Business Intelligence, Bachelor of Science

These are the requirements for the Bachelor Business Intelligence

With your Bachelor's in Business Intelligence, you can work as a Junior Business Intelligence Solution Architect or as a Junior Business Intelligence Analyst.

To be admitted to the part-time distance learning course in Business Intelligence at IU International University, you must have either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific university entrance qualification.

In addition, you can study Business Intelligence without a high school diploma. To be admitted to the IU distance learning program without a high school diploma, you must have completed an advanced training course, such as to become a Certified Business Economist, or hold a master craftsman's certificate. You can also be admitted if you have completed professional training and worked full-time for at least 3 years after completing this training.

These are the study contents in the online study program Business Intelligence

This Bachelor's program at IU includes approximately 35 modules that you will take and complete over 6 semesters of regular study time. Each module consists of 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will earn 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course schedule for full-time study in Business Intelligence looks as follows:

• Semester 1: Digital Skills, Introduction to Academic Work, Data Modeling and Database Systems, Basic Mathematics I, Agile Project Management, Project: Data Mart Creation in SQL
• Semester 2: Business Administration, Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Requirements Engineering, Basic Mathematics II, Collaborative Work, Software Engineering Project
• Semester 3: Business Intelligence, Data Management and ETL, Basics of IT and ERP Systems, Cost and Performance Accounting, Intercultural and Ethical Action Competence, Business Intelligence Project
• Semester 4: Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Process Management, Controlling, Big Data Technologies, Seminar: Data Protection in Companies, Project: Data Visualization
• Semester 5: Elective Area A, Elective Area B, Advanced Data Analysis, Project: Conception, Development, and Implementation of a Business Intelligence Strategy
• Semester 6: Elective Area C, Data Analytics and Big Data, Project: Data Analysis, Bachelor's Thesis

What makes the Business Intelligence Bachelor's program at IU special are the many opportunities to deepen your knowledge in elective areas according to your interests and professional fields.

As the first specialization, you can choose from the following exciting modules: Sales and Controlling, IT Service Management, Leadership and Organizational Development, Business Consulting, E-Commerce, Intercultural Management and Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Salesforce Platform Management.

For the second specialization, you can select one of these study modules: Machine Learning, User Interface Design, Data Engineer, Agile Software Engineering, Smart Services, Mobile Software Engineering, Software Engineering with Python, Social Media Marketing and Analytics, IT Security, Salesforce Platform Development.

And for the third specialization, you can enroll in one of these modules: Machine Learning, User Interface Design, Data Engineer, Agile Software Engineering, Smart Services, Mobile Software Engineering, Software Engineering with Python, Social Media Marketing and Analytics, IT Security, Salesforce Platform Development, Sales and Controlling, IT Service Management, Leadership and Organizational Development, Business Consulting, E-Commerce, Intercultural Management and Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Salesforce Platform Management, General Studies.

How Flexible is the Standard Study Time in Business Intelligence Distance Learning?

At IU International University, in the part-time distance learning program, you choose one of 3 study models:

• In full-time study, the standard study time is 6 semesters or 36 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. Full-time studies in Business Intelligence are particularly suitable for those who are not working or only work a few hours per week.
• In part-time study I, the standard study time is 8 semesters or 48 months. You can extend the study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. Part-time study I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time study II, the standard study time is 12 semesters or 72 months. You can extend the study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. Part-time study II is particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your professional life alongside your distance learning.

By the way, you can also take a semester off during your studies at no additional cost.

How Does Online Learning at IU Work?

A study program that adapts to your life: In online studies at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally when and where you want to learn.

In the Business Intelligence distance learning program at IU International University, there is no attendance requirement - you learn continuously from home, in the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You choose when to attend your modules and lectures. This way, you can flexibly organize your study plan and semester schedule.

Central to IU distance learning are your interactive learning scripts. You receive the scripts both in printed form and digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart IU Learn app, you have access to scripts for your Business Intelligence studies as well as scripts from all other distance learning programs at IU.

Furthermore, through myCampus, the online campus of IU, you also have access to additional materials such as videos. You can interact with your lecturers and fellow students, for example, in virtual live formats like interactive lectures.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you prefer. An online exam can be taken 24/7 once you feel adequately prepared. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous IU exam centers throughout Germany.