Students

• are able to perform a demanding professional activity in all sectors related to the planning, development and use of business information systems;
• know relevant sources of information and the relevant regulatory frameworks and how to access these materials, including for independent further development;
• are able to describe and analyze business information systems tasks using suitable models;
• contribute to the solution of these tasks from both an explanation-oriented and a design-oriented perspective;
• can think analytically, recognize complex interrelationships, assess existing solutions to problems and develop their own solutions with the help of an application of integral knowledge from economics, business information systems and computer science;
• are able to reflect on their results and present them appropriately;
• can work successfully in a group and communicate and discuss efficiently with different target groups;
• are able to comprehend the scientific theoretical foundations of the subject, can acquaint themselves with current research findings in the subject and develop these further;
• are thus qualified to pursue an academic activity with the aim of obtaining a dissertation;
• are able to recognize new types of problems, abstract them, creatively develop innovative solution ideas, design and apply appropriate methods and methods to solve them, and assess their suitability.

What is it about?

The increasing networking of market partners and growing competition in traditional and electronic markets are increasing the importance of offering electronic services (e-services).

The challenge for e-service experts is to support or enable a promising business model with the help of a technological solution.

One example is the establishment of an electronic marketplace: instead of buying individually, partners are sought in order to bundle the needs of everyone and negotiate more favorable conditions through bulk purchasing. Finally, transport is organized.

Sample study plan with focus on e-services

You can download an overview of the structure of the degree program here. Click on the appropriate link, depending on when you will start or have started the Master's program:

• Start winter semester
• Start summer semester

Compulsory specialization areas, modules, events

The following specialization areas, modules and courses must be attended within the E-Services specialization:

• Business Information Systems: specialization in Information Management
• Economics: Specialization - Marketing or Service Management
• Computer Science: At least 10 LP in the field of Distributed Systems or Connected and Mobile Systems
• Scientific seminars in the fields of marketing or service management and information management
• Master's thesis in one of the above-mentioned fields of business information systems, economics or computer science

What is it about?

For a successful and value-oriented corporate management, it is essential to optimize internal and external financial and information flows. Graduates of this specialization are experts in the interface between finance and information management.

You know how (capital) markets work and the decision-making processes of investors. Your knowledge of finance and the management of information systems will enable you to develop information systems in order to analyze, control and evaluate financial flows.

Sample study plan with focus on Finance

You can download an overview of the structure of the degree program here. Click on the appropriate link, depending on when you will start or have started the Master's program:

• Start winter semester
• Start summer semester

Compulsory specialization areas, modules, events

The following specialization areas, modules and courses must be attended within the finance specialization:

• Economics: specialization in finance and either controlling or economic policy analysis
• Computer Science: At least 10 LP in the field of information systems
• Scientific seminars in the chosen economic specializations
• Master's thesis in the field of finance

Weitere empfohlene Module

Neben den Pflichtmodulen für den Schwerpunkt Finance werden weitere Vertiefungsgebiete, Module bzw. Veranstaltungen empfohlen. Diese runden das Studienprofil in dem gewählten Schwerpunkt ab.

• Die Orientierung in dem nicht vertieften wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Gebiet Controlling oder Wirtschaftspolitische Analyse
• weitere Module im Informatik-Bereich Informationssysteme

What is it about?

Ein kontinuierlicher Informationsfluss bildet die Lebensdauer für das Management in vielen Wirtschaftsfeldern. Er kann nur durch integrierende Softwareanwendungen zur Verfügung gestellt und verarbeitet werden.

This specialization  deals with the selection and adaptation of software to company-specific conditions. The right decision is essential for business success. Graduates know the business processes that need to be supported and optimized and are aware of their feasibility.

Sample study plan with focus on information engineering

You can download an overview of the structure of the degree program here. Click on the appropriate link, depending on when you will start or have started the Master's program:

• Start winter semester
• Start summer semester

Compulsory specialization areas, modules, events

The following specialization areas, modules and courses must be attended within the information engineering specialization:

• Business Information Systems: specialization in Information Management
• Economics: Specialization in Corporate Management & Organization
• Computer science: At least 10 LP in the field of software engineering and vehicle computer science
• Scientific seminars in the areas of corporate management & organization and information management
• Master's thesis in the field of software engineering and vehicle computer science

What is it about?

Logistics services determine our economic life to a large extent. Many companies often work together to manufacture a product. Goods must be delivered "just in time" to ensure that production runs perfectly.

The division of labor requires networking and inter-company solutions in order to plan and control the flow of goods appropriately. High demands are placed on the robustness and fault tolerance of the processes. Otherwise, for example, a traffic jam on the highway that causes a delayed delivery could delay production and result in enormous costs.

Graduates of the logistics specialization are trained for leadership positions in development and management in this growing market.

