Online bachelor’s programme Business and IT
Not just for nerds: exciting fields of activity await you in Business and IT!
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As a Business and IT expert, you work at the interface between technical ideas and their professional implementation. Our revised curriculum for Business Informatics prepares you specifically for this key role with updated content.
During your online study programme at IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft by IU International University of Applied Sciences, you will acquire comprehensive business knowledge in addition to IT expertise, for example, in Requirements Engineering or in the field of Data Modelling and Database Systems. These include, for example, the basics of Investment and Financing, Purchasing or Marketing. In addition, you will deal with IT and ERP systems, as well as Data Analytics and Big Data in the Bachelor's of Business Informatics. The contents of our study programme are aligned with the recommendations of the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI).
Your interdisciplinary know-how will make you a sought-after expert on the job market after graduation, with the ability to recognise technology potential and make optimal use of it for your company.
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Your study programme summed up
First time from, 02.09.2024 EN, 180 ECTS
Study programme & degree
B.Sc., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from 02.09.2024, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place
Interactive online courses
Online-campus & in the IU Learn App
AI learning assistant Syntea
Exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 259€/month, depending on model
Recognition & Approval
Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
Programme overview
The focus of the study programme is on imparting practice-oriented knowledge as well as skills in the field of Business and IT. The teaching content of the programme is structured according to the recommended 4-pillar model of the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI). It includes the disciplines of Fundamental Economics, Business Informatics, Foundation Computer Science and other basics, each of which makes up about 25% of the curriculum.
The Foundation Computer Science subjects include courses such as Requirements Engineering, the basics of Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Data Modelling and Database Systems, as well as programming industrial information systems with Java EE. Foundation Economics includes the areas of Financing and Investment, Transaction and Cost Accounting, Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution, as well as Marketing. In the field of Business Informatics, you deal with IT and ERP systems, Data Analytics, Big Data and IT Project Management. You will also receive an introduction to Process Management. In terms of additional basics, you will acquire knowledge in Statistics, Collaborative Work, IT Law and Organisational Behaviour, for example. In addition, you take three elective courses (10 ECTS each) with at least one module from the computer science elective and one module from the business informatics elective.
Our Bachelor's online study programme is modular, i.e. you study based on subject areas that are divided into so-called modules. After successfully completing the modules, you will be credited with ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System), which document your achievements. These ECTS points are internationally comparable and, of course, recognised.
Practical relevance in the Business and IT online degree program
In the fifth semester, you will choose one of two practice-relevant projects in the field of UX or Edge AI as part of your compulsory area of study. The latter in particular gives you the opportunity to apply the skills you have acquired in the field of artificial intelligence.
Getting AI right.
Did you know? During your studies, you have the opportunity to take our new AI module*. Here you will learn everything you need to know about AI so that you are prepared today for the professional world of tomorrow.
*You can find more information about this in your module handbook.
Career prospects with the Bachelor of Business and IT
Almost all economic processes are closely linked to IT systems. Due to advancing digitalisation, the demand for IT professionals – especially with business administration skills – is, therefore, consistently high. Depending on your choice of elective module, you will be ideally prepared for a role as a expert or manager after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems: for example, in software development, business analysis or process management and IT consulting. This opens up excellent prospects for you in various sectors of the economy. These include start-ups and technology companies that act as providers of IT solutions, as well as the user companies that deploy them. You can also start your career at a consulting firm or work in public administration. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to work as an independent entrepreneur.
Study model and prices for the Bachelor's online study programme in Business and IT
Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.
Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:
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All our study programmes include the following services
Free trial month*
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Study and career coaching
Optional semester abroad
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Access to MS 365 Office Suite with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Speexx language courses
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
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Shape your studies your way
Plan your study routine however you like. You decide whether you prefer to study at night or during the day, at the library or in a cafe. You can even choose the start of your studies flexibly.
Easily organise your study routine
On your online campus, you're always up to speed. Here you organise your entire studies and find everything in one place – from digital scripts to an overview of your grades.
Deepen your knowledge individually
Deepen your knowledge interactively and suited to your learning style. With multimedia tools such as our AI study assistant, live sessions and learning sprints, you prepare better for your exams.
Take exams flexibly
Do you feel confident in the practice exam? Then sit your exam 24/7 online or at a location of your choice. In some courses, the final exam may be a workbook or portfolio.
Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
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