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Deutsch Who is suited to the BSc Business Information Systems Engineering – and what do you need for admission?
This programme is right for you if you want to work at the intersection of IT and management. Typical profiles: school leavers with a strong interest in mathematics, programming and business-related topics who are looking for an internationally oriented degree. Career starters from practice, for example from application support or IT support, who want to systematically expand their technical foundation and understand business processes. Or students changing from computer science/business administration who want to learn in a practical 3-3-day model (study and work).
Admission requirements
To apply, you need a recognised university entrance qualification and must successfully complete the multi-stage selection process. At a glance:
- Recognised school leaving certificate: e.g. Abitur, Fachabitur, IB Diploma, A-Levels, US High School Diploma, European Baccalaureate or equivalent. For initial registration, the last two upper secondary school reports are sufficient; you submit the final certificate later.
- Alternative school-leaving qualifications: For qualifications not listed, the respective classifications according to German-recognised regulations apply.
- English language skills: The language of instruction is English. An external language certificate is not required – the English test is integrated into the Assessment Centre.
- Online Assessment Centre: Tests on quantitative, figural and verbal skills, mathematics, English as well as a structured interview. There is no minimum grade (NC); the decision is based on suitability and motivation.
Additional requirements for studying with an industry cooperation partner (optional):
- Nationality of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland (study and work possible without a visa).
- German language skills at C1 level or higher.
Note: Under current legislation, in individual cases it may be possible to apply without a traditional university entrance qualification (HZB); suitability will be assessed during the selection process.
Personal requirements
Your attitude towards learning and work is more important than formal criteria. The programme combines demanding foundations in mathematics, programming, data and business administration with continuous practical experience. You should enjoy analytical thinking, logical problem-solving and precise communication between tech and business.
- Self-organisation: Schedule fixed learning slots on evenings and weekends when there are no classes – especially before exams.
- Perseverance: Learning and working at the same time in the 3-3-day model requires endurance and realistic prioritisation.
- Teamwork and communication skills: You translate technical content for different target groups and work collaboratively.
- Curiosity for AI, data and business systems: Content develops quickly – continuous learning is part of the process.
Realistic time planning means: fixed routines for preparation and follow-up, additional buffers during project and examination phases and clear arrangements with your employer if you are completing the practical component in a company. If you work in a structured way and stick with it consistently, you will cope well with the double workload and quickly build a resilient professional profile at the intersection of IT and management.
What will you learn in the Business Information Systems Engineering degree at Frankfurt School?
You will combine computer science, data, and management: from programming and algorithms to databases and AI, through to business processes and IT architectures. You will learn to design digital solutions and embed them within organisations – with a solid technical grounding and business rationale. The programme concludes with a Capstone and Bachelor’s thesis (in total, 210 ECTS over 7 semesters).
Technical and computer science fundamentals: Introduction to computing systems and programming, software engineering for data-driven systems, as well as algorithms and data structures. Analytical tools from calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics provide the methodological foundation.
Data, AI and information systems: From databases and data engineering to machine learning & artificial intelligence and on to AI-Driven Development. You’ll understand how enterprise data is modelled, how ML components are integrated, and how systems can be evaluated in terms of scalability, transparency, governance, and business value.
Enterprise systems and architecture: Information system architectures, enterprise systems development, and intelligent enterprise systems. You’ll plan integrative, resilient systems that connect processes – including security aspects and IT security management.
Management & processes: Business administration fundamentals (accounting, finance, marketing, microeconomics) plus operations management, strategy & organisation, and organising digital work. This means you can translate technical solutions into robust business processes.
International practical experience and final component: In the 5th semester you will complete a semester abroad followed by an internship abroad. Towards the end of the degree, a Capstone project brings your expertise together before you complete your Bachelor’s thesis. Specialisations (“Concentrations”) are available in the 6th semester.
What is the structure of the Business Information Systems Engineering degree?
You study full-time over seven semesters and combine studying and working in the 3-3 day model: three days on campus, three days in a company. The teaching language is English. A semester abroad and international internship are firmly integrated components.
