This phase, which covers the first and second semesters, will provide you with a solid foundation in business informatics, computer science, business administration, and other interdisciplinary subjects. You will also develop an understanding of the necessary mathematical and statistical methods. The course on the fundamentals of digitalisation and digital transformation introduces you to the basics of business informatics. The introduction to business thinking and practice will equip you with the tools to analyse and select business decisions. The fundamentals of computer science and programming, as well as practical computer science, will provide you with the IT skills you need for your further studies.

The first year of study also gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of business informatics and computer science. This will help you to discover your own interests and talents, and make decisions about your future specialisation.

From the third semester onwards, you will enter the specialisation phase, which will deepen your knowledge of various aspects of business informatics. You will learn about the design and management of information systems, as well as taking a seminar on related topics.

The following modules will be covered:

• Enterprise Architecture and Process Modelling: Learn how to design IT solutions for organisations and across organisational boundaries. You will learn how to document and automate collaborative tasks within organisations using IT.


• Strategic IS and Data Management: Learn how to align an organisation's information systems with its objectives, and how this can inform IT deployment planning and development within the organisation. You will also be taught methods and technologies for collecting, managing and analysing data, knowledge and information.


• Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Gain an overview of the various artificial intelligence methods that can be used in organisations. Consider how these can support individual employee tasks and contribute to process automation. What aspects require particular attention when carrying out these tasks?


• Programming Course: Learn the fundamentals of a programming language and develop the skills to solve your first tasks independently. You can choose from a range of languages on offer.
  
• Seminar on topics in business informatics: You will research a specific topic using academic methods, either independently or as part of a group. As well as producing a report, you will present your findings. Prior to this seminar, you will take a course on 'Academic Work with AI', which will provide an in-depth look at the fundamental methods you should apply to your seminar assignment.

In addition, you can choose from a variety of other Business Informatics modules, which cover topics such as the design of IT systems, IT solution management, and the user perspective.

In this area, you can expand your knowledge of computer science. For instance, you can enhance your practical programming skills or work on smaller projects. You will also select additional modules from two of the three specialisations on offer, allowing you to tailor your studies to your individual interests:

• Practical computer science: Expand your practical knowledge in areas such as computer networks, machine learning, databases and mobile communications.


• Theoretical computer science: Develop your understanding of theoretical computer science concepts, such as algorithms, data structures and formal systems.


• Technical computer science: Gain an understanding of how hardware and software interact, for example in operating systems, computer networks, mobile communications and sensor networks.

The courses in the 'Business Administration' section will teach you how businesses are organised, how markets function, and how value chains are structured. This knowledge is essential for understanding the needs of businesses and developing efficient solutions. The compulsory core modules you must take in Business Administration are:

You will take three modules from the following list :

• Corporate Finance


• Value Chain Management


• Financial Accounting

You can also specialise further in Business Administration by taking courses on subjects such as marketing, accounting, controlling, organisation, entrepreneurship and human resources.

The elective module area allows you to customise your studies according to your personal interests and career objectives, enabling you to develop a distinctive profile and prepare optimally for a Master's programme after completing your Bachelor's degree. You can choose modules from the fields of Business Informatics, Business Administration, and Quantitative Methods, as well as the 'Advanced Computer Science' pathway. You are also expected to complete an internship that is recognised as part of your degree (External Internship B.WIWI-WB.1000).

You can also expand your knowledge in related legal fields, such as business law or data protection law. Key skills such as language proficiency, communication skills and leadership ab.

Your final thesis provides an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge in a practical setting, addressing a specific research question within a given timeframe. You will draw on all the skills you have learnt during your degree, such as research methods, critical thinking and independent working, in your thesis. You will select a relevant subject and use real-world data and quantitative methods to answer your own research question.

• Recommended study plan (Charts)


• Central allocation of seminar places (in German)


• Central allocation of bachelor's theses (in German)


• Studying abroad