Information Systems - Bachelor of Science
As a cross-sectional discipline, Information Systems in Osnabrück offers students a relatively young subject area that is positioned between business, computer science and technology. The aim of Information Systems specialists is to work together with users and programmers to develop suitable information systems that offer solutions for changing challenges in companies and organizations. Current topics such as big data and artificial intelligence are also considered. The subject combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
As a cross-sectional discipline, Information Systems in Osnabrück offers students a relatively young subject area that is positioned between business, computer science and technology. The Bachelor's degree program has an interdisciplinary structure and, in addition to Information Systems, also includes content from Computer Science and Business Administration and Economics.
The aim of Information Systems specialists is to work together with users and programmers to develop suitable information systems that offer solutions for changing challenges in companies and organizations. Current topics such as big data and artificial intelligence are also considered. The subject combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
After completing your Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, you can go on to study for a Master's degree: We are particularly pleased if you stay at Osnabrück University for the Master's program. A direct career start is also possible, depending on your individual interests, e.g. For example, in management consulting, project management, IT controlling, systems analysis, strategic corporate development or in the development of information and communication systems. Founding a start-up is also a possible alternative, especially to realize your own ideas.
In addition to courses in Information Systems, the basic training in the first four semesters includes courses in Computer Science and Business Administration and Economics.
In the fifth and sixth semesters, you can further deepen your studies in the two compulsory elective areas of Information Systems/ Computer Science and Economics / Methods. You also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad during this part of the course before completing your studies with a Bachelor's thesis in the sixth semester.
Exemplary study plan (180 CP)
| Sem. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Information Systems 10 CP | Mathematics for Business Administration and Economics 10 CP | Computer science for practitioners 10 CP | |||
| 2 | Statistics for Business Administration and Economics 10 CP | Foundations of Microeconomics 10 CP | Foundations of Organization 5 CP | Database Systems 5 CP | ||
| 3 | Civil and corporate law 6 CP | Fundamentals of Finance 5 CP | Commercial accounting 5 CP | Scientific work 5 CP | Software Engineering 10 CP | |
| 4 | Modeling of information systems 10 CP | KLR1 5 CP | Media Law 4 CP | Proseminar WI 5 CP | In-depth topics WI 5 CP | |
| 5 | Compulsory elective Information Systems/ Computer Science 35 CP2 | Compulsory elective area Economics and Methods3 15 CP | ||||
| 6 | Bachelor thesis 10 CP | |||||
1 KLR: Cost and performance accounting
2 In the compulsory elective area Information Systems/ Computer Science (35 CP), a minimum of 5 CP and a maximum of 15 CP must be selected from the area of Computer Science
3 Thearea of business studies comprises modules from the areas of business administration, economics and methods.
Color codes:
| Compulsory modules/ WI | Compulsory modules/ INF | Compulsory modules/ WiWi3 | Compulsory modules other | Compulsory elective areas | Bachelor thesis |
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's degree programs (one subject) - open admission.
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not stipulate a compulsory stay abroad . The opportunity to spend a period of study at a foreign university, for example as part of an exchange program, is of course open to students even without a compulsory semester abroad. The School of Business Administration and Economics and the International Office support students throughout the entire process, from the preparation of the stay abroad to the crediting of courses after their return to Osnabrück. The International Office provides information about the general framework conditions and the cooperations of Osnabrück University. Information on the Erasmus partners can be obtained directly from the department.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.