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B.Sc. Information Systems

Fakultätsbezeichnung* Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Kooperierende Fakultät* Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Credit points

180

Standard period of study 6 semesters
Start of study Winter semester
Unterrichtssprachen German , English
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Zusammenfassung

Interested in Information Systems? Get an overview of the bachelor's programme Information Systems at the WiSo Faculty of the University of Cologne.

Contents

  • Computer Science: Introduction to Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Software Engineering
  • Information Systems: Information Systems Management, Database Systems, Ethical Issues in Information Systems
  • Economics: Fundamentals of Business Administration
  • Methods: Mathematics, Statistics and Econometrics

Structure

  • In the core and advanced section, basics of business administration, mathematics, informatics and information systems are taught and deepened.
  • In the supplementary section, students have the choice between more modules from business administration, informatics or information systems which can be selected according to interest and career ambitions.
  • The specialisation section of the programme sets the focus on the teaching of instrumental competencies in the area of informatics and information systems.
  • Studium Integrale supports your overall development, while targeted preparatory courses help you optimally prepare for your Bachelor's thesis.

Detailed information about the programme, such as the individual course contents, study plans, and sample timetables, can be found in the module handbook linked below.

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Prüfungsordnung

The joint examination regulations for WiSo degree programmes and the additional Bachelor's examination regulations apply.

Language proficiency and other requirements

  • German-language proficiency at level DSH-2 or equivalent
  • English language skills B2 (CEFR)

Course advice

The course advisors are available to answer any subject-specific questions you may have.

For prospective students as well as for students, the WiSo Student Service Point offers not only academic advisory but also support in all aspects of programme choice, career planning and the application process:

Alumni

Worldwide alumni career network

By enrolling in the degree programme, you are already part of a large network of current and former students, our alumni. This gives you exclusive access to practice and business during and after your studies. Series of events and special coaching programmes establish contact with companies and other potential employers.

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Career perspectives

B.Sc. Information Systems graduates possess the dual qualification of business management and computer science that is often sought after in the job market. As a graduate, you are eligible for employment in various sectors (e.g., business consulting, systems development management, and information management) and internal departments. You will function as an intermediary between business processes and the technically-anchored system world.

<h2>Become a journalist while completing your bachelor's degree:</h2>
  • The Cologne School of Journalism (KJS) trains political and business journalists for the press, radio and online media. Focus: political and business journalism.
  • The four-year full-time programme is combined with a bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne from the third semester onwards. 
  • Further information on parallel training at the KJS can be found here: Kölner Journalistenschule | Journalisten-Ausbildung Köln - KJS