Business Informatics (Bachelor)

With Business Informatics, you will study an interdisciplinary course that deals with the integration of business processes and information technology systems. Studying Business Informatics offers you the unique opportunity to acquire and combine both business and information technology skills.

You will study a wide range of topics, including data analysis, software development, business management, IT project management and much more.

The course uses various forms of teaching and learning (e.g. lectures, exercises, self-study, group work, project studies) to impart not only specialist knowledge but also key skills. Courses are primarily offered in German or occasionally in English. The types of courses used are seminars, lectures, lectures with tutorials and practical project seminars. Digital content and e-learning components complement classroom teaching.

Course structure and content

At the University of Kassel, one of the leading universities in Germany for digital innovation and transformation, all doors are open to you. Benefit from up-to-date course content that is closely aligned with the requirements of the economy. In close cooperation with companies and start-ups, you will have the opportunity to realize your own projects and gain valuable practical experience during your studies.

The close networking with the regional economy and the numerous cooperations with companies offer you the best opportunities for internships, final theses and direct entry into professional life. Take advantage of the many opportunities that Kassel offers you as a digital model region and develop your own innovative ideas. Furthermore, business informatics as an independent subject offers you a comprehensive education that prepares you optimally for the diverse challenges of the digital economy.

At a time when digitalization is shaping all areas of the economy and society, the demand for specialists with in-depth knowledge of the interface between business and IT is enormous. New technologies, for example in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), are constantly emerging and developing - which makes shaping digitalization in a wide range of areas a new ongoing task for companies and politicians.

A degree in business informatics opens up numerous career opportunities for you. The importance of IT and digitalization in business practice is increasingly in demand and the demand for specialists therefore remains high.

In addition, a successful Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics qualifies you to take up a Master's degree course.

More about career prospects

Individual support and a wide range of elective options characterize the Business Informatics course. Students can sharpen their profile by spending a semester abroad and specialize in practical projects. The close cooperation with foreign universities enables students of business informatics to complete a semester abroad and thus expand their intercultural and language skills. Numerous English-language courses provide optimal preparation for the international job market.

Do you want more than just theory? With us, you not only learn the theoretical basics, but also apply your knowledge directly in practical projects and work on innovative solutions. In this way, the Business Informatics degree program prepares you optimally for an international career.