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Mathematics and Economics
Management Information Systems - Digital Business and Analytics

Master of Science (MSc)

Management Information Systems - Digital Business and Analytics

The world of work is facing major changes in view of rapid technological developments and social upheaval. Related topics such as the digital transformation of companies, the automation of business processes and the use of business analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are key drivers of future economic growth. The necessary change requires experts who can master the associated challenges and tasks.

The new master's degree programme in Management Information Systems - Digital Business & Analytics at Ulm University prepares you ideally for a successful career in this rapidly developing environment.

More about the course

In the master's degree programme in Management Information Systems - Digital Business & Analytics, you will learn about the specific methods, instruments and topics of management information systems, particularly in the context of digital business and analytics. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of the disciplines of economics and computer science. The focus is primarily on quantitative approaches in management information systems and on the data-based design of digital transformation.

Comprehensive elective options allow you to tailor the master's degree programme to your own interests. In hands-on exercises with real data and in practical projects, you can apply the theories and methods taught in a practical way and thus deepen them further.

Academic Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Type of Study
  • Full-time
Study Curriculum

Application

Information for applicants

Admission Regulations

further information

Start of Study
  • each summer and winter semester
Language of Instruction
  • German
Admission Requirements
  • No restriction
ECTS Credits

120

Standard Period of Study

4

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Course structure

The Master’s programme in Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics is aimed at graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in economics or computer science-related subjects.

To ensure a consistent level of knowledge, the programme includes a targeted foundation phase comprising two core Bachelor’s-level modules. Depending on your individual prior knowledge, this will enable you to acquire the necessary economics or computer science knowledge required for the remainder of your studies.

The compulsory modules of the Master’s programme include the core lecture on Business Informatics and the lecture on Methods of Business Informatics. These programme-specific modules cover specific methods, tools and topics in Business Informatics.

In addition to the compulsory modules, you can set your own individual focus areas within extensive compulsory elective modules. Specific compulsory elective modules on Digital Business and Analytics are offered, allowing you to combine suitable lectures from the departments of Economics and Computer Science. Furthermore, the specialisation area offers a wide range of further options from Economics, Computer Science and Mathematics.

Another key component of the programme is two exclusive practical projects with partner companies. Here, you can consolidate your theoretical knowledge using relevant practical examples and applications. The programme is complemented by an additional key qualification (ASQ), for example on ethics in technology/algorithms. The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis in the field of Digital Business or Analytics.

Further information on the various modules can be found in the module handbook.

Course objectives

The Master’s programme in Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics provides in-depth knowledge and skills relating to concepts, methods and technologies in the field of business informatics, particularly in the area of digital business and analytics, preparing students for careers in academia, industry or the public sector. As a graduate of the Master’s programme in Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics, you will be able to apply methods to solve practical problems relating to operational and inter-organisational information systems, such as management and decision-making systems or communication systems. In doing so, you will be able to confidently understand, reflect upon and further develop advanced methods and theories in Business Informatics – particularly in the field of Digital Business & Analytics – as well as in economics and applied computer science. This enables you to act as a bridge at the interdisciplinary interface between subject matter experts and IT specialists, thereby contributing to the agility of companies and organisations.

Thanks to the projects integrated into the programme, as a graduate you will have relevant experience in teamwork and group dynamics. You will be able to apply and further develop the problem-solving skills you have acquired to new, practical issues. You will be able to 

  • responsibly design, lead and implement complex projects within interdisciplinary teams.
  • lead projects involving the development and application of information systems
  • for planning, development and research tasks in industry as well as in academic and public institutions
  • to work as a research assistant at a university, as well as
  • to pursue a PhD.

Pathways to studying abroad

A great way to broaden your horizons within a particular subject area is to spend a period studying at a university abroad. Students at the University of Ulm can apply to spend one or two semesters abroad at numerous universities, both within Europe under the ERASMUS programme and in countries outside Europe. If you’re not interested in attending lectures, internships and dissertations at other universities are also possible.

