Admission requirements
In order to enroll directly in the degree programme, you need the general higher education entrance qualification, a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or the university of applied sciences entrance qualification.
If you do not have a high school diploma or technical college entrance qualification, recognized further education and technical college qualifications (e.g. technician, master craftsman, business administrator, business specialist, educator) combined with a consultation entitle you to study.
If you cannot provide evidence of further education or technical college qualification but have completed vocational training and have professional experience, you can start your studies after successfully passing the university aptitude test.
For foreign students interested in studying, the university requires proof of German language proficiency. There are several ways to provide proof, such as
- DSH-2 (German language examination for university entrance)
- C1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- TestDaF level 4 (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache - German as a Foreign Language)
- a school leaving certificate that is equivalent to a German university entrance qualification.
Recommended skills include English at the ALTE3 or B2 level according to CEFR, mathematics skills at the level of university entrance qualification, and basic PC user skills.
Details
The degree program Business Informatics (Bachelor of Science) at AKAD University offers a comprehensive education at the interface between business and informatics. It is aimed at those who want to participate in the digital transformation of business, administration, and society and who want to be able to efficiently control and evaluate data flows.
As a graduate of this program, you will have a variety of career opportunities in different industries, as you are familiar with both the business and IT technical requirements extensively. The interdisciplinary education enables you to manage IT and software, develop innovative solutions, and optimize business processes. You can also act as the founder of an IT start-up.
The program includes numerous modules that impart a wide range of expertise: ranging from basics of Business Informatics and business administration to programming in Java, databases, project management, and specializations in areas such as Big Data and web design.
The duration of the study can be flexibly chosen between 36 to 72 months, depending on the student's preferences. Furthermore, the study can be conducted 100% online, including examinations. Graduates have excellent job prospects as they become sought-after professionals with a unique qualification in the field of digital business.

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