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Branch of study

Business Information Systems

Bachelor’s Program

Business, Economics and Social Sciences, BSc (WU)

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The future is digital.

IT infrastructures are the backbone of all business processes. The Information Systems major offers you a unique combination of IT and business administration skills. This kind of expertise is in high demand, and it will be your ticket to a career in a dynamic and innovative environment with excellent job prospects.

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Mark Strembeck

Divisional director WINF

The Business Information Systems major

Building bridges between business and the digital future

Do you want to study innovative methods and technologies to remodel business processes and take them to the next level? In the Information Systems major, you’ll acquire extensive IT and programming skills that will allow you to not only understand modern information systems but also to shape the digital transformation of organizations yourself.

Data and knowledge modeling

You’ll acquire data and knowledge engineering skills and look into data analysis methods, the technical foundations of IT systems, and different areas of application for artificial intelligence (AI). Specializations and electives such as Data Science and AI (partly taught in English) will allow you to deepen your knowledge.

The impact of new technologies

You’ll be pursuing a hands-on approach to new technologies, but you’ll also be investigating their impact and interdependencies: How can big data be used productively in the future? What economic and social opportunities and risks arise from the use of AI? With your work, you’ll contribute to solving challenges facing businesses and society as a whole, for example by analyzing supply chains, combating disinformation, or tackling problems related to climate change.

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Understand new technologies.

Shape the digital transformation.

You’re fascinated by the possibilities that modern technologies offer and want to drive the digital transformation forward? The Information Systems major excels with its balanced mix of IT and business administration content. This double skill set gives you a unique profile. With your holistic understanding of business administration and digitalization, you’ll be able to develop innovative digital solutions, design IT landscapes, and optimize business processes. The future of technology won’t wait – are you ready to be a part of it?

Five reasons for choosing the Information Systems major:

  1. IT and business administration skills combined

  2. An ideal mix of theory and practice

  3. A range of specialization options

  4. International experience: You can complete a semester abroad, International Short Programs (ISPs), or online initiatives

  5. Outstanding career perspectives

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Custom-tailor your main program phase

In the main program phase, you have the opportunity to customize your studies through specializations, complementary subjects, and free electives.

In the Information Systems major, you need to complete an IT-oriented specialization. Additionally, you’ll also complete two other specializations or, alternatively, one further specialization and Courses Abroad.

1. year of study 2. year + 3. year of study

 

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Study branch
Business Information Systems
IT Business administration 2 specializations
Bachelorthesis
1. year of study

 

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2. year + 3. year of study
Study branch
Business Information Systems
IT
Business administration
2 specializations
Bachelorthesis
Specializations

Specializations allow you to dive deeper into a specific subject area. A specialization consists of several courses focusing on the respective topic. In this way, our specializations prepare you optimally for your future career or field of research.

For an overview of the available specializations, please click here.

Complementary subjects

A complementary subject is a subject that may not be directly related to the main subject but opens up interesting new perspectives. 

For an overview of the available complementary subjects, please click here.

Courses Abroad

What does this mean? 
The Courses Abroad subject gives you the opportunity to earn 20 ECTS as part of international academic exchange programs. Combined with the free electives, you can earn even more ECTS in this format. This gives you a great deal of flexibility when selecting your courses and guarantees easy credit transfer.


What international academic exchange options are available? 

You can choose between a semester abroad, International Short Programs (ISPs), and online initiatives. 
Please note that you cannot select your home country when you opt for one of the formats that require students to go abroad and study in a different country.


Support and further information: 
The International Office team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding international academic exchange and studying abroad. Advisory sessions are available with or without prior appointment.


Please note that you have to complete the Cross-Cultural Competence course (3 ECTS) if you choose the Courses Abroad subject. This course is available as part of the free electives.

Free electives

Are you interested in topics that go beyond business and economics? As part your free electives, you can take courses in any subject area you like. This allows you to custom-tailor your studies even more, following your personal interests.

For further information, please clickhere.

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Career perspectives

With an Information Systems major degree, you’ll be working at the interface between technology and business. Your skills profile will open the door to a wide range of positions, fields of work, and industries. Our graduates work in data analysis, software engineering, IT management, or consulting with a focus on the digital transformation. 

You want to continue your studies? You can deepen your academic training by pursuing a master’s degree focusing on information systems or the digital economy at WU or at any other university around the world.

You can find more information about the WU master's programs here.

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All majors of the BSc Business, Economics and Social Sciences

The following majors are available in the BSc Business, Economics and Social Sciences:

bw

Business Administration

ibw

Internationale Betriebswirtschaft

vw

Volkswirtschaft

wupol

Wirtschaft - Umwelt - Politik

winf

Wirtschaftsinformatik

Bachelorbroschure Wiso
Bachelorbroschure Wiso
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Course table
Course table
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between information systems and a traditional computer science degree?
What is meant by an IT-related specialization? What specific courses are offered here?
To what extent does the Information Systems major address the topic of AI?
Do you have to do a lot of coding in the Information Systems major? Does it involve a lot of mathematics?

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