Information Systems
Information Systems(M.Sc.)
The Master's degree programme in Information Systems is aimed at people who have already successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or at least an equivalent degree in Business Information Systems, Business Studies with a specialisation in Business Information Systems or Computer Science with a specialisation in a business subject and who wish to acquire advanced knowledge and all the necessary qualifications required for the planning, design and development of business information processing. The content of the programme is made up of economics, business informatics and computer science. The successful completion of the Master of Science in Information Systems qualifies students for attractive and responsible management positions in national and international companies. It also opens up the possibility of a doctorate.
Structure of the Master's program Information Systems
The Master Business Informatics consists of different elements, which are illustrated in the following diagram.
Fundamentals describe the mandatory part of the modules that must be taken by all students of the Master in Business Information Systems.
Within the tracks, students specialize in two specific fields of study with different emphases. You can choose two specializations from five different tracks, each of which requires the completion of two modules and the writing of a seminar paper.
The electives allow you to choose from a wide range of topics within the master’s program offered by the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Würzburg.
In the project seminar, you will work in a team with other students on practical business information systems tasks such as developing an application in the form of a start-up or a comprehensive analysis of ERP systems.
At the end of your studies, you will write your master’s thesis, for which you can propose your own topics, cooperate with a company or work on topics provided by the chairs.
Brief overview
- Degree: Information Systems (M.Sc.)
- Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
- Language: German / English
- Start: winter and summer semester
- Application deadline: winter semester: July 15, summer semester: January 15 of each year
- Application: application portal
- Prerequisites: Proof of a Bachelor's degree or a degree recognized as equivalent with proven business information systems or computer science and business competencies as well as mathematics and statistics. Further information in § 4 of the subject-specific provisions. Minimum subject matter competencies must be in place at the time of application. If you do not meet the minimum professional competencies, please contact the office of the Dean of Studies and we will check your options.
- Basic structure: 120 ECTS credits are divided into the compulsory area (25 ECTS - including project work with 15 ECTS), Fundamentals (10 ECTS), Tracks (40 ECTS) and Electives (15 ECTS) as well as the final area with the Master's thesis (30 ECTS).
- Study abroad: overview of partner universities
- Language requirements international students: Applicants who have not obtained the relevant first degree at a German-speaking institution are required to provide proof of sufficient German language skills. Please contact the International Office for further information.
- Selection limits of the previous semester or years can be found on the webpages of the Office of Students Affaits.