Study model: 3 days campus, 3 days in practice
The programme runs in CompactTrack: three study days and three working days per week. You undertake practice days either with your own employer or – if you have fluent German – with a partner company. This allows you to immediately apply what you’ve learnt in the workplace and build a profile at the IT and management interface early on.
Learning environment and support
You’ll be taught technical depth, organisational and business knowledge, as well as how to transfer your learning into practice. The curriculum is systematic – from programming and data to AI and system architectures right through to digital business processes. You benefit from an international environment, strong reputation, and a broad corporate network.
Assessment formats and study achievements
You’ll earn ECTS credits in subject modules, a practical Capstone project and the thesis. Course content such as AI-Driven Development, Enterprise Systems Development, and IT Security Management specifically prepares you for practical and transfer tasks. The semester abroad plus subsequent internship is a compulsory component.
Time commitment and planning
The programme duration is 7 semesters (210 ECTS). The 3-3-day model gives clear structure to your week: on-campus and practice days can be planned, but flexibility is lower than with fully online formats. The combined workload requires discipline and time management but enables continuous transfer into practice.
How much does the Business Information Systems Engineering degree at Frankfurt School cost?
Tuition fees are €8,600 per semester. Over seven semesters, this adds up to €60,200. There is also a €100 application fee and a €600 enrolment fee. You should also budget for travel and living expenses, especially for your semester and internship abroad.
There are university funding options available: merit-based scholarships (e.g. Diversity, General FS, President Scholarship), the revenue-based Brain Capital educational fund (Income Share Agreement), as well as the KfW student loan (€100–650 monthly) with flexible disbursement and repayment periods. If you are on a placement with selected partner companies, part of your fees may be covered and you may receive a salary (fluent German at C1 is required and independent company selection processes apply).
For tax purposes, the costs of a first degree can generally be claimed as special expenses; for a postgraduate degree, you may be able to claim them as work-related expenses. Compared with public universities, the fees are considerably higher – but you benefit from a tightly structured practical format, international instruction in English, and a strong corporate network.
What careers and salaries are possible after the Business Information Systems Engineering degree?
You’ll qualify for interface roles between IT and management: from business analysis to ERP/SAP consulting through to product and project management. Typical starting salaries range from €50,000 to €70,000 gross per year, depending on role, sector, and region – with experience, €70,000 to €100,000 and above are possible.
- Business Analyst or Requirements Engineer – approx. €50,000–€65,000 starting salary
- IT Consultant/Digital Transformation Consultant – approx. €55,000–€70,000
- Product Manager or Product Owner (Digital) – approx. €55,000–€75,000
- SAP/ERP Consultant or Enterprise Systems Consultant – approx. €55,000–€75,000
- Solution Architect (Junior) or Enterprise Application Developer – approx. €55,000–€72,000
For the next academic step, master’s programmes in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Technology Management, or related computer science fields are open to you – your profile combining technology, enterprise systems, business administration, and international experience keeps both options viable.
Who is the Business Information Systems Engineering degree suitable for – and who is it not?
This programme is for anyone wanting to combine technology and business and is willing to take on a demanding week structure with integrated practical experience. It’s worthwhile if you want to systematically build competencies in AI, data, software, and enterprise systems and put them to direct use in organisations.
- You want to combine theory and work experience in the 3-3 model and start gaining professional experience during your degree.
- You are looking for an English-language programme with a clear focus on AI, data, and enterprise systems – including semester abroad and Capstone.
- You see your future at the interface of IT architecture, processes, and management rather than in pure software development.
- You wish to benefit from a strong corporate network and ideally have the opportunity to reduce fees via a partner company.
This programme may not be suitable if fundamental conditions do not fit you – whether academic, organisational, or financial. Take an honest look at whether workload, language, and costs fit your circumstances.
- You expect maximum flexibility as in a fully online degree – the 3-3-day model requires fixed on-campus and practice days.
- You want a significantly more affordable study option as with many public universities – here, total tuition fees are about €60,200 plus additional costs.
- You are seeking a purely computer-science degree without business and process components – classical computer science degrees are more suitable for this.
- You intend to finance your studies without scholarship, educational fund, or employer contribution, even though your budget is tight – the ongoing per-semester fees are high.
- You want to study exclusively in German – the teaching language is English; for partner companies, fluent German is also required.
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