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Who is the Master's Degree in Business Informatics Suitable For?
The Master's distance learning programme in Business Informatics at Wilhelm Büchner University is aimed at professionals with a completed first degree in the field of computer science who wish to expand their qualifications with business administration and IT-related management skills. The programme is particularly targeted at computer scientists, IT professionals, and graduates of related courses of study who take on interface functions between IT and business or aim for leadership positions in IT management, software development, or the area of digital transformation. Employees from user companies or IT consulting who want to strengthen their position through sound academic qualification also belong to the target group.
What Formal Requirements Apply for Admission?
For enrolment, you need at least a 6-semester academic first degree in the field of computer science. Examination results from a 7-semester bachelor's degree can be credited with up to 30 ECTS if they are content-wise equivalent – the final decision is made by the examination board. There is no Numerus Clausus (NC). English skills at level B2 are recommended, as parts of the programme, such as specialised literature or individual modules, may be in English.
You should bring analytical thinking skills and a strong affinity for information technology issues. Important personal requirements are the ability to work independently, resilience, and organisational skills in order to complete the programme flexibly alongside your job. Interest in interdisciplinary fields of activity between business and computer science as well as the willingness to familiarise yourself with new technologies and management topics are assumed. First practical experience in the IT or business environment as well as the ability for structured problem-solving and communication in interdisciplinary teams are advantageous.
What does the course content of the Master’s in Business Informatics look like?
In the Master’s programme in Business Informatics at Wilhelm Büchner University, you acquire interdisciplinary skills at the interface of business and IT. The programme is modular and combines business management expertise with IT and management skills.
- Core content includes Business Analytics, digital transformation, project management, and software development.
- Homogenisation phase: If your first degree did not provide sufficient prior knowledge in business or informatics, you take up to five basic modules, for example on digital technologies, information systems and IT management.
- Elective compulsory areas: You set individual priorities and specialise in three out of eleven core subjects, for example Cloud Computing, IT Service Management, strategic information management or Digital Marketing.
- Cross-disciplinary modules broaden your profile with leadership skills, e.g. in management techniques, intercultural competence or psychology for managers.
- Project studies and research work: You apply your knowledge in practical projects and scientific work.
- The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis and colloquium.
Graduates are able to analyse business management problems with IT-supported solutions, independently plan and manage IT projects as well as develop software solutions taking current business requirements into account.
How is the course structure organised in distance learning?
The Master’s programme in Business Informatics is designed as a flexible distance learning course and is particularly aimed at professionals. The standard period of study is 24 months (4 semesters), with a free extension of up to 12 months. You can start your studies at any time.
- The programme is delivered via a modern online campus with self-study materials (e-books, videos, webinars), personal AI learning assistance and a supervised learning environment.
- You regularly receive study letters, complete assignments as well as modules with online exams, written exams or term papers.
- You choose subject priorities within predefined module areas: first homogenisation (if necessary), then core studies, elective compulsory subjects, cross-disciplinary skills, project-oriented modules and finally the Master’s thesis.
- Examinations take place partly online, partly at examination centres in Germany, Austria and Switzerland; many written exams are also possible online.
- You determine your own learning pace; the part-time format is especially suitable for combining studies and work flexibly.
What career opportunities does the Master’s in Business Informatics open up?
As a graduate, you are qualified across sectors and belong to the sought-after specialists at the interface between IT and business. With the Master’s degree, both management roles and pathways into higher civil service and doctoral studies are open to you.
- Typical areas of deployment are IT departments, software development, business intelligence, IT controlling and strategic information management.
- You have access to positions in development companies, user companies of all sizes, specialist departments such as controlling or purchasing as well as IT-focused consulting firms.
- The practice-oriented content of the programme specifically prepares you for leadership and project management tasks, especially in managing digital transformation processes.
- With the qualification you fulfil the requirements for taking on managerial duties and can choose research-oriented careers or academic further qualification.
How is the study location and spatial organisation arranged?
The programme takes place entirely online, so you can study independently of location and complete your coursework flexibly from anywhere.
- Wilhelm Büchner University supports you via the digital campus with personal learning support, AI-assisted support and regular online events.
- Examinations and written exams can be completed mostly online. Additionally, examination centres are available in the DACH region for when in-person exams are required.
- Optional introductory seminars and project days take place online; in-person days are only planned in exceptional cases.
What are the costs and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees for the Master’s in Business Informatics amount to €294 per month, corresponding to a total of €13,087 for the entire programme (paid over 48 monthly instalments). An extension of up to 12 months is free of charge.
- Prior achievements from previous studies or work can be credited, reducing study duration and costs; for every 5 credited ECTS, one monthly instalment is waived.
- There are various financing options such as tax deductibility, instalment plans and possibly special tariff conditions (e.g. for parental leave or special circumstances).
- Discounts for certain target groups as well as funding programmes – for example education vouchers, scholarships or grants – can be utilised.
- Working professionals often benefit from support from their employer, e.g. through educational leave or contributions to tuition fees.
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