Information Systems & Management (MSc/Professional Master's Programme) Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)
- Duration
- 5 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- 3,350 EUR
- Next application deadline
- View details
- Language level required
- English: B2German: A2
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MSc
- Duration
- 5 semesters
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in English (100%).
Programme description
The Information Systems & Management professional Master's degree programme prepares students to design, manage, and use information systems to support organisational goals and decision-making.
The programme can be studied part-time or full-time. It combines business management principles with information technology, focusing on systems analysis, data management, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems. Graduates gain the skills needed to bridge the gap between technical teams and management, ensuring effective, secure, and efficient use of information systems in modern organisations.
Programme structure
The Master’s programme Information Systems & Management is structured as a five-semester advanced training degree programme with a total of 90 ECTS. The curriculum is organised into mandatory modules, elective modules, and the final thesis phase.
Module Groups (Overview)
- Mandatory modules: 50 ECTS (10 modules × 5 ECTS)
- Elective modules: 10 ECTS (2 modules × 5 ECTS)
- Master’s Thesis & Colloquium: 30 ECTS (28 ECTS + 2 ECTS)
Optional study plan with modules:
- Master's Thesis
- Colloquium
- Sustainable Leadership
- Information Systems Research
- Project & Process Management
- Strategic Data Management
- IP Management
- Information Systems Elective 2
- Business Intelligence
- New Work in International Organisations
- Information Systems Elective 1
- Software Architecture Management
- Marketing & Product Management
- Strategic Management
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Specialist literature in other languages
- International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
- Content-related regional focus
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester application period:
15 April to 15 September
Summer semester application period:
1 November to1 March
Please check our application portal for all current application deadlines.
Please note that there is a non-refundable 50 EUR application fee for each study programme application.
Academic admissions requirements
To be admitted to our professional Master's programme applicants need a successfully completed, relevant university degree comprising at least six theoretical semesters of study, or an equivalent qualification (>180 ECTS credits). Also at least one year working experience in a related field is mandatory. Further requirements and details can be found on our homepage or in the relevant study and examination regulations.
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat A2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 6 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
| Applicants from | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|
All countries
|
3,350 EUR
|
Semester contribution
Students are required to pay a 87 EUR student union fee.
Living & services
Support for international students
- Support with registration procedures
Career advisory services
Study and Career Services
https://www.oth-aw.de/en/university/about-our-university/facilities/study-and-career-service/about-us/.
About us
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)
Please see link to all of our programmes: https://www.oth-aw.de/weiterbildung/.
University facts
- 50%International students at OTH Amberg-Weiden
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