Sample study plan with focus on logistics

You can download an overview of the structure of the degree program here. Click on the appropriate link, depending on when you will start or have started the Master's program:

Start winter semester

Start summer semester

Compulsory specialization areas, modules, events

The following specialization areas, modules and courses must be attended within the logistics specialization:

• Business Information Systems Master's specialization in Decision Support
• Economic Master's specialization in Production and Logistics
• Computer Science Master's specialization in Distributed Systems or Connected and Mobile Systems
• Economics seminar in the Master's specialization in Production and Logistics and Business Information Systems seminar in the Master's specialization in Decision Support
• Master's thesis in the specialization Decision Support, Production and Logistics or in the chosen computer science specialization Distributed Systems or Connected and Mobile Systems

Further recommended modules

In addition to the compulsory modules for the Logistics specialization, further areas of specialization, modules or courses are recommended. These complete the study profile in the chosen specialization.

• (Further) Computer Science modules from the fields of Distributed Systems or Connected and Mobile Systems

What is it about?

Medicine and healthcare have benefited considerably from information and communication technology. IT applications range from electronic patient records and the establishment of special programs to improve the health of chronically ill patients to information management in hospitals.

Graduates of this specialization are qualified to work as IT experts in all areas of the healthcare sector. They are qualified for strategic and tactical information management in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as in healthcare regions ("eHealth").

Sample study plan with focus on medicine and health

You can download an overview of the structure of the degree program here. Click on the appropriate link, depending on when you will start or have started the Master's program:

Start winter semester

Start summer semester

Compulsory specialization areas, modules, events

The following specialization areas, modules and courses must be attended within the medicine and healthspecialization:

• Business Information Systems Master's specialization in Information Management
• Economic Master's specialization in Controlling
• Computer Science Master's specialization in Medical Computer Science
• 2 seminars from the 3 specializations above
• Master's thesis in the computer science specialization Medical Computer Science

Further recommended modules

In addition to the compulsory modules for the specialization in Medicine and Health, further areas of specialization, modules or courses are recommended. These complete the study profile in the chosen specialization.

• Course Medical Information Systems B in the module Advanced Topics in Business Information Systems
• Further computer science modules from the field of information systems

The MIS is more of a computer science-oriented business information systems degree program. Despite this, both degrees can be achieved in just 4 semesters due to the mutual recognition of coursework in this integrated program.

The study plan provides a two-semester degree program at the TU Braunschweig (Phase A), followed by a further year at the College of Information Science & Technology at the UNO (Phase B).

In phase (A), we recommend attending the following modules at the TU:

• Business Information Systems specialization Decision Support or Information Management
• Scientific Work - Seminar
• Computer Networks II or Relational Database Systems II
• Industrial software development management
• Methods of business information systems (mathematics or empiricism)
• Both specializations in Business Administration

The credits earned in business information systems can be transferred to phase (B) together with previous credits from the Bachelor's program and shorten the MBA program in Omaha to just two semesters. The MBA credits earned in the USA are transferred back to TU Braunschweig so that the degree program can be completed.

At the UNO we recommend attending the following modules:

• Management the IS Function -> Strategic Information Management
• Electronic Commerce oder Decision Support Systems und Advanced System Analysis and Design -> Business Information Systems Specialization
• Managing the Distributed Computing Environment -> Applied distributed systems
• Research in MIS and Thesis -> Master's thesis
• Database Management oder Data Communications

The outlined model is open to all Master's students of Business Information Systems at the TU Braunschweig. Please note the language requirements of the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Contact persons are Dr. Kopka of the International Office at the TU Braunschweig (u.kopka(at)tu-bs.de) and the program officer Prof. Dr. Dirk Mattfeld (d.mattfeld(at)tu-bs.de). If you have any questions regarding credit transfer, please contact your international coordinator. Further information on the program can be found here.

The MBA at the University of Nebraska is a completely business-oriented Master's degree program with a strong financial and controlling focus. Due to the reciprocal transfer of credits, both degrees in this integrated program can be completed in only 5 (MBA) instead of the original 7 semesters.

The study plan provides a two-semester degree program at the TU Braunschweig (Phase A), followed by a further two semesters at the College of Business Administration at the UNO (Phase B). The MBA concludes with a one-semester Master's thesis, again at the TU Braunschweig (Phase C).

In phase (A), students complete courses in computer science and business information systems. The credits earned in business information systems can be transferred to phase (B) together with preliminary credits from the Bachelor's program and shorten the MBA program in Omaha to just two semesters. The MBA credits earned in the USA are transferred back to TU Braunschweig and shorten phase (C) there to just one semester.

The outlined model is open to all Master's students of Business Information Systems at the TU Braunschweig. As a rule, the MBA program must be financed individually, with UNO's tuition fees being the largest factor. However, the UNO has provided the TU Braunschweig with a number of free study places, which are primarily awarded to students with very good grades.

In addition, TU Braunschweig regularly tries to acquire DAAD scholarships. Further funding opportunities may be available through scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Fulbright Commission and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (SDW).

Contact persons are Dr. Kopka of the International Office at the TU Braunschweig (u.kopka(at)tu-bs.de) and the program officer Prof. Dr. Dirk Mattfeld (d.mattfeld(at)tu-bs.de). If you have any questions regarding credit transfer, please contact your international coordinator.