Optimisation around the globe
On the International Business Information Systems bachelor's degree programme you'll not only learn how to program, collect, store, process and transfer data and information digitally, but also how to analyse and improve existing processes in companies. And all over the world! Our international degree programme prepares you for a career wherever you would like around the globe.
Programme content and structure
Interdisciplinary strategies
International Business Information Systems is an interdisciplinary degree programme with 3 areas of specialisation: Digital Business Management, Applied Computer Science and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. In seven semesters, we teach you the core knowledge of digital business and computer science. We prepare you to analyse situations, data and processes in markets and companies, to develop business ideas and strategies and to design and practically implement solutions, such as designing apps, programming websites, configuring the SAP system and becoming international team players!
What's covered
Focus: Digital Business Management
The International Business Information Systems programme includes the following Business Administration - Digital Economy course content:
- Business Management & Digital Business Models
- Digital Marketing & eCommerce
- Online Marketing & Social Media
- Performance Marketing & Marketing Automation
- Website Design & eShop Design
- User Experience Design, Web & App Usability
- Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM)
- Digital Operations & Logistics
- Supply Chain Management (SAP APO)
- Digital Risk Management
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting & Controlling
- Project Management & Agile Methods
- Business Processes Analysis and Design
- Business Process Management using Hyper Automation Tools
- RPA Robotic Process Automisation
- Professional Skills & Career Development
Focus: Applied Computer Science
The International Business Information Systems programme includes the following computer science course content:
- Fundamentals of programming
- Programming (e.g. JavaScript, Python, JSON)
- Applied mathematics
- Object-oriented programming (UML, Java)
- Systems and network architectures
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Programming in SAP ABAP
- Integrated standard software (SAP ECC)
- Web-based technologies and applications
- Web programming with JavaScript (JS)
- Cloud and mobile business applications
- IoT Internet of Things for business solutions
- Introduction to computer security and data security
- Software engineering
- Project Management
- Software project in business informatics
- Software development & agile project management
- Analysis and design of business processes
- RPA process automation
Focus: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
The International Business Information Systems programme includes the following Data Science and Artificial Intelligence course content:
- Applied Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Databases, database systems and data warehouses
- Applied algorithms and data structures
- Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Search engines, information retrieval and text classification
- Data science and machine learning
- Applied artificial intelligence
- AI programming with Python
- Scientific work and structured literature reviews
- Signal processing for statistics and data science
- Natural language processing for big data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Image Processing for Big Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Entry requirements
Special features
Take two
Our students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of 28 partner universities.
More about our international partners
As part of the IBS bachelor's programme, we also offer the unique opportunity to obtain a double degree. There is even the chance to receive a scholarship for this, which includes financial support for mobility, for example international flights, and a lump sum for the stay. The double degree is possible with selected, leading partner universities abroad.
Your advantages:
- The total duration of study is only extended by one additional semester
- Students complete 60 ECTS (credit points) at the partner university and receive two bachelor's degrees if they successfully complete their studies
- No additional tuition fees at the partner university
- Scholarship possible
Information and advice on the double degree can be obtained from Dean of Studies Email application is started:Prof. Dr. Pavel Rawe
Your career prospects
Above-average possibilities
The IBS programme prepares you for a varied, international business information systems career in corporate management and management consulting.
Graduates of Business Information Systems are ideally qualified for positions in a booming international job market and can expect excellent, above-average starting salaries.
Career paths after studying Business Information Systems in the fields of technology, IT, data science, artificial intelligence and digital business management are broad and diverse. Together with each and every one of our students, we analyse the individual profile of special interests, strengths and professional skills and develop an individual career plan.
Our graduates find positions in leading global companies such as:
- Supply Chain Manager at an e-commerce platform
- Data strategy manager in a company in the automotive industry / car manufacturer
- Business analyst in an investment company
- Project manager in a software company
- Consultant in a consulting company for digital business strategies
- Accounting and SAP expert in financial consulting companies
- ERP manager
- SAP developer
- IT system developer
- Business intelligence manager
- Entrepreneur in start-ups
- Digital marketing manager in online travel agencies
- E-commerce manager in online fashion portal
- Data scientist in social media company
- IT manager at a machine tool manufacturer
- Software developer in software company
