The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics is the right course for you if you want to work at the interface between people, organisation and IT. The degree programme prepares you to design software systems and actively shape the digital transformation in companies. The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics trains computer scientists who have a deep understanding of processes and workflows in companies. They work at the interface between people, organisation and IT and are able to design software systems that create the basis for digital transformation. They have an understanding of the core processes in a company and can design these in digital form and guide software developers to implement them. The degree programme combines content from the fields of software development, network technology, data security, data analysis and IT infrastructure. You will learn how business processes work and how they can be digitally mapped. You will acquire the skills to guide software developers in the implementation of these processes. The theoretical and practical knowledge you acquire during your studies will enable you to analyse complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
Who is the programme aimed at?
The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics is aimed at people who are interested in designing digital solutions for companies. The programme is ideal for anyone who understands both the technical and business aspects and wants to combine both worlds. The part-time structure of the degree programme is particularly suitable for people who want to build or develop their career in the IT sector without sacrificing practical experience in the workplace.
Part-time study programme
The Bachelor's degree programme is designed to be studied alongside work, so that students can pursue their professional activities in parallel with their studies. Courses usually take place every fortnight on Fridays from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm. With a distance learning component of around 40 per cent, the course offers the necessary flexibility for an optimal work-study balance.
Practical and future-orientated academic education
The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics combines sound theoretical foundations with practical application, optimally preparing students for the requirements of modern companies. The curriculum is specifically geared towards the needs of business and provides both in-depth technical expertise and broad methodological skills. Graduates have in-depth knowledge of IT infrastructures, software development and data management, combined with a strong understanding of business strategies and operational processes.
Your way to us
The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics offers those interested an excellent opportunity to qualify for the digital world of work. To be admitted, you need a school-leaving certificate, a university entrance qualification or a vocational maturity examination or a preparatory course with an additional qualification examination. Applications can be made online via the website of the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences and are open until 31 March. 25 study places are allocated each year. Personal admissions interviews take place from March onwards, in which your previous education, your motivation for the degree programme and your career plans for the future are discussed. Once you have been accepted, you will be asked to pay a deposit of € 350 to secure your place on the programme, which will be refunded once you have successfully completed the first semester.
"Business Informatics as part of an organisation is the backbone of the modern business world. It combines technological innovation with strategic vision to not only increase efficiency, but also open up new opportunities for growth and competitive advantage. In an era where data is the new gold, the skilful use of information technology is becoming the key ingredient for success."
Rita Stampfl, Programme Director
Bachelor's degree programme - 6 semesters
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - BSc or B.Sc.
part-time*
25
UAS Study Centre in Eisenstadt
German, individual courses can also be held in English
None
**part-time: At the study center, typically every other week on Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.; additionally, two in-person blocks per semester from Thursday to Saturday full-day
Online component: 40%
To study for a Bachelor's degree at our organisation, you must meet one of the following requirements:
DETAILS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR BUSINESS INFORMATICS
The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics accepts 25 applicants at the University of Applied Sciences each year.
Application deadline: 31 March - you can see whether an application is still possible after this date HERE.
Applications received by the Bachelor's degree programme in Business Informatics within the specified deadline will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Applications are made via the online application form.
Personal admissions interview
Admission interviews (individual appointments) take place from March onwards. The content of the admissions interview ranges from the subject area of previous education and personal access to the Bachelor's degree programme to any existing professional experience and future career expectations of the applicants.
Decision on admission
Applicants are assessed, ranked and notified of their admission. Applicants without a firm acceptance will be placed on a waiting list and will move up in the event that applicants who have already been accepted are not accepted. Applications that are submitted late can only be considered if places are available.
Deposit
After the binding allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.
In the 5th and 6th semesters, a subject-relevant work placement totalling 15 weeks (600 working hours) in a company in Austria or abroad. Relevant to the subject means in the environment the defined occupational fields. Both private companies and public institutions are suitable as internship providers. institutions are suitable. The timing of the work placement ensures that students have a level of training that of the students, which enables a meaningful placement in the company.
Contact with a company is established by the students either on their own initiative or via addresses/advertisements provided by the degree programme. The internships are checked by the programme director for their suitability in accordance with the objectives of the course and approved if necessary. After completing the internship, the students submit a report on their areas of work, activities, projects, any problems encountered and conclusions to the head of the degree programme. If necessary, companies are interviewed by the programme director. These reports, together with a description of activities by the internship provider and an insurance data extract as proof of the required of the required hours, serve as the basis for the assessment of the internship by the programme management. programme director.
Professionally relevant employees continue to work as normal, but go through the same authorisation process and must also submit the required reports and documents at the end of the prescribed period after the prescribed period. For students who are not working in a relevant field, the organisation of work placements is timed in such a way that compatibility of work and study for working people. This can be achieved through part-time employment or parental leave for those not working in the subject area.
Graduates work in local, national or international companies, across all sectors and regardless of company size.
The following three professions are representative of many other career fields:
Business analysts analyse how companies operate and help to improve processes. They talk to staff from various departments, gather information and identify where there are problems or scope for improvement. They then work with the team to develop suitable solutions – often involving new processes or IT systems. They act as key liaisons between specialist departments, management and IT.
Application managers look after key software programmes used within a company – for example, for procurement, production or human resources. They ensure that these applications run smoothly, rectify errors and coordinate new features with the relevant departments. They often work closely with IT teams and software vendors. Their role is to continuously develop the programmes so that they are optimally aligned with business processes.
Data analysts work with large volumes of data and help companies to gain important insights from it. They collect information from various sources, clean and organise the data, and analyse it using specialised software. The aim is to identify trends, understand problems and make better decisions. Their skills are in demand across many sectors – for example, in marketing, procurement and product development.
In job adverts, you will also find the following job descriptions in the relevant fields:
IT Consultant / (Business) Consultant advises companies on the introduction of new IT systems. Develops digital solutions that make processes more efficient and oversees their implementation.
Project Manager plans, manages and monitors IT or digitalisation projects. Ensures that timeframes, budgets and quality standards are met – and that everyone works well together.
IT and Organisational Developer works with teams to shape the future of organisations. They develop digital structures, support change and align IT with work processes.
IT Sustainability Analyst assesses IT systems from a sustainability perspective. They develop strategies to make digital technologies more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient.
Data Compliance Officer ensures that companies handle sensitive data in compliance with the law. They review data protection and data quality and ensure secure data processing.
Service Delivery Managers coordinate IT services for internal or external clients. They ensure reliable IT services and act as the central point of contact for service quality.
Digital Transformation Manager drives digitalisation within the organisation. They develop strategies, support change processes and ensure that all stakeholders are on board.
You can find a few examples of successful graduates under Alumni, Projects, Stories.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ECONOMICS
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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