Dr. Maximilian Förster
Dr.
Maximilian
Förster
Academic Staff
University Ulm
Institute of Business Analytics
Helmholtzstraße 22
89081 Ulm
89081 Ulm
Management Information Systems - Digital Business & Analytics - Master of Science (MSc)
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.
Key data
Type of programme
Master of Science (MSc)
Type of study- full-time
Information on the study curriculum
Application Admission regulations: Start of programme- each summer and winter semester
Language of instruction
- German
- no restriction
120
Standard period of study (semester)4
Contact
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.
Programme
The master's degree programme in Management and Economics - Digital Business & Analytics is aimed at bachelor's graduates from business and computer science-related degree programmes.
The programme includes a dedicated build-up phase with two basic bachelor's courses to align your level of knowledge. Depending on your previous knowledge, you will thus acquire the necessary business or computer science knowledge for your further course of study.
The compulsory modules
The master's degree programme in Management Information Systems - Digital Business & Analytics provides in-depth knowledge and skills in concepts, methods and technologies from the field of management information systems, particularly in the area of digital business & analytics, which will prepare you for a career in science, industry or the public sector. As a graduate of the master's degree programme in Management Information Systems - Digital Business & Analytics, you will be able to apply procedures to solve practical problems in connection with operational and inter-company information systems such as management and decision-making systems or communication systems. You will be able to confidently understand, reflect on and further develop in-depth methods and theories of management information systems, especially in the field of digital business & analytics, economics and applied computer science. This will enable you to play a crucial role at the interdisciplinary interface between subject matter experts and IT specialists and contribute to the agility of companies and organisations.
Thanks to the projects integrated into the degree 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 organise, manage and implement complex projects in interdisciplinary teams.
- to manage projects involving the development and application of information systems
- to perform planning, development and research tasks in industry as well as in scientific and public institutions
- to work as a research assistant at a university and
- to pursue doctoral studies.
We offer you the opportunity to do an exchange at partner universities of the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics. We recommend the third semester for this.
You can find the contact details and further information on the possible partner universities and deadlines here.