The MIS study model consists of a combination of content from the fields of business informatics and applied computer science, combined with application-oriented topics / organisational functions and general management.
The courses offered are geared towards current developments in IT technology. Lecturers from various disciplines provide you with in-depth specialist knowledge and interdisciplinary connections within the field of information systems.
The advantages of studying MIS
Together with domestic and international students, you will develop solutions to business-related issues. In the courses, lecturers with practical experience will also pass on their knowledge to you. The university's business contacts in general, and those of our undergraduate programmes in particular, are an excellent addition to the programme and are reflected in diverse, interesting, challenging and, above all, current practical projects. The M.Sc. Information Systems takes the latest developments in the IT sector into account: the course content is tailored to current IT technological and market-relevant innovations and imparts the associated technical and methodological expertise.
Many colleagues from the programme are active in the field of applied research. The MIS is also affiliated with the doctoral programme at Pforzheim University. In addition to the range of English-language subjects on offer, you will also benefit from a wide range of opportunities to spend a semester abroad at one of Pforzheim University's partner universities.
Threefold award: Pforzheim University is a Celonis Academic Centre of Excellence
Pforzheim University has once again been named a Celonis Academic Centre of Excellence – for the third time in a row. This places it among the top international universities that are leaders in teaching, research and application of process mining.
The award recognises our ongoing commitment to inspiring and educating students in future-oriented topics such as digital business processes, data analytics and process automation. At the Faculty of Economics and Law, more than 1,300 students per year are now familiarised with the Celonis platform in nine modules at bachelor's and master's level.
Through interdisciplinary teaching concepts, international research collaborations and innovative practical projects with industry partners, we are actively shaping the future of digital process management – and opening up excellent career prospects for our students in a rapidly growing professional field.
More information about the award and the Celonis Academic Alliance:
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Further information about the Celonis Academic Alliance: www.celonis.com/academic-alliance
Internationally and nationally accredited teaching quality
The high quality of our teaching is confirmed by AACSB and AQAS accreditations and, last but not least, by the job market.
AACSB
As part of the Faculty of Economics and Law at Pforzheim University, the MIS programme meets the highest global standards. This is certified by the world's leading accreditation institution, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The international accreditation label is considered one of the most prestigious awards and is an international confirmation of outstanding quality in university education in economics. Pforzheim University is thus one of currently 10 AACSB-accredited universities in German-speaking countries. It is the second university in Baden-Württemberg and the first university of applied sciences in Germany whose high quality in teaching and applied research has been confirmed by AACSB.
AQAS
The Master of Science in Information Systems is accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS) in Bonn. The following excerpt from the previous accreditation report confirms the high quality of teaching and the unique positioning of the programme concept: ‘The close connection between business, technology and management is a unique selling point that is of great interest to both applicants and industry and administration. Graduates are offered realistic opportunities on the job market. The mix of foreign and German students, German- and English-language courses, and theory and practice is particularly positive.’
International university relations
International university relations
Pforzheim University has the highest proportion of international students in Germany, has extensive academic relationships with universities and organisations around the world, and cooperates with internationally renowned companies.
Our course content has an international focus right from the start. This internationality is ensured by:
- the focus of the course content
- the bilingual teaching concept (German/English)
- the composition of the student group
- cooperation with international partner universities
Examples of cooperation with international universities: Joint case study work with student project teams from Chico State University in California and the Canadian University HEC Montreal as part of the English-language course ‘Business Process Management’.
Projects provide early training in project management and social skills. The project teams consist of students from different countries. This allows students to intensify their language skills and gain early experience in working with people from other cultures.
Of course, our students also have the opportunity to attend a foreign partner university as part of a voluntary semester abroad in combination with a ‘Learning Agreement’. You can find more information on this on the pages of our International Office.
