Business Informatics (B.Sc.)

The 6-semester programme is divided into individual modules. The first two semesters are the foundation and orientation phase. You will learn methodical basics and acquire a basic knowledge of business and economics. In addition, you will gain a comprehensive insight into central business informatics issues and gain an impression of theoretical concepts that will occupy you in the further course of your studies.

The following ECTS points must be achieved in the orientation phase:

• 15 ECTS points after the examination periods over the compulsory courses of the first semester.
• 30 ECTS points, i.e. another 15 ECTS points, after the examination periods over the compulsory courses of the second semester.

All students must complete the compulsory modules amounting to 100 ECTS points.

In the area of compulsory elective modules, you can choose according to your own areas of interest, in which areas you would like to specialize. A total of 50 ECTS points must be completed here, 5 of which must be in a seminar in Business Information Systems or Computer Science. There is a fixed pool of elective modules that change every semester as well as changing additional offers, e.g. from lecturers. In addition, the acquisition of general and subject-specific key qualifications to the extent of 20 ECTS points, such as courses on language and regional studies or the holding of tutorials.

The fifth or sixth semester is particularly suitable for a stay abroad, for which the faculty and the International Office maintain a variety of exchange programmes.

In the last semester, a written thesis must be completed. The thesis covers a processing period of 8 weeks.

Basic and Orientation Examination (GOP)

At the end of the first semester, the student has to pass 20 ECTS credits from the modules assigned to the first semester. If this requirement is not met, the GOP is failed for the first time and can be repeated once by the examinee acquiring the missing ECTS points from the aforementioned modules at the next possible examination date, usually at the beginning of the following semester. If this requirement is also not met, the GOP is definitively failed, resulting in a final failure of the Bachelor's degree program in Business Informatics.

Further Control Examination (WKP)

The student has to pass 50 ECTS points from the modules assigned to the first and second subject semester by the end of the second subject semester. If this requirement is not met, the WKP is failed for the first time and can be repeated once by the examinee acquiring the missing ECTS points from the aforementioned modules at the next possible examination date, usually at the beginning of the following semester, and proving this to the examination office. If this requirement is also not met, the Further Control Examination is definitively not passed, which leads to a final failure of the Bachelor's degree program in Business Informatics.

The module handbook relevant to you is based on the study and examination regulations applicable to you (see FSB and SFB).

Module descriptions and module handbooks

The module examinations in the compulsory subjects of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics take place twice a year for each course. You have the option of taking the examination at the end of the semester in which you attended the course or at the beginning of the following semester.

The module examinations for compulsory electives and key qualifications can usually be taken at the end of each semester.

In addition to economics content, computer science-specific content also forms the foundation of the Business Information Systems degree program. The goal is to prepare students in the best possible way for future changes. Current studies show that graduates of business informatics are in demand on the job market, so that entry into numerous professional fields is possible.

Take the interest test at the University of Würzburg and find out!

The subject is open admission, i.e. anyone can enroll in the program regardless of their Abitur grade. In the first two semesters, students must show whether they are up to the demanding course of study. Those who are sure - "Business, that's my thing." - their performance at school will not stand in their way.

If you want to get involved besides your studies, the student organizations such as the student initiative ADF WiWi e.V., the student council, AISEC or the student stock exchange forum as well as working as a student assistant or tutor offer you the opportunity to actively participate in a lively campus.

The successful completion of the Bachelor's programme in Business and Economics qualifies you in particular for the following Master's programmes at the University of Würzburg: 

• Information Systems
• Management
• Management International
• International Economic Policy