Business Informatics University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

The Master's programme in Business Informatics combines the core disciplines of computer science and business administration to develop innovative digital solutions for businesses and organisations.

The primary purpose of business informatics is to connect technological developments with business needs in order to design efficient processes, data-driven business models and sustainable digital strategies.

The Master's programme complements this with essential professional, analytical and communication skills.

In the first two semesters, students will develop competencies in software development, IT security, business management and digital innovation. Students learn to analyse complex challenges, evaluate technological and economic opportunities, and creatively develop practical solutions. The courses are practice-oriented and prepare students to work at the interface between technology and management.

The third semester is reserved for the Master's thesis and the colloquium.

The module overview for the upcoming semesters is available on our website. 

Examples of technical subjects include the following: Software Development, Internet of Things, Data Management and Business Analytics.

Examples of professional topics include the following: Introduction to Data Sciences, AI Ethics & Digital Governance, Leadership & Negotiation and Advanced Project Management.

Examples of business subjects include the following: Business Administration, Business Process Management, ERP Systems and Marketing.

The programme also offers elective modules that can be included in the curriculum as electives depending on each student's interests.

In order to learn another foreign language, German language courses as well as project work are offered throughout the semesters.

The programme has a total workload of 90 ECTS.

The course can be studied full time in three semesters or part time in five semesters and pursues several objectives to enhance the professional expertise of students.

The programme has a modular structure, comprising mandatory and elective modules. In general, optional modules are offered in relation to the core competencies. These optional modules vary each semester.

Compulsory modules in the winter semester are:

• Software Development
• AI Ethics & Digital Governance
• Business Administration

Compulsory modules in the summer semester are:

• Internet of Things
• Introduction to Data Sciences
• Business Process Management

Elective compulsory modules each 5 ECTS: 

• Business Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Data Management
• IT Security
• Advanced Project Management
• Sustainable Innovation Management
• Quality Management
• Leadership & Negotiation
• Controlling
• Business and IT Law
• ERP Systems
• Marketing
• Project T: Technical Project in Machine Learning
• Current Topic T
• Project B: Business Project in Business Analytics
• Current Topic B

Further information regarding the modules can be found in the module handbook.

German language courses are offered in different levels. In small groups, each student's language level will be determined, and students will be placed in courses designed to enhance their knowledge accordingly. Participation is optional, but we highly recommend reaching an adequate language level to increase future career perspectives in Germany.

Students may engage in voluntary internships in order to discover the work of industrial services in Germany. This enables students to have a practical approach for their Master's theses.

The Coordination Office Business Informatics is eager to support students in finding suitable internship positions. The Coordination Office collaborates with the Career Service of the university to offer career-related workshops and events as well as individual application portfolio checks.

• Academic requirements include a German "Diplom" degree, a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification with three and a half years of study in a technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, natural sciences, information science, etc.
• A minimum of one year of postgraduate full-time work experience is compulsory.
• Proof of English proficiency at B2 level is required. Please check the uni-assist English proficiency framework and the admission requirements for your chosen programme on our website (one is listed as an example).

APS
Applicants originating from China, India, or Vietnam additionally have to hand in the original certificate of the academic assessment office issued by the German embassy (“Akademische Prüfstelle”). Your application cannot be processed without this certificate. You may find further information here:

• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Peking (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Peking/Beijing: https://www.aps.org.cn/
• Academic Evaluation Center Science Section of the German Embassy New Delhi: https://aps-india.de/
• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Hanoi (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Hanoi: http://www.hanoi.diplo.de/

dMAT Test INDIA

Applicants from India applying for the summer semester 2027 onwards are required to take the dMAT test. Further information on registration and authorised test centres can be found here: https://www.d-mat.de/en/dmat-in-india/.

The tuition fee charged for the study programme in Business Informatics includes the official semester contribution. This covers the cost of the student union contribution and includes the "Semesterticket", a subscription-based public transport ticket for all local public transport, valid in all of Germany.

Living expenses in Emden are rather low; accommodation costs approx. 300 to 450 EUR per month.

Students from non-EU countries who have a residence permit for the purpose of studying (§16b AufenthG) may be employed for up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year without the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.

This regulation does not apply to student activities, such as assistant activities at universities or activities closely related to studies. These activities can be carried out for an unlimited period of time.

The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer offers scholarships aimed at all students who are already enrolled. Application for scholarships is limited and only available during a certain period of the year.

An overview can be found here: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/university-of-applied-sciences/organization/departments-a-z/international-office/international-students/scholarships.

The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer awards scholarships to female students to promote young female academics: www.hs-emden-leer.de/hochschule/organisation/einrichtungen/gleichstellungsstelle/nachwuchs-und-karrierefoerderung/femtalent-stipendium.

Students are supported in every single step of their studies, and they work in close collaboration with the Career Service of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer.

Thus, support is provided to students in their professional orientation and career entry. Moreover, an interdisciplinary venue is created that offers measures and events in the areas of "improving the quality of study" and "key competences".

These services include workshops, coaching and seminars, review of CVs and applications, company visits, and other relevant components to enhance external key competences.

If you study at our University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, you can apply for accommodation at the local residence hall before your arrival in Emden. There is one fully-furnished student dormitory, called “Steinweg 20”. Residence halls in Emden are not managed by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. Rather, they are managed by an independent organisation, the "Studentenwerk". Therefore, we are not in a position to guarantee an accommodation in such dorms.

Please note that move-in times are restricted due to semester dates.

Find more information here: Studierendenwerk Oldenburg.

Different options for housing are offered, such as student residences, flat shares and private flats. The Coordination Office Business Informatics obtains contacts for students who seek private accommodations.

As a university, we are confronted with changing conditions. We see this as an opportunity, an incentive and a challenge in equal measure. As a result, the demands placed on university teaching by politics and society are increasing today. The focus remains on the quality of teaching as well as on systems for quality assurance and development that are established and developed at our university.

Our campus offers short distances between students and lecturers and thrives on its personal atmosphere. We aim at a strong feeling of belonging and are proud of our motivated staff. The students are always at the core of our activities. Our campus is lively and there is always time for public discussion and academic discourse.

The university takes on a responsibility for sustainable development within our society. We want our students to be able to meet future challenges in accordance with the principles of sustainability. Our research is oriented towards helping to solve global problems in technology, economy and society. As an institution, we would like to support sustainable development particularly in our own region.

We aim at expanding interdisciplinary and international cooperation in lecturing and research activities. We want to set the stage for an international atmosphere and a wealth of cultural activities on campus. In lecturing, our main goal is to take care of our students intensively and individually. We want to give them the qualifications to graduate successfully and enable them to take on responsible positions in businesses and organisations. We support them in developing their personality during the time they are with us.

Our staff is our team. We want to offer them job security and a place in which they can work along the guidelines of our overall concept with the highest degree of qualification and motivation possible. We try to create an atmosphere of professional freedom that caters to their individual needs.

The course of study takes place in the town of Emden (population 50,000), which is one of the locations of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. The university is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. Today, 3,563 students study at the various faculties. Because of their coastal location, the region of East Frisia and Emden are popular holiday destinations and offers numerous cultural and recreational facilities. The cost of living is fairly low. Cities such as Hamburg or Amsterdam are within 300 km of Emden.

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