and controlling
- Information management and business intelligence
- SCM applications
Course of study - 3 semesters
This is a thematic overview of the course content. Detailed information on the exact names of the courses, information on ECTS or semester hours per week can be found in the examination regulations and in the module handbook.
| 1st - 2nd semester (flexible time structure) |
Business Management | Business Informatics | Compulsory elective module | Computer Science | Master's seminar |
| 3rd semester | Thesis & colloquium |
Course of study - 4 semesters
This is a thematic overview of the course content. Detailed information on the exact names of the courses, information on ECTS or semester hours per week can be found in the examination regulations and in the module handbook.
| 1st-3rd semester | Business Informatics | Business Management | Computer Science | Compulsory elective module |
| 3rd semester | Master's project | Master's seminar | ||
| 4th semester | Thesis & colloquium |
Why study at Fachhochschule Dortmund?
What makes Fachhochschule Dortmund special? What should you know about the city and the region? How is Fachhochschule Dortmund positioned in terms of internationality and what do we offer you in terms of research opportunities? Find out more about Fachhochschule Dortmund.
Who is it for?
Desirable subject-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge
The Master's degree program in Information Systems can be exciting for you if you enjoy creative and team-oriented work, are interested in analytical and systematic problem solving and like to develop and apply new technologies.
To successfully complete the course, you should have an affinity for IT and elegant algorithms, enjoy working independently and work scientifically. If you are prepared to familiarize yourself with complex interdisciplinary topics and develop solution strategies, Business Informatics may be the right choice for you.
The study program will suit you if you are also proficient in common programming languages, have a good command of English and have communication and social skills.
Prospects after graduation
Those with a degree in this study program often work in IT consulting (counseling),
- in project or process management
- in an interface function between IT and the specialist department
- in IT management (management positions)
- in training and further education
- in corporate controlling
- in the field of e-business
- in IT consulting
- in marketing and sales
- in logistics
- in project and production planning
- in project and process management
Cooperative doctorate
The Master's degree is the basis for a doctorate. Graduates who wish to gain further academic qualifications have the opportunity to do a doctorate at a university. This is possible via a cooperative doctorate, in which the university of applied sciences is a cooperation partner of a university.
Stay abroad possible during your studies
What do I need?
1. required degree
If you would like to apply to study Business Information Systems (Master of Science) at Fachhochschule Dortmund, you must meet the necessary admission requirements:
Completion of a study program in business informatics or a study program related to business informatics as a Bachelor or Diplominformatiker*in at a university of applied sciences or university or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor training program at a vocational academy, in each case with an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5).
The relevance of the study program is decided by a committee appointed by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Computer Science, which consists of two professors and one member of staff.
For admission to the three-semester Master's degree program in Business Information Systems, the study programs in accordance with subsection must comprise at least 210 credit points according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) or be assessed accordingly. For admission to the four-semester study program, 180 credit points are required.
2. register now!
The study program starts annually in both the summer and winter semesters and is admission-free.
Who can help me?
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the study program and Fachhochschule Dortmund.
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