This English-language MSc programme combines technical and theoretical training across business informatics, computer science, business administration and mathematics to prepare you for work in an increasingly digital professional landscape — including business, industry and public service. The curriculum balances method-focused teaching with practical experience so you can both deepen technical skills and understand their application in real organisational contexts.
You will be encouraged to conduct independent, research-oriented work: learning to analyse, evaluate and apply current scientific knowledge at an advanced level. The course is flexible, allowing you to define your own profile by choosing electives from the four disciplines and by taking part in several practice-oriented modules. Practical teamwork is emphasised through a year-long software project that practices software management in teams, and academic skills are reinforced by participation in at least one seminar. Your studies conclude with an individual Master’s thesis addressing a research-related problem in business informatics.
Requirements / core components
This Master's curriculum follows the Bologna framework and is built to accumulate 120 ECTS, with a pacing of about 30 ECTS per semester. The programme is interdisciplinary, combining business administration, computer science, mathematics and business informatics, and is intentionally flexible so you can shape a study path that deepens existing strengths or broadens into new areas.
Key taught components include elective clusters in business administration (choose one focal area), a broad range of computer science and mathematics electives, and business informatics electives that allow concentration on specific knowledge domains. The business administration options are: Accounting and Finance (internal/external accounting, decision and investment theory); Market-Oriented Management (market-focused company perspective); and Information and Innovation Management (resource-based company perspective). Practical and seminar modules emphasize applied scientific skills: team-based research projects, software project modelling, project management and quality assurance, plus seminars to practice comparing and evaluating research and an individual module on scientific working methods.
The degree culminates in a 30‑ECTS Master’s thesis where you conduct an independent research project under a supervising professor and demonstrate the competencies developed during coursework. Learning outcomes include advanced applied problem‑solving in business informatics, the ability to develop and evaluate technical and managerial solutions, competence in scientific methods and teamwork in substantial software or research projects, and readiness for further research or professional practice. The programme’s elective structure also enables you to tailor your profile to your prior Bachelor’s background and career goals.
Requirements (curriculum components)
This consecutive MSc builds directly on a relevant undergraduate degree and evaluates applicants by their prior academic preparation. Admission is granted through an eligibility assessment that checks whether your previous studies and documented knowledge match the programme’s requirements.
If you studied outside the listed fields, your degree may still be considered if it is judged comparable. Make sure you can demonstrate strong subject knowledge in the specified areas and that you meet the credit and grade requirements before applying. For the exact GPA threshold and full details, consult the programme webpage below.
Detailed information on admission requirements: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/degree-programs/sciences/business-informatics-ms
Winter Semester (International)
All details can be found at:https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/admissions/deadlines.
Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge IT and business, such as business/IT analyst, software project manager, IT consultant, or product manager in industry, consulting and public service. The combination of technical depth and business knowledge makes graduates attractive for positions that require translating business requirements into technical solutions and managing development teams.
The programme’s strong research orientation and the 30‑ECTS Master’s thesis also provide a clear pathway to doctoral studies or research roles in academia and industrial R&D. Practical modules and the year-long software project give direct experience useful for entering development teams or technical leadership positions.
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