The University of Ulm has exchange agreements with over 100 universities in 26 countries.
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In addition, you have the opportunity to undertake an exchange at partner universities of the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics. The third semester is recommended for this.

You can find contact details and further information on potential partner universities and deadlines here.

What students on the Master’s in Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics have to say

Daria Isakovska, second-semester
studentAfter completing my bachelor’s degree in Management, it was clear to me that I wanted to specialise in Computer Science so that I would be fully equipped for the digital economy. This degree programme allows me to do exactly that: those coming from a business background can specifically build on their IT skills here, computer scientists learn more about business and management, and those who have already studied business informatics can further deepen their knowledge at Master’s level.
I particularly appreciate the flexibility of the timetable and the practical content, which really shows you how theory is applied in practice. And for international students, the University of Ulm, with its manageable size and friendly atmosphere, is ideal – you quickly find your feet and feel immediately welcome.

Annika Rathai, 2nd-semester
student:“The Master’s in Business Informatics appeals to me because of the wide range of individual course options available and the dedicated lecturers – both in terms of designing engaging courses and in the organisation and further development of the programme. At the same time, Ulm is an ideal student city: compact, friendly and with a wide range of leisure activities.”

Elias Berisha, 2nd-semester
studentWhat I like about the programme is that we students are given a wide range of subjects from which we can choose freely. For example, the foundation module brings every student’s knowledge up to roughly the same level. I’m really looking forward to shaping my individual profile through the specialisation module. I particularly enjoy the lectures from the Institute for Business Analytics (IBA), as these have a more practical slant than other lectures. What’s more, the lecturers here are very dedicated and well-versed in their field.

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Career paths

Information systems play an indispensable role in almost all economic, political and social contexts. The rapid advancement of the technical landscape will continually create new opportunities for application and development, in which business IT specialists can help shape the future of the economy and society.

These opportunities are by no means limited to specific industries or sectors. Rather, the Master’s programme in Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics lays the foundations for challenging roles across a variety of professional fields. A selection of the professional fields that business informatics graduates have entered and shaped in recent years includes, for example

  • Business Analyst – analysing and documenting business requirements for IT solutions, developing solutions and recommendations, project management
  • Management Consultant specialising in IT – advising on the development of information systems, supporting the selection and implementation of business software
  • Data Scientist – Application of statistical procedures and methods to analyse and evaluate large datasets in order to support key business decisions.
  • Product Manager in technology companies – market analysis and requirements gathering for IT solutions, development of communication and marketing strategies, advising clients.
  • Process Manager – Responsible for structuring and mapping business processes in companies/organisations using modelling languages (e.g. BPMN 2.0, EPK), so that IT can be used to digitally support or fully automate these processes.
  • IT Project Manager – Developing concepts for the deployment of information systems, coordinating software implementation projects, leading project and development teams
  • You can also find further career fields .

Prof. Dr Brigitte Zürn, Vice-President of the Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
: “The business world urgently needs people who not only understand digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, but who can also identify and implement areas of application and use within small and medium-sized enterprises – whilst thinking entrepreneurially. This is precisely what the Master’s programme in ‘Business Informatics – Digital Business & Analytics’ teaches.” 

André Bluhm, founder of the AI start-up ΩMEGA
: “As a founder, I know how important soft skills and teamwork are. The Business Informatics programme at the University of Ulm places great emphasis on teaching these skills through hands-on practical projects. This is the ideal preparation for a career in the dynamic (start-up) world.”

Timo Buck, Head of Applied Data Science & AI at Teva Pharmaceuticals
: “In my view, data and AI only really deliver value when they are embedded in the right business context. This is precisely why we need specialists who can bridge the gap between technology and business. The Business Informatics programme at the University of Ulm lays a strong foundation for this – and brings together exactly the skills that companies urgently need today in the digital age.”

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