Building bridges between business requirements and informatics
Business processes in companies and public administrations are increasingly shaped by digitalization. The Business Informatics program combines the fundamentals of business administration with programming, software engineering, IT security, and knowledge of enterprise software. As a small university in the state of Bremen, we are able to provide a solid foundation and diverse knowledge in small, manageable groups, while also fostering teamwork. You will learn to bridge the gap between business requirements and computer science and to improve work processes through the use of information technology. By focusing on the connection between digital sovereignty, open source, and sustainability, we lay a solid foundation for creative approaches to the digitalization of processes. A practical semester and a final two-semester project provide a reality check. As a graduate, you’ll have opportunities in manufacturing, service, and administrative roles. Typical responsibilities include designing and implementing information systems, providing systems consulting to optimize business processes, and working in sales or training.
Why choose this programme
Project work right from the start of your studies
Already on day one of the programme, interdisciplinary teams are formed with the informatics students that will accompany them in the introduction phase of their studies. An introduction to the open source based IT infrastructure and small tasks along the way to developing automation chains prepare the teams for their first larger project assignment.Open spaces for experimental learning
In addition to smaller and larger projects in the context of the courses, extra-curricular working groups made up of students from different semesters, lecturers and technical staff provide an environment for joint experimentation to further develop the open source based IT infrastructure.Cooperation partnerships with regional companies or organisations
In particular the one-year projects at the end of the study programme offer a good opportunity to work in a team on a practical task in cooperation with companies or organisations and to gain a small insight into the future work routine.
Well-versed in different subject-specific cultures
Development of business applications in interdisciplinary projects
The primary role of Business Informatics graduates is to design, implement, and maintain business application systems tailored to manufacturing companies, service providers, or public administration. Current societal discussions regarding digital sovereignty in Europe based on open source are integrated into the coursework to lay the groundwork for developing sustainable software solutions for business processes. This forms the foundation for typical tasks such as automated data analysis to support business decisions, production control based on sensor data, business process modeling and automation, the development of interfaces for integrating existing information systems, and the implementation of document management systems, quality management systems, or multimedia systems, or the development of a selection process for software tools. These are just a few examples of a wide range of applications.
Facts about the study programme
Degree of Studies
Bachelor of ScienceStudy Form
Full-time study / Part-time studyTerm of Admission
admission-freeTerm of Admission
Winter semesterMain Course Language
GermanStandard Period of Study
7 Semester
The best of Business Administration and Informatics
Get to know and combine both subject-specific cultures
The Bachelor’s program in Business Informatics is guided by the principle of combining a solid education in information technology engineering with foundational and applied knowledge of business administration. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary education that equips students to solve problems at the intersection of information technology and business administration. The focus is on the planning, development, implementation, cost-effective use, and, where applicable, integration of information and communication systems, as well as on the broader societal discourse surrounding these topics. Business IT specialists are expected to bridge the gap between the fields of computer science and business administration and develop solutions.
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Programme overview
During the introductory phase of the program, students begin their studies by working on a specific project in small teams. Through various courses, they acquire the foundational knowledge in computer science necessary for a thorough understanding of software systems, as well as the fundamental concepts of business administration required for designing digitalization projects in companies or public organizations. Examples are used to highlight connections between the various academic disciplines. Field trips to local companies provide insight into everyday professional life. After completing additional foundational courses, students gain hands-on experience in their future professional field during their practicum semester. Alternatively, they can gain international experience by spending a semester abroad. Starting in the 6th semester, required-elective modules provide in-depth coverage of a wide range of specialized topics in business informatics. The project and the bachelor’s thesis conclude the program.
IThrough an introductory phase, we work with students to facilitate their transition from high school, vocational training, or the workforce to university studies. Starting in the first semester, all students are introduced to the program’s open-source-based infrastructure, which they can access at any time from their own laptops. Sustainability is a top priority in this process. Your own laptop can easily be a refurbished device in the lower price range that will suffice for your entire degree program. University staff are happy to assist you with purchasing one at the start of your studies.
The academic culture is shaped by the interplay of digital literacy, open source, and sustainability. These aspects are addressed and explored in depth in many courses throughout the program.
Project-based learning from the first to the last semester fosters a pleasant academic atmosphere. The interdisciplinary composition of the project groups, in particular, provides excellent preparation for a career in the field.
Nowadays, software systems are not developed in a vacuum but are typically integrated into an existing system landscape. In addition, the growing challenges of IT security play an increasingly important role in software development. For this reason, at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, we offer elective courses that allow students to specialize in system integration or IT security, with these specializations certified on their transcripts.
In extracurricular working groups, such as the infrastructure group, students and faculty work together to further develop the open-source-based IT infrastructure and test open-source applications.
A professional practice semester gives students an insight into professional life, which lets them structure the study programme based on well-founded expectations of their subsequent professional field. Working in a company allows students to establish contacts and develop specific career prospects. Alternatively, an international internship or study abroad can be arranged, which will support the personal development of students with the acquisition of intercultural skills and international practical or study experience. The Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences supports study abroad opportunities by cooperating with foreign universities and offering scholarships.
Admission and application
Admission to the programme requires a general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences or an educational qualification recognised as equivalent. The Registration Office and the Student Advisory Service can provide information on the options for studying without a higher education entrance qualification. The admission requirement for foreign students is an C1 language level in German.
The Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) study programme admits students in the winter semester every year. The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 August.
Please apply online through our ecampus application portal where you can upload all the necessary documents.
The Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is a member of UNI-ASSIST (Application Services for International Students). Prospective students who have gained their university entrance qualification outside the European Union (EU) can therefore submit their application directly to UNI-ASSIST. To ensure adequate processing time, the application for the winter semester should be submitted to UNI-ASSIST by 30 June. Following a successful review, this is forwarded on to the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. UNI-ASSIST charges applicants a fee to process the application.
You can find further information on the application procedure on the Registration and Examination Office’s website.
Before study commences, take advantage of the opportunity to participate in our internal preparatory courses as well as the offers for prospective students.
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Business Informatics