Business informatics, Master of Science

Distance learning program @ Institute for Collaborative Studies 

👉 The Master's programme in Business Informatics (M.Sc.) is a part-time, consecutive study programme offered by the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund and the Technical University of Cologne. The aim of the programme is to train working professionals for leadership roles in the IT sector. The programme combines theory and practice and provides an extensive focus on IT management and related areas. The duration of the programme is five semesters, including the master's thesis. The face-to-face teaching sessions take place on Saturdays, and the assessments are varied.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Institute for Collaborative Studies, Academic institution based in Iserlohn (Germany)
The Institute for Collaborative Studies NRW is a joint academic institution and the central coordination point for collaborative study programmes in NRW. As a service provider and support facility for cooperating universities, the Institute takes on central tasks for subject-specific as well as technical support. The Institute provides support for the development and implementation of collaborative study programmes.
🎓 Field of Study Technology & InformaticsBusiness informatics
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents IT controlling, information and communication technology, advanced business simulation game, IT security, usability engineering, scientific methods, IT management, elective module, IT consulting, requirements engineering for digital solutions, project work, thesis & colloquium
📚 Electives E-business, internet databases, cooperative systems, applications of AI in business informatics
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 450 € Semester fee
from 2250 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.verbundstudium.de

Admission requirements

An initial degree in Business Informatics or a closely related field of study in Computer Science or Business with an overall grade of at least 2.5 is required.

Details

The consecutive, part-time master's degree program in Business Informatics is aimed at professionals who aspire to leadership and higher management roles in the IT sector or in fields heavily influenced by IT. The program is jointly conducted by the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund and the Technical University of Cologne, and includes lectures in Dortmund and Gummersbach.

The curriculum includes modules on management-oriented topics such as IT controlling, IT management, and IT consulting. In addition, basic knowledge from the bachelor's program is deepened through specialized modules such as Requirements Engineering for digital solutions and IT security. Interdisciplinary key qualifications such as self, social, and methodological competencies are systematically developed. Specialization opportunities are offered through elective modules such as E-Business and applications of AI in Business Informatics.

The teaching methods include a combination of face-to-face lectures, self-study, and training on the job. The face-to-face sessions take place exclusively on Saturdays and include exercises and technical discussions. Assessments range from exams to oral exams, as well as projects and written papers. Graduates are particularly skilled at designing, implementing, and managing complex information and communication systems in their professional environment. The program concludes with a master's thesis and a final colloquium.

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