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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Business Informatics under the number 174418. Who this B.Sc. fits — and what you need to get in
This programme suits you if you want to bridge business and tech while studying remotely from abroad. Typical profiles include: a full-time IT support or helpdesk professional aiming to move into data, ERP or IT management; a business or operations coordinator who needs stronger technical skills for digital processes; or a self-taught programmer/bootcamp graduate seeking an accredited bachelor’s degree with a strong business core. As the teaching language is German, you should already be comfortable studying and taking exams in academic German.
Admission requirements
For the bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics (180 ECTS), you generally need a recognised university entrance qualification and sufficient German for study and exams.
- Higher education entrance: a school-leaving certificate that qualifies you for bachelor’s study at a German university of applied sciences (e.g. general higher education entrance qualification or an equivalent foreign diploma).
- International credentials: foreign secondary school certificates can be recognised if they are equivalent in level and subject scope; official translations may be required. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
- Teaching language: German. You need advanced German to follow live seminars, study materials and assessments. Common proofs used in Germany include TestDaF, DSH or a Goethe-Zertifikat (often at C1 level). Check which proofs are accepted in your specific case.
- Current intake status: at present, no new enrolments are possible for this programme; students already enrolled can complete their studies under a phase-out arrangement.
Personal requirements
Remote study rewards consistency. Plan a realistic workload of about 25 hours per week during active semesters. You’ll need solid self-organisation, reliable weekly routines and the discipline to work through maths, statistics and programming content without on-campus prompts.
- Language readiness: confident academic reading and writing in German; ability to participate in live sessions and sit exams in German.
- Time management: schedule around live online seminars and deadlines across time zones; break modules into weekly goals.
- Learning stamina: perseverance with quantitative subjects and debugging; willingness to revisit concepts until they stick.
- Study setup: stable internet, a quiet place for proctored assessments, and basic tooling for coding and data tasks.
If you bring steady routines, persistence and the required German, you can complete the degree fully online and build a skill set that links enterprise processes with modern IT.
What will you study in the Business Informatics (B.Sc.) at the European Higher Education Network?
This programme is taught in German. To follow lectures and sit exams, you need advanced German skills (typically around C1 on the CEFR; common proofs include TestDaF, DSH or Goethe-Zertifikat C1). It is a Fernstudium – that is, distance learning with teaching and learning delivered online. The academic degree is awarded by FH Südwestfalen, a state Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences). Note: the cooperation is being phased out; new enrolments are currently not possible, while enrolled students complete their studies.
You combine a full business foundation with core computer science. Expect modules such as General Business Administration and Accounting alongside Programming Fundamentals and Database Systems. You will learn how organisations work and how to design the software and data structures that support them.
A second pillar is data, analytics and process design. You work with Statistics and Business Intelligence, dive into Algorithms and Data Structures, and map IT-supported business processes. This is where you connect measurable business needs with the data-driven systems that serve them.
Management and implementation skills round off the profile. Topics include IT Management, Software Modelling and IT Project Management, and ERP software development. You also touch on areas like Marketing and Human Resources to understand how technology change is led across departments.
Electives allow you to specialise in selected fields through several “Wahlpflichtmodule” (elective modules). This lets you deepen either the business side (e.g. logistics, production) or the tech side (e.g. security, software engineering) depending on your career plans.
There is a final Bachelor’s thesis that demonstrates your ability to solve an applied problem at the interface of business and IT. As a ZFU-approved Fernstudium (ZFU = the German state authority that approves distance-learning courses), the programme is designed for online delivery and remote study alongside work.
How does the Business Informatics distance programme work?
The programme is delivered online with live virtual seminars and recordings. Teaching takes place on the EHV live campus, while the academic enrolment and degree are with FH Südwestfalen. The ZFU admission number is 174418. As a purely remote programme, it does not require a visa to study from abroad.
Teaching language and language proof
The teaching language is German. Course materials, live sessions and exams use German throughout. You should be comfortable discussing technical and business topics in German and writing academic texts. Universities typically expect advanced proficiency (about C1 CEFR); common forms of proof include TestDaF, DSH or a Goethe-Zertifikat C1.
Learning format and study materials
You study via live online seminars with interactive Q&A and chat. Recordings of all live sessions are available on the EHV live campus so you can revisit content on your own schedule. Materials include presentations, forums and learning checks; a dedicated learning coach supports you with 1:1 guidance when needed.
Exams and taking them from outside Germany
Assessments combine online tests, assignments and supervised examinations within the distance-learning setup. The study and exam organisation follows FH Südwestfalen’s academic regulations. With delivery stated as 100% online, assessments are designed so you can complete them remotely from outside Germany.
On-site sessions in Germany
There are no mandatory on-campus classroom phases; the provider emphasises studying “100% online”. Live attendance is encouraged for seminars, but recordings are provided for flexible catch-up.
Workload, time model and time zones
The standard duration is 8 semesters (4 years) for 180 ECTS. The typical workload is about 25 hours per week. Live sessions run in Central European Time (CET/CEST). If you live in another time zone, you can use recordings to stay on track.
What does the Business Informatics course cost?
The regular tuition is €99 per month, which adds up to €5,742 in total over the standard study plan. This budget-friendly pricing reflects the long-term nature of an 8-semester bachelor while keeping monthly outlay low for working students. Payments are made in euros; if you pay from abroad, your bank may apply exchange or transfer fees on top of tuition. Information on extension costs or additional fees is not specified; plan a small buffer for administrative items during your studies.
What careers and recognition does the Business Informatics course offer?
You graduate with a Bachelor of Science, 180 ECTS, awarded by FH Südwestfalen (a state university of applied sciences). ECTS is the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System used across the Bologna area; a 180-ECTS bachelor is internationally comparable and a recognised first-cycle degree. The distance format is approved by the German ZFU, and state-university status supports recognition outside Germany. With a B.Sc., you are eligible to apply for master’s programmes in related fields in Europe and beyond.
Typical career paths include:
- Business analyst or requirements engineer linking departments and development teams
- Data and BI specialist working on reporting, dashboards and decision support
- IT project manager or product owner in ERP, CRM or process digitalisation
- Software or systems consultant implementing business applications and workflows
- Process and operations roles in logistics or production with a strong IT interface
Salaries vary widely by country, industry and prior experience. Graduates often progress from junior analyst or developer roles to project, product or department leadership with experience.
Who is the Business Informatics course right for – and who not?
This programme suits working professionals who want a German academic degree focused on the interface of business and IT, with the flexibility of online study and a clear, structured curriculum.
- You want to study fully online without relocating to Germany.
- You aim for a state-university B.Sc. (180 ECTS) that opens master’s study options.
- You enjoy both management topics and technical subjects like programming and databases.
- You need flexible scheduling with recordings and steady weekly workload around 25 hours.
There are also clear limits that make this programme a poor fit for some learners.
- You do not speak German at an advanced level; all teaching and exams are in German.
- You need to enrol now as a new student; the cooperation is being phased out and no new enrolments are currently possible.
- You require mandatory in-person campus teaching; the format is designed as 100% online distance learning.
- You can only attend live in non-European time zones and cannot use recordings; live sessions run on CET/CEST.
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