Business information systems handles business tasks and issues using information technology. The focus is on developing and managing information systems and business processes within a company. Since digitisation has led to complex IT systems pervading virtually all areas of working life, experts in the field of business information systems are very much in demand.
Please note: The program is taught in German!
The interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree course Business Information Systems at THI provides optimum preparation for typical areas of responsibility, reaching scientifically sound and practically oriented skills in applied information technology and business administration:
Design and optimisation of business processes in companies and the use of business application systems to support them.
Efficient handling of large volumes of data and information and deployment of this data to manage business activities.
Development of new and innovative business models based on the use of state-of-the-art information technologies.
In the area of business information systems, THI places a definite focus on application systems: structure and technologies; conception, development, operation and management of business application systems. These skills are taught in a practically oriented manner using widespread standard software.
Business Information Systems is a practical, application-oriented degree course spanning seven semesters and teaching the scientific knowledge, tools and skills required for a successful career at the interface between business issues and processes on the one hand and information technology on the other. The aim is to enable students to design, introduce and operate business application systems in companies and to integrate these in system landscapes from both the business and the technological perspective.
In addition to basic skills in business information systems, applied information technology and business administration, it is also possible to pursue topics in more depth by means of individually selected modules, projects and the final bachelor’s degree assignment. The range of modules available is being expanded continuously so as to include new developments and topics (such as cloud computing, big data analytics and digitisation) in an appropriate manner and in a way that gives students an attractive and up-to-date choice. There are also modules aimed at developing personal skills (scientific methods, presentation techniques, communication skills) and language skills.
The first phase comprises the first two study semesters. This phase covers the basics of business information systems, business administration and information technology, as well as programming in Java, the underlying technological principles of application systems and the mathematical basis relevant to business informatics specialists. Language skills are also taught during this phase.
The second degree phase (3rd – 7th semester) comprises four semesters of theoretical study and an 18-week period of practical study in the fifth semester. In the 3rd and 4th semester, skills in the area of software development are extended with software engineering and the development of web applications; database systems and communication networks are also dealt with, since these form the basis of virtually all application systems. Students also get to know different types of application system (such as ERP systems and business intelligence systems) and develop skills in business process management, IT organisation, IT management, IT control and IT project management. Scientific methodology and presentation skills are also taught during this phase.
In the 6th and 7th semester, students learn about IT security, IT law and other types of application system, while also developing an understanding of e-business as well as digital transformation in companies and the challenges this entails. During these semesters, considerable priority is attached to individual thematic orientation and specialisation in such areas as data business intelligence, data analytics/data science, the development of enterprise applications and business administration in companies. This is occurs by means of freely selectable specialist modules, a project and the bachelor's degree assignment which concludes the study of business information systems.
Java Programming 1
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Business Information SYstems
Introduction to Business Administration
Mathematics for Business Informatics 1
Java Programming 2
Architecture and Technologies of Enterprise Applications
Introduction to Accounting
Business and IT English
Mathematics for Business Informatics 2
Seminar on Scientific Work
Software Engineering
Database Systems
Communication Networks
Application Systems for Business Processes 1
Business Process Management
Seminar on Business Information Systems
Web Technologies and Development of E-Business Applications
Business Intelligence Systems and Data Analysis
IT organisation, IT management and IT control
IT Project Management
Internship
Internship accompanying Block Modules
IT Security
Application Systems for Business Processes 2
Project
Subject-specific Elective Courses
Subject-specific Elective Courses
E-Business and Digital Transformation
IT Law
Seminar for the Bachelor's Thesis
Bachelor's Thesis
Applying for a degree course
Students may only begin their degree in the winter semester.
Registration dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from 2 May to 15 July.
Admission requirements
To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:
The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.
In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).
More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.
Business Information Systems specialists conceive, develop and support the introduction of business application systems. These improve business processes in companies. Administrative tasks (such as wage and salary accounting), production control incl. upstream suppliers (supply chain management) and customer relationship management are carried out using IT systems, for example, more recently on mobile end devices such as smartphones and tablets. Business Informations Systems specialists work at the interface between business administration and information/communication technology, so they need a combination of IT skills, technical expertise and business know-know.
They are employed in companies in virtually all industries where application systems are used to handle business processes. Their expertise is also in great demand in companies that develop and produce IT products and systems or offer IT services and consulting.
Examples:
No pre-study internship is required for the Business Information Systems degree course.
“As a specialist in business information systems you have excellent prospects after university. I took an advanced course in economics at school, so I always wanted to study something in that area. I chose THI because it did very well in the university rankings and generally has an excellent reputation. THI is not too big, either, so you don’t feel as if you're one of a crowd. What I particularly like about the course is that it’s not one-sided. But you shouldn't underestimate it - it’s not that easy, especially if you’re not a born programmer!”
The module handbook contains information on prerequisites, contents, learning outcomes, ECTS points, duration, work load, literature, references of the offered modules and lectures.
Modulhandbuch
(Status WS 2020/21)(German only) (pdf)
Study and examination regulations (SPO) deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. Please turn to the pages of the legal department for Statutes of this course.
For any questions on requirements, exams regulations and more, please turn to the Service Center Study Affairs.
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