Business Informatics – dual degree (M.Sc.)

You will learn how to plan and manage projects in business informatics. This includes project organisation, risk management, quality assurance and agile methods such as Scrum. In the practical part of the course, you will carry out your own project.

You will learn to model, analyse and improve business and production processes. In doing so, you will work with key performance indicators, simulations and IT-supported methods. Another key focus is on the digitalisation of production processes and Industry 4.0.

You will learn how companies develop innovations and use digital tools in the process. You will explore idea generation, market analysis, product development, prototyping and testing. Topics such as big data, the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 are also covered.

You will apply your knowledge to a specific project at your partner company. In doing so, you will gain practical insight into business processes, methods and roles. The practical module takes place between the first and second semesters and consists of four weeks’ full-time study or an equivalent amount of time.

You will choose one of three specialisations: Business Information Technology, Digital Business Management or Finance and Controlling. Depending on your chosen specialisation, you will develop your knowledge in different areas of business informatics.

You will explore leadership, self-management and social responsibility. You will learn to reflect on leadership tasks in the context of digitalisation, agility and ‘New Work’. Mindfulness, stress management and conflict resolution are also covered in the module.

You will learn to tackle academic questions independently. This includes researching and evaluating sources, academic writing, citing sources and structuring an academic paper. You will also practise presenting and discussing your findings in a clear and comprehensible manner.

You will work independently on a topic relating to digitalisation. As part of this, you will research and evaluate academic sources and produce an academic paper. You will present your findings and discuss them with other students.

You will learn how organisations strategically align their IT. To this end, you will analyse existing IT structures and develop strategies for applications, IT sourcing and organisation. As part of the dual study programme, you will complete the examination as part of a project at your partner organisation.

In the second semester, you will continue to specialise in your chosen area of focus. Which modules you take will depend on your choice.

In the second semester, you will continue to specialise in your chosen area of focus. Which modules you take will depend on your choice.

You will learn how to develop software architectures for digitalisation projects. Topics include modularisation, design patterns, microservices, data architectures and cloud computing. In the practical section, you will apply what you have learnt to a digitalisation project.

You will work independently on a challenging task in the field of digitalisation. In doing so, you will apply the knowledge you have gained during your degree to a specific project. As part of the dual study programme, you will also have the opportunity to build links with your partner company.

In the compulsory elective section, you may choose a module from a different specialisation. You may also take an interdisciplinary compulsory elective module from another Faculty. The specific details depend on the module you choose.

You will work independently on a challenging problem in the field of digitalisation. In doing so, you will apply the knowledge you have acquired during your degree and develop a suitable solution. You will document, present and defend your findings at the colloquium.