Those who study with us today can change the world tomorrow. In this degree program, you will act on the pulse of time! You will learn skills for the use of innovative data competence and deal with future fields such as agile transformation, Big Data, applied AI and Internet of Things on a daily basis. All you have to do is press "enter" once! We're all about Future, Monday through Friday.
Why us – why here?
Small groups, direct contact with the lecturers, practical relevance to companies, cosmopolitan atmosphere on campus, mega opportunities on the job market, exciting practical case projects, internationality and semesters abroad guaranteed - and last but not least: an interdisciplinary professional and personal education as a return on investment for life.
Study program | Strategic Information Management |
Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
Standard period of study | 3 semester* |
Form of study | Full-time |
ECTS credits | 90 (120)* |
Lecture language | German/English (English > 50%) |
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Accreditation | ZEvA until 30.09.2026 |
Start of study** | Every winter semester** |
Application deadline for the summer semester | — |
Application deadline for the winter semester | 15.07. |
*We also allow you to start with 180 ECTS credits from your Bachelor's degree, on condition that the missing 30 ECTS credits are completed in the Master's degree. More information under admission requirements!
**About the semester dates.
The study program
Do you want to analyze data in agile projects and understand the business impact of decisions? As a business information scientist, business economist or computer scientist, you are already very familiar with the problems of operational processes and are possibly already dedicated to the task of optimally designing information and communication systems in a company? Then the contents of this master's degree program are just right for you! At the end of this program, you will be able to plan, implement, manage and control complex IT projects to achieve strategic corporate goals. You will be able to assess the scope that a suitable IT strategy has on the company's success and what contribution it makes to the strategic development of a company. And you will learn why "Strategic Information Management" requires a holistic and integrative approach and is clearly more than just securing competitive advantages. The collection and analysis of data and efficient business processes are the backbone of successful companies. Managing companies today is inconceivable without correct and timely information and the use of the Internet as well as innovative methods and IT tools.
Career prospects
The Strategic Information Management course qualifies you for a variety of management roles. Possible fields of application and employment are found at the interface between specialized departments and IT, as assistant to top decision-makers or in corporate line positions (business development, marketing, controlling, etc.). Your knowledge can also be used in the broad field of IT and corporate consulting or in the financial services sector.
Study structure
The degree program is designed for three semesters and is divided into the subject areas 1) Information Management with a focus on Business Analytics and Data Management, 2) Digitalization, Strategy and Risk Management, 3) Organization and Leadership. The requirements for the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of IT resources in a company are complex and demanding. Not least because many business processes are handled partially or completely via the Internet and the associated IT systems. Companies are increasingly becoming a "data-driven business", where information is collected automatically and forms the basis for decisions. The individual modules thoroughly prepare you for this. The following software and apps are used, among others: Python, SQL, Power BI, SPSS, Oracle, R.
First semester
- Data Science and Information Retrieval
- Applied Artifical Intelligence
- Data Management Analysis and Reporting
- Research Methods
- International Strategic Management
- Boundaryless Leadership
Second semester
- Data and Process Integration
- Ethik und Recht bei Big Data (Ethics and Law in Big Data)
- Agile Business Intelligence and Agile Project Management
- Data Analytics Research Project
- Securing the future - knowledge management
- Corporate management
Third semester
- Digital Business Transformation
- Change Management in IT Projects
- Master Thesis with Colloquium
- Additional module: Practice Transfer Project
Great content – close to practice!
In today's economy - characterized by a global environment - you need knowledge of methods and techniques, professional skills and a high level of social competence to meet the demanding challenges of this job. This degree program guarantees you a special standard of quality in conveying theoretical knowledge in lectures and in deepening it through interactive seminars and interdisciplinary group work.
In the courses, knowledge "from practice for practice" is imparted by lecturers in a lively and applicable manner.
In addition to many good reasons for a stay abroad, there are also many ways to fulfill this dream. We support you from the initial idea through the application process to the actual planning.
Excerpts of Module Descriptions
Other documents such as class schedules, applications, etc. can be found at: My studies.
