1. Kempten University of Applied Sciences
  2. Faculty of Computer Science
  3. Degree courses
  4. Bachelor’s degrees
  5. Business Information Systems

Computer Science or Business Administration? We can do both!

Fünf Wirtschaftsinformatik-Studierende besprechen eine Auswertung anhand eines Tortendiagramms.

Do you feel the need to venture beyond the binary world? Would you like to combine effective software solutions with business acumen? Then Business Information Systems are your ticket to the wide world of work at the interface between information processing and business administration. If they hope to remain competitive and successful, companies have to align their strategies, functions and processes with the conditions of the digital market. This means attributing a key role to state-of-the-art information and communications technologies (ICT) – as in efficient software architecture.

Data scientists have to be capable of identifying the potential for leveraging data value and using analyses, planning and targeted support to continuously develop this service. This bachelor’s degree programme equips you with an outstanding basis for a successful start in this exciting field of work. Throughout your studies, we support you with tutorials, small learning groups, special programmes for students and intensive mentoring for internships and bachelor theses. We offer a preliminary maths course especially for students in the first semester of technical bachelor’s degree programmes. Preliminary maths course . In addition, you can expect practically relevant teamwork and learning, a friendly atmosphere and professors who know you by name.

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At a glance

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)

  • Mode of study

    full-time

  • Standard duration of studies

    7

  • ECTS credits

    210

  • Programme commences

    winter semester

  • Restricted admission

    no

  • Taught in

    German

  • Faculty

    Computer Science

  • International studies

    optional

  • Accreditation

    German Accreditation Council

Details about this degree programme

The degree programme lasts seven semesters in total and consists of foundation and advanced components. The first two semesters form the foundation course.

Semesters three and four and then six and seven make up the advanced course , with specialist compulsory elective blocks providing an additional breadth and depth of subjects.

During the practical semester (semester 5), you will learn about the current business environment and requirements and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practice.

You will devote equal attention to subjects within the three pillars of computer science, business administration and (core) business information systems, equipping you with a robust basic training. The fourth pillar – encompassing the disciplines of mathematics, statistics, law and behavioural science – delivers the finishing touch to you broad education.

before completing your degree by writing your bachelor’s thesis. Upon successfully completing the programme, the university of applied sciences will award you the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) .

Professional environment:

Data scientists’ expertise in managing the interface between computer science and business administration places them in high demand. Duties range from analysing, planning and developing business applications software to consultancy on introducing standard business administration software and even IT project management.


Career prospects:

There’s not a single branch of industry that doesn’t require qualified specialists to develop and successfully operate ICT, meaning that you’ll enjoy outstanding career prospects with a degree in Business Information Systems. Graduates of Kempten University of Applied Sciences benefit from this degree programme in Business Information Systems being firmly rooted in the field of computer science, thus equipping you to meet the specific needs of this technology-driven application-focused and scientific discipline. Precisely this constellation is in particularly high demand – on the international job market, too.


Sectors of interest:

  • Consultancy
  • e-Technology
  • Automotive industry
  • Public service
  • Marketing and advertising agencies
  • Business consultancy
  • Coaching and training
  • IT management
  • IT security
  • System administration and development
  • IT sales
  • Software development
  • Corporate organisation and planning

Application period:

Winter semester: approx. mid-April to 15 July

Application and admission:
Applications for this bachelor’s degree programme are submitted online via the MeinCampus application portal during the application period.

You can find all important information about your application in the Bachelor application section. There, you will find step-by-step information on how to apply, which documents you need, how admission works and what happens after you have submitted your application.

Admission requirements: 
Are you interested in aspects of computer science, business administration and (core) business information systems? Do you enjoy analytical and logical thinking? If so, you’re on the right track to study Business Information Systems!

Important note: Different or shorter application deadlines may apply for individual degree programmes. Please check the respective degree programme page or the Bachelor application pages for further information.

We ascribe to the values of openness, tolerance and acceptance. Our aim is to teach everyone involved at Kempten University of Applied Sciences about education in an international context. As part of this, we support university-wide, inter-faculty measures to promote international projects and cross-cultural interaction.

Are you interested in learning more about our international aspirations and the options for you to study abroad? Take a look at the information posted in our portal

We have collated all programme and examination regulations, so you can access all versions and amendments in one place right here.

Programme with extended practice

Would you like to combine study and practice? With pleasure! This programme offers you the following opportunity to study with more practice:

Studies with in-depth practice practical and flexible!
In the study programme with in-depth practice, a regular Bachelor's programme at the university is combined with intensive practical phases at a practice partner, based on the study content. Students can enter this study option up to the 4th semester.

Master's degree programmes

Once you have gained your bachelor’s degree, you can embark upon following post-graduate programmes to earn a master’s degree:

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Details about the degree programme

Contacts

Do you have any questions about how the degree programme is organised or its academic content? Our academic advisor and the Student Advisory Service would be very happy to help!

Academic advisor

Professor Peter Klutke
Email: peter.klutke(at)hs-kempten.de