SBWL Responsible Management of Information Systems
The SBWL Responsible Management of Information Systems provides students with essential IT knowledge that every manager needs in today’s digital enterprises. It is designed for aspiring students who want to complement their business skills with IT expertise and understand how to use technologies like artificial intelligence responsibly. Students will learn to design and work with digital systems that emphasize ethical, sustainable, and social aspects. The curriculum combines core topics in information systems with a strong focus on digital responsibility, preparing students to critically assess the societal impact of technology. Through hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive classes, students gain both the technical competence and the ethical mindset needed to shape digital transformation in organizations. Whether aiming for a career in IT management, consulting, or digital innovation, this program equips students with the tools to become responsible leaders in a data-driven world.
The SBWL consists of one foundational course (K1), and four advanced courses (K2-K5). Out of these four, course 2 (K2) is mandatory for all students. The courses 3 to 4 (K3-4) are electives organized into five pillars. Students may switch between courses of these pillars as they wish. A multitude of options is offered for course 5 (K5) which are organized as seminars guiding students to write a seminar paper.
Our recommendation for the SBWL courses (3 Semester):
1th Semester |
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2nd Semester | Course 3:
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3rd Semester |
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Students can deepen their knowledge in selected application areas:
Value-based Engineering
Human-Centered System Design
Responsible Conceptual Modeling
Governance, Regulation & Compliance
E-Marketing
Business Programming
Job Profiles
Some professions for which you can qualify after completing our SBWL program:
Digital Transformation Consultant
Business Analyst
IT Project Manager / Product Owner
IT Consultant
Web Analyst/Controller
Social Media Marketing Manager
Information Product Designer
System/Information Architect
Software/Web Developer
Chief Information Officer (with some years of experience)
Educational aims
Develop business models with IT as core asset
Design of IT-enabled business processes
Understand topics such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, smart systems, and platform-based ecosystems
Assess and deploy ubiquitous computing technologies
Understand how E-Marketing campaigns are set up
Understand how business applications are developed and the semantic web works
Act ethically and sustainably in the information society
Understand costumers' expectations, needs, resources and limitations to create a better costumer interaction
Translate value principles into IT design features
How can you start with the SBWL?
Prerequisites
In addition to the study law requirements, a valid LPIS registration for course 0793 ‘Access to Specialisation: Responsible Management of Information Systems’ (28.08.2025 14.00 to 07.09.2025) is required. Further details can be found at: elektronisches Vorlesungsverzeichnis |
Admission procedure
All students registered in this introductory ET will be placed in the following order by the VR Lehre und Studierende (VRLS):
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Facts
Duration of the SBWL | 2-3 Semester |
Start of the SBWL | every Semester |
Capacity | 120 places/Semester |
Language | German, English |
Credits | 20 ECTS / 10 weekly hours |
Contact | Hannah Waltl |