Information Systems – Master of Science University of Cologne

The programme is hosted by the Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS). Members of the CIIS and the CIIS on an institutional level have achieved remarkable recognition in most recent ranking surveys; e.g. according to WirtschaftsWoche (WIWO) Ranking, a leading German business magazine, professors Wolf Ketter, Christoph Rosenkranz, and Detlef Schoder all rank among the top 5% of all business researchers in German-speaking countries. In addition, the CIIS is one of the best ranked information systems research institutions worldwide according to the recently released 2021 ranking by the Association of Information Systems (first place in Germany, top 10 in Europe, and top 100 worldwide).

• Digital Transformation and Analytics
• Information Systems and Information Management
• Information Systems and Integrated Information
• Systems Information Systems and Systems Development
• Information Systems for Sustainable Society

Through your direct contact with the professors of the institute, you will receive an excellent education, as professors in the CIIS rank among the top scholars within their fields. Many of our graduates have developed business contacts even before completing their studies. For detailed information, please go to ciis.uni-koeln.de.

Our faculty has benefited from many years of experience working with companies and with visiting lecturers from a variety of professional fields. These professionals and managers bring highly relevant industry experience to the programme, resulting in sector-specific, up-to-date programme content that combines practice and theory and reflects the real world.

From basic knowledge to your personal expert know-how

• Within this programme, the core and advanced sections cover the theoretical and methodological basis. You can select between two major groups by choosing the modules in Information Systems I & II and Digital Transformation or Information Systems and Environmental Sustainability, Analytics and Applications, and Digital Transformation and Innovation.
• The Specialisation Section teaches major-specific basics and, in addition, advanced skills within the same area. While Computer Science is compulsory, you can also choose another from three areas.
• The Supplementary Section serves as an additional section for developing a more specific profile – either by deepening and specialising or by diversifying knowledge. According to our interdisciplinary approach, further modules from business administration as well as from social sciences or economics are available to students.
• With the Master’s thesis required for the successful completion of your studies, you will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have personally acquired throughout the programme and will be ready to continue your career as an expert in your field.

• Bachelor's degree
• at least 20 ECTS credits in the field of Information Systems
• at least 30 ECTS credits in the field(s) of Business Administration and/or Economics
• at least 30 ECTS credits in the field(s) of Statistics and/or Mathematics and/or Informatics

Please find more information and a full list of requirements here.

The semester contribution amounts to approx. 320 EUR per semester. The fee includes a public transport ticket for regional transport throughout Germany ("Deutschlandsemesterticket").

Scholarships and further financing options

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Accommodation is available through the student union ("Kölner Studierendenwerk") or on the private housing market. Rent for a single room in a student hall of residence is approx. 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Rent for a single room on the private housing market is approx. 400 EUR to 600 EUR.