Business IT (Bachelor)

If you want to study business informatics, you should enjoy logical thinking and be interested in business processes. The ability to work in a team, communication skills and social competence are also required, as projects are almost exclusively developed in a team. A good knowledge of English is advantageous for studying the specialised literature, which is often in English. No prior knowledge of computer science is required. All the basics are taught in the first semesters.

Personal requirements

• You are communicative, preferably also in English
• You like to work in a team, but can also organise yourself well
• You quickly recognise structures and essentials
• You enjoy working with IT technology
• You are able to deal with conflict and are solution-orientated
• You have an interest in business and current affairs

Specialist requirements

• No previous specialised knowledge is required
• You don't have to be a computer "freak"

Offer at the faculty

• Mathematics preliminary course
• Ready2Code - programming course for beginners
• Small groups for seminars, exercises and practicals
• State-of-the-art technical equipment
• Personally approachable professors
• Dedicated contact persons for all study-related questions
• Student representation: student council

The degree programme is divided into six semesters. In addition to imparting specialist knowledge and soft skills, great importance is attached to the practical relevance of the content taught.
In addition to a solid basic education in the subject areas of business administration and computer science, the degree programme imparts skills in the social sciences and law - there is also the option of setting individual specialisations.

The strong practical orientation of the degree programme is reflected not only in the content, but also in the form of the courses. In addition to lectures, the programme focuses on student presentations, group work and practical projects. In the sixth semester, you will first complete an internship in a company or institution and then write your final thesis. During the degree programme, students have access to the latest software from the field of business informatics.

Graduates of the degree programme are able to work at the interface between users, developers and business administrators and are able to successfully implement scientific methods and techniques in professional practice.

You can also study the Business Informatics degree programme dual study programme and optimally combine theory and practice. You get to know both sides and can apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice or discuss questions from your day-to-day work at the university.

The practical component is firmly integrated into the degree programme, with regular alternation between practice in the company and theory on campus. During the lecture-free period, you will be at the company or on holiday. You take your exams at the end of the semester.

A number of regional companies offer the dual study programme in cooperation with Fulda University of Applied Sciences. You do not have to change your place of residence for the phases with the practice partner or at the university. As the practice partners invest in your training, the chances of being taken on by many companies are very good. In addition, you have excellent career opportunities in a wide range of sectors.

University entrance qualification 
Applicants who have not obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September

With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September