Who is the Bachelor of Business Informatics (B.Sc.) suitable for?

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Informatics (B.Sc.) at oncampus GmbH is aimed at individuals who are specifically interested in the interface between business administration and information technology. The offer is ideal for working professionals who wish to further qualify academically alongside their job, as well as for school leavers with an interest in digitalisation, IT, and business processes. Persons with relevant professional experience who want to acquire technological and business expertise also benefit from this distance learning programme. It specifically targets people who aspire to leadership roles or specialist positions in business and administration and seek diverse future prospects.

Admission requirements for the degree programme

• General higher education entrance qualification: The prerequisite is the general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or the advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife).
• Relevant professional experience: In addition to the formal higher education entrance qualification, relevant professional experience is required.

The exact requirements may vary slightly depending on the offering university (for example Fachhochschule Kiel, Berliner Hochschule für Technik, Hochschule Emden/Leer, Ostfalia). Interested parties should contact the respective study advisory service in case of doubt.

Personal requirements for successful studies

• Affinity for IT and digitalisation: A strong interest in information and communication technologies as well as their application in a business environment is helpful.
• Analytical and logical thinking: Business Informatics requires the ability to understand complex issues and think in a solution-oriented manner.
• Self-organisation and self-motivation: As a distance learning programme, it demands a high level of self-discipline, time management, and initiative, especially when pursued alongside employment.
• Communication skills: Working in interdisciplinary teams and mediating between IT departments and other business areas requires communicative skill.
• Basic understanding of economic contexts: An interest in business administration, corporate processes, and management topics is advantageous.

Prior knowledge in computer science or business administration is not mandatory but facilitates the entry. The degree programme is explicitly also suitable for career changers who are willing to acquire new specialised knowledge in a structured manner.

What content does the Bachelor of Business Informatics (B.Sc.) cover?

The part-time degree programme Business Informatics (B.Sc.) at oncampus GmbH combines business administration knowledge with IT skills. Students acquire knowledge to address business issues using digital solutions and to optimise business processes. The curriculum includes content from computer science, business administration, as well as social sciences such as sociology and psychology.

• Core modules of computer science: Introduction to Business Informatics, Fundamentals of Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Human-Computer Interaction, Algorithms and Data Structures, Internet Technologies (Client-Server), Software Engineering, Project Management.
• Fundamentals of business administration: Introduction to Business Administration, Cost and Revenue Accounting, Economic Statistics, Organisational Theory, Business Engineering, Information Management.
• Legal and methodological competencies: IT Law, Business Law, Operations Research, Scientific Project Work.
• Additional content: English for Computer Scientists, Communication, Leadership and Self-Management, Elective courses and specific workshops or seminars in the field of Business Informatics.

How is the degree programme structured?

The Business Informatics (B.Sc.) degree is organised as a distance learning programme, enabling flexible, location-independent study. The duration of full-time study is 6 semesters (3 years); an extension is possible for part-time study. The degree programmes are offered within the framework of the Virtual University of Applied Sciences (VFH) consortium by several public universities. These include, among others, Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics, and Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences.

• Support: Students are supported by contacts at the universities and the oncampus team.
• Learning organisation: Teaching takes place online via digital platforms. Attendance phases are conducted depending on the location.
• Modules and exams: The degree programme comprises 180 ECTS credits. Each semester includes several course modules. Exams take place digitally or at partner universities.
• Degree: After successful completion, the academic degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) is awarded.

What career prospects does the degree open up?

Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Informatics are able to design interfaces between IT and business processes within companies. Typical fields of employment are found in various economic sectors.

• Analysis and optimisation of business processes: Development and implementation of IT solutions to support commercial operations.
• Project management: Management of IT projects in companies and organisations.
• Data management & Business Intelligence: Building and maintaining databases, analysing large data sets.
• Consulting: Work as IT consultants for digitalisation projects.
• Professional career paths: Entry into software development, IT security, internet technologies, consulting.

What are the costs and what financing options are available?

The total costs of the Business Informatics (B.Sc.) distance learning programme amount to approximately 2,755 euros. The cost structure includes a fee of 95 euros per online course. In total, 29 compulsory online courses are included in the curriculum. For BAföG recipients, the course fee is reduced to 70 euros per course (proof required).

• Additional fees: The amounts mentioned are supplemented by semester-dependent fees of the providing universities and any travel expenses for attendance events.
• Funding options: The degree is eligible for BAföG funding and can possibly be supported by an education loan or other financing options.