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Deutsch Who is the dual study programme in Business Informatics at the Leibniz University of Applied Sciences suitable for?
The dual bachelor’s degree programme in Business Informatics is aimed at school graduates who have an interest in information technology and economic contexts and who wish for a close connection between theory and practice. The programme is particularly suitable for applicants aiming for a role at the interface between IT and business management, for example in the areas of systems engineering, software development, or process management. Career starters who prefer project-oriented work in a corporate environment and want to contribute to a partner company while studying will also find a fitting offer here.
What formal admission requirements apply to the dual Business Informatics degree?
You need a valid university entrance qualification, that is:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or
- A comparable vocational qualification according to the state higher education law (e.g. master craftsman’s certificate, specialist business qualification, completed vocational training with subsequent professional experience and aptitude test).
In addition, a signed training or study contract with a partner company that accepts you for the practical phases during the dual study programme is required. The application procedure takes place directly via the partner company. A CV and the current school certificate are usually sufficient for the application.
Personally, you should have an interest in IT and business as well as willingness to engage with both technical issues and business management processes. Prior basic knowledge of programming, enjoyment of mathematics and analytical skills are helpful. Teamwork, resilience and perseverance are also important, as you will be working on projects, alternating between theory and practical phases, and collaborating in a team. Independence and initiative are also expected in the dual study model.
What content can you expect in the dual Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics?
The dual Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics at the Leibniz University of Applied Sciences combines fundamental business management knowledge with solid IT expertise. The focus is on practical training that optimally prepares you for roles at the interface between IT and business management. Key course contents include:
- Basics of Business Informatics: Introduction to enterprise architectures, business informatics in practice
- Computer Science & Programming: Digital technology, introduction to programming, algorithms and data structures, object-oriented programming (C#)
- Software Development: Requirements engineering, software engineering, advanced software development
- Databases & Data Management: Data organisation, SQL, Big Data and NoSQL, data mining
- Economics and Management: General business administration, value creation, cost accounting, controlling, corporate management
- Technical Computer Science & IT Systems: Operating systems, networks, cloud computing, IT security management
- Process & Project Management: Basics of project management, practical IT project over three semesters, project controlling
- Artificial Intelligence & Analytics: Introduction to artificial intelligence, business intelligence, big data analytics
- Specialisations: Choose from system technology (including IT law, IT risk, social engineering), software development (e.g. test automation, mobile media), administration (among others digital transformation, administrative law aspects)
You acquire interdisciplinary competences in IT, business administration and project management and develop very good analytical as well as communication-oriented skills. Practical work on real corporate projects is a recurring core aspect of the programme.
How does the dual Business Informatics degree programme work?
The dual Business Informatics degree programme at the Leibniz University of Applied Sciences is practice-integrated and lasts six semesters (three years) with a total of 180 ECTS credits. The programme starts every September. Each semester is divided into theory and practice phases, alternating approximately every three months. During the theory phases, you acquire professional knowledge in traditional face-to-face sessions supplemented by blended learning elements. You complete the practice phases in your partner company and apply what you have learned directly in real project work.
Throughout the programme, you work in a team on a continuous IT project, experiencing different phases of project management and presenting the results to clients from corporate practice. The final semester is primarily reserved for the Bachelor's thesis and the final colloquium. Individual modules are taught in English, but the predominant language of instruction is German.
What career prospects open up after graduation?
Graduates of the dual Business Informatics degree programme are prepared for a variety of fields at the interface of IT and business processes. Typical professional areas include:
- System administration and IT administration
- Process and IT project management
- Software development and deployment
- Business analysis and consulting for IT-driven business processes
- Team and project leadership, prospectively also IT management
- Controlling, IT risk management and IT security
- Digital process design in public administrations
Many graduates take on responsible positions directly in their partner companies or use the programme as a springboard for further Master's programmes with IT or management relevance.
Where does the dual Business Informatics study take place?
The degree programme is offered as on-site study with blended learning elements at two locations: in Hanover and in Achim. The majority of theory sessions take place at the modern teaching campus of the Leibniz University of Applied Sciences in Hanover. The practice phases are completed at the partner company, which is regionally based. For seminars in small groups, personal support and direct contact with the lecturers are emphasised.
How is the financing of the dual degree structured?
The tuition fees for the dual Business Informatics programme are fully covered by the partner company. In addition, you usually receive a monthly salary from the company. This means you incur no direct costs for your studies and are financially secured throughout the entire duration of your studies. Other typical financing options such as BAföG or scholarships are mostly not required due to this arrangement.
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