SAP Engineering & Analytics, Master of Science

On-campus program @ Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg 

👉 The Master's degree programme SAP Engineering & Analytics (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius in Heidelberg is aimed at graduates from business, information, or engineering science programmes with at least 180 credit points. This English-taught full-time programme imparts advanced knowledge in SAP systems, data analysis, data engineering, software engineering, and digital IT management. Through practical methods, workshops, and projects in cooperation with SAP, it prepares students for roles such as SAP Consultant, Business Process Analyst, or Data Analyst. The programme is state-recognised and accredited, lasts four semesters, and concludes with the award of a Master of Science degree. Applications are accepted year-round.

At a Glance

🏫 University Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg, UAS based in Heidelberg (Germany)
The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg is a state-recognized university by the state of Baden-Württemberg, located in Heidelberg and sponsored by the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences for International Management GmbH. The university grew out of a vocational school that was founded in Heidelberg as early as 1946 and has a long tradition in the field of practice-oriented vocational education.
🎓 Field of Study Information SciencesBusiness Informatics
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction English
📖 Course contents Introduction to ERP Management, Principles of SAP’s Cloud Suite, Foundations of Software Engineering and Architecture, Web Development with JavaScript and SAP UI5, Research Methodology, SAP Business Technology Platform, Business Analytics and Intelligence, Database Theory and Management, User Experience Design and User Research, Quantitative & Qualitative Methods for Business, Practical SAP Development Project, Data Science and Analysis with Python, Project and Product Management, SAP Consulting and Support, Master’s Thesis, Optional: German as a Foreign Language Level A1.1, Optional: German as a Foreign Language Level A1.2
📚 Electives Backend development with C(++), Client-Server communication with SAP ABAP, Developing SAP business applications with Java, Strategies and concepts of digital transformation, Change management and digital business leadership, IT and security management, Modelling Business Processes with AI
📍 Location Heidelberg
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 880 € monthly
from 21815 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hs-fresenius.com

Requirements and Target Group: Who is the Master SAP Engineering & Analytics suitable for?

The Master's programme SAP Engineering & Analytics (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at graduates with a technical, business-related, or engineering background who wish to specialise in the topics of digital transformation, SAP technologies, business analytics, and software development. It particularly addresses career starters and young professionals who want to work in international companies, consultancies, or IT departments at the interface of business processes, data analysis, and SAP systems. The target group also includes those interested in pursuing a career as a SAP Consultant, Business Process Analyst, or Data Engineer and who want to acquire practice-oriented knowledge in close cooperation with the SAP University Alliances.

What formal requirements must you meet?

To be admitted to the Master SAP Engineering & Analytics, you need:

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree (at least 180 ECTS) in a business, information technology, or engineering-related study programme
  • At least 30 ECTS in business, information technology, or engineering modules
  • English language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

If you can provide fewer than 30 relevant ECTS credits, it is possible to compensate the missing subject knowledge through a successfully passed entrance test. No Numerus Clausus is required for admission.

Practical experience in the IT environment or related fields is advantageous, but not mandatory.

What personal requirements should you bring?

You should have an interest in digital transformation, data analysis, and innovative IT solutions. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a basic technical understanding are important for study success. Working in interdisciplinary teams requires willingness to cooperate and strong communication skills.

Independent work as well as the willingness to continuously engage with current technologies and methods in the SAP and data analytics area are beneficial. Since the programme is conducted entirely in English, a confident command of the English language is expected.

Detailed Study Content

The Master's programme SAP Engineering & Analytics focuses on digital transformation and SAP technologies. You will engage intensively with the development, implementation, and analysis of enterprise software based on SAP. The curriculum combines economic, information technology, and engineering perspectives:

  • Introduction to ERP management and principles of the SAP Cloud Suite
  • Software engineering and software architecture
  • Web development with JavaScript and SAP UI5
  • SAP Business Technology Platform as well as SAP consulting & support
  • Database management and database theory
  • User experience design and user-centred research
  • Quantitative and qualitative research for business-related issues
  • Business analytics, business intelligence, data science with Python
  • Project and product management
  • Practical SAP development project

In the elective area, you will deepen your knowledge, among other things, in backend development with C++, client-server communication with SAP ABAP, development of SAP business applications with Java, IT and security management, change management, as well as business process modelling with artificial intelligence.

Additionally, you can voluntarily take German as a foreign language at levels A1.1 and A1.2 to enhance your communication skills for the German job market.

Course Structure: How the Master's Programme Works

The programme is designed as a four-semester full-time course and is taught in English at the Heidelberg campus. Theory and practice are closely linked, for example through projects often conducted in cooperation with SAP and the SAP University Alliances.

  • Course start is possible in either the winter or summer semester.
  • The study plan comprises 120 ECTS credits including the Master’s thesis, which can also be completed in collaboration with SAP.
  • The curriculum includes compulsory modules and an elective component for individual profiling.
  • Practice-oriented workshops, networking events, and exchanges with academic staff are an integral part.
  • Through the StudyPLUS portal, you have access to additional offerings in personal development, career development, languages, and entrepreneurship.

Throughout the entire programme, you will be supported by lecturers who bring practical SAP expertise from business and research.

Career Prospects & Job Opportunities After Graduation

With the successful completion as a Master of Science SAP Engineering & Analytics, you qualify for responsible specialist and leadership positions in the field of digital enterprise IT. Typical areas of employment include:

  • SAP Consultant: Advising companies on the implementation and optimisation of SAP solutions, digitalisation of business processes.
  • Business Process Analyst: Analysing, designing, and continuously improving operational processes with SAP systems.
  • Data Analyst (SAP): Data analysis and strategic use of SAP analytics tools to support data-driven business decisions.
  • IT Project Management: Leading IT projects related to SAP implementations and digital transformation processes in international organisations.
  • Further roles may be found in SAP product management, software development, or consulting in the area of digital business models.

Your skills are in demand across industries, especially in corporations, medium-sized companies, and IT service providers that rely on innovative and integrated SAP solutions.

Study Location: Heidelberg Campus and Its Advantages

The programme takes place at the modern campus of Hochschule Fresenius in Heidelberg. The city is one of Germany’s leading science and technology hubs and is located in close proximity to SAP in Walldorf, enabling close cooperation with SAP and local practical partners.

  • Hochschule Fresenius Heidelberg offers technologically well-equipped seminar rooms, laboratories and coworking spaces.
  • As a student, you will be part of an international network with numerous partner companies.
  • The Heidelberg location provides optimal conditions for practical projects, networking events, and a modern learning environment.

The academic environment and proximity to corporate partners such as SAP promote the exchange of research, teaching, and practice.

Costs and Financing: What the Programme Costs and How You Can Finance It

The tuition fees for the Master’s programme SAP Engineering & Analytics in Heidelberg amount to 880 euros per month over 24 months, totalling 21,120 euros. In addition, a one-time registration fee of 695 euros applies.

  • The price includes all teaching materials, access to the StudyPLUS portal, as well as freely selectable supplementary and language courses.
  • Free offerings in career development, networking, personal development, and entrepreneurship complement your studies.

Various financing options are available:

  • Funding via BAföG for students at state-recognised universities
  • Scholarship programmes from the university or external organisations
  • Study loans and education funds (e.g. KfW study loan)
  • Option for part-time work due to flexible schedules in the full-time programme

The advisory team at Hochschule Fresenius supports you individually with all questions regarding financing your studies and planning your expenses optimally.

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