Bachelor programme Management Information Systems

Short description/Profile of the programme  <<

Management Information Systems as a stand alone discipline arose from Business Management and Computer Sciences. It deals with current practical and scientific questions in computer assisted data processing in economy. The focus is on management of operationally relevant information. This especially includes planning, developing, introducing and operating application systems, but also the use of information technology for innovative business models (e.g. E-business, sales of digital content).

Structure of the programme <<

In the first and second semester, the foundation course, principles of mathematics, IT, business management and business informatics are taught. In the main course these skills will be expanded upon with lectures such as company software, commercial programming, cost-performance calculations. In the supervised practical study project, which as a rule takes place in a company, the learned skills will be expanded upon in practical use. The students can choose a major in the elective modules business informatics 1 and 2, business management and IT in the 6th semester.

The topic of the final paper is as a rule determined in co-operation between the university and an external project partner (company). Correspondingly the supervision will also be carried out co-operatively by the university and the project partner. The Bachelor thesis will be presented in the Bachelor seminar.

Requirements <<

• General university entrance qualification, subject related university entrance qualification, University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification or equivalent foreign educational achievement
• Enjoying structuring problems and developing models
• Communication skills and perseverance
• Good grades in mathematics
• Programming and foreign language skills in English are an advantage
• Acceptance will take place according to the selection procedure, the grade of the university entrance qualification is crucial

Prospects <<

Business informatics specialists are employed in companies of all sectors based on their skills in business management and IT in particular at the interface of specialist applications for IT. Further typical employers are software and consulting companies, who themselves offer company software and/or introduce these into other companies and organisations.

International partner universities <<

For students of the Bachelor programme in Management Information Systems there are contacts with partner universities worldwide. The academic international office of the university is available to help you with the preparation and planning of a semester abroad.

Accreditation <<

The Bachelor programme in Management Information Systems was accredited by the renowned accreditation agency ASIIN until 2013 in 2009.

Contact <<

Phone +49 (0)711 8926 2526
Fax +49 (0)711 8926 2553
wirtschaftsinformatik@hft-stuttgart.de
Schloßstr. 26, Bau 2