Master Information Systems: Interdisciplinary business informatics degree program with a focus on digital transformation
Unique interdisciplinary Master's degree in Information Systems with a holistic view of people, tasks and IT.
The MIS (Master Information Systems (M.Sc.) at Pforzheim University) has been successfully preparing talented young people for a professional future in Information Systems since 2001. MIS graduates achieve a high level of employability, which is why the goal of our program is a 100% placement rate, which means that we strive to ensure that all our graduates find a job immediately. This is our aspiration and makes us very proud of our graduates.
What you can expect:
- Innovative topics with a focus on digital transformation
- Interdisciplinary connections and a wide range of elective options in the fields of IT and management
- Nationally and internationally accredited teaching as well as the option of a double degree
- International study experience can be gained, for example, as part of a voluntary semester abroad with a learning agreement - for example at the IESEG School of Management (Lille or Paris campus) or at the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School.
Special features:
- Wide range of elective options (individual profile development via compulsory electives with a total volume of 24 ECTS from the fields of IT and management)
- The degree program opens up and promotes a wide range of opportunities for international experience at international partner universities.
- Double degree program between HSPF Business School and University of Ljubljana, School of Economics (LU SEB)
- Doctorate possible afterwards
Typical professional fields of our graduates are: IT Consultant, Manager, Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Product Owner, Project Manager, Software Developer, SAP Consultant, Solution Architect
The M. Sc. Information Systems (MIS) deals with the innovative design of digital transformation and the development of strategies and solutions to master current and future challenges and changes for organization, structures, systems and culture. The course focuses on teaching the relevant skills and competencies that companies and organizations need to be able to compete in digital markets in the future.
The M. Sc. Information Systems qualifies students to develop innovative digital solutions for future-oriented business models. It also teaches the basics of designing and implementing effective and efficient collaborative business processes.
The bilingual, internationally accredited degree program analyzes the connections between business informatics, applied computer science and business administration.
In its courses, the MIS addresses current topics, trends and the latest technologies from the perspective of business informatics. The MIS is characterized by practical projects and theses through an excellent network of company contacts, learning and working in small groups, individual support and close, personal contact with the lecturers.
Our MIS curriculum is continuously updated to meet current and future requirements for a successful career in business informatics. New subject areas and specializations that are now offered are:
- Generative AI (AI is the future and is driving digital transformation in companies)
- Business transformation with SAP (operational information/application systems)
- Business analytics and Process mining (business processes)
- Customer experience, digital service and user-centric solution design (customer -interaction and process at the heart of the strategy)
Please contact us for further information.
Tuition Fees
Administrative costs, fees for the student ID card and a contribution to the student body. No tuition fee for German students, EU or EEA nationals and students with a German university entrance qualification. For other international students: tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Contact
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: mis(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de.
The study program combines specialized knowledge of Business Computing, Applied Computer Science and Computer Engineering. New technological developments and specialized IT topics are presented by professors of diverse disciplines. Additionally, you can learn more about the latest technological trends and market developments in the field of Information Systems.
The course content is geared to current IT-technological and market-relevant innovations and conveys the corresponding technical and methodological competence. It further enhances the competency of prospective IT professionals and executives in the following fields, preparing for leading positions and expert functions in management and IT:
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Evaluation, selection, development and use of Information Systems within a company
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Development, evaluation and selection of architectures in business and engineering applications
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Technology of IT-systems
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Management techniques at the operative and strategic levels in national and international environments
Starting in the first semester, the program offers students course options. By choosing your focus in IT and/or management, you can leave a personal mark on your studies depending on your interest and career destination (for example the field of elective subjects, practice and research projects or experimental working). Even on an international level, if you wish: There is the option of participating in a Double Degree program at the University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (SEBLU). In addition, students can gain international experience through a voluntary semester abroad based on a Learning Agreement, for example at partner universities such as the IESEG School of Management (Campus Lille or Paris) or the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School in France.
