International Management & Information Systems – Online M.A.
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Master programme International Management & Information Systems – Online
(Postgraduate part-time study course)
At a glance
What? English-language degree course where IT-related subjects are coupled with key Business Administration competencies
For whom? Professionals and up-and-coming employees who wish to further develop their knowledge in management and IT
Why? Study part-time and primarily online while continuing your professional employment
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The International Management & Information Systems – Online study programme at a glance
Application for Winter Semester: 16 November to 31 July (Non-EU students) or Mid-May to 31 July (EU students).
Admission: NC-free
This study programme has no admission restriction.
Proof of practical experience and language qualification is required.
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
90 ECTS
Type of study
part-time study, extra-occupational, online
Beginning / Duration of course
Beginning: every winter semester (October)
Course duration: 4 study semesters (standard period), 90 credit points
Contributions and fees
€ 2200/ semester
This program is based on a self-financing of the students.
Language of instruction
English
Before starting your studies -
Requirements & application procedure
Requirements
The study programme is NC-free, which means that there are no admission restrictions. Only the following points need to be proven.*
For admission to the Master’s program IMIS Online, applicants are required to prove the successful completion of a Bachelor’s program, their professional expertise, and their language skills.
*Only the German version of the Examination Regulations is legally binding.
Application Periods
The programme only starts in Winter Semester.
Application for Winter Semester: 16 November to 31 July (Non-EU students) or Mid-May to 31 July (EU students).
(Attention: Applications are only possible within the respective application period!)
When applying for the Master’s study program International Management & Information Systems – Online (IMIS), please make sure to choose the suitable application procedure for you. Applicants from Germany and the EU countries (including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) should apply via the university portal. Applicants from Non-EU countries should apply via uni-assist.
Are you interested?
You can apply for the winter semester 2025/26 from November 16th 2024 to July 31st 2025 (Non-EU students) and from Mid-May to July 31st 2025 (EU students).
To the application procedure
Who is the study course International Management & Information Systems – Online aimed at?
IMIS Online builds on a Bachelor’s or diploma degree in economics (business), business informatics or a comparable field of study and the first years of employment. The program is aimed at up-and-coming employees who wish to further develop their knowledge in management and IT.
Target Group
The program is aimed at professionals and is designed in such a way that they do not have to give up their jobs but can study part-time and primarily online (also from outside Germany). Therefore, the in total 90 credits are spread across 4 semesters, resulting in a reduced workload in the respective semesters. The online course format enables students to study from anywhere and at anytime.
What career prospects does International Management & Information Systems – Online offer?
The objective of the professional IMIS Online course is to qualify ambitious employees for future leadership roles considering the requirements of modern information and communication systems. In addition to the further development of expert knowledge, a central objective is the development of self-management, social and methodological competencies.
How is the study course structured?
The Master’s program International Management & Information Systems – Online (IMIS Online) is a professional part-time course that is conducted online apart from two on-campus phases, thus the course provides students the opportunity to obtain the M.A. degree while continuing their professional employment.
State-of-the-art technologies allow for a sophisticated distance learning experience, which is supplemented with a face-to-face introductory week and a face-to-face summer camp on campus. The design of a self-study that is flexible and adapted to individual learning processes is ensured by e-lectures, web-based trainings, interactive virtual collaborative learning concepts as well as by a consequent course coordination through the Learning Management System Moodle. The two on-campus phases can be joined online from distance if physical attendance is not possible.
The program has a standard period of study of four semesters, a volume of 90 credits, and comprises thirteen compulsory modules as well as a Master's project consisting of a Master's thesis (21 credits) and a colloquium (4 credits). The modules in the first three semesters have a scope of 20 credits. The fourth semester comprises 30 credits.
Content of the study course
This study course leads to a university degree in the field of business administration, with a curricular focus on the areas of “Management” and “Information Systems”. Graduates acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills both in the individual areas of the integrated management approach (Business Marketing Management, Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Management Accounting & Finance) and in the information-related and strategy-oriented IT subjects (Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Electronic Business).
At the same time, the relationship between IT and management will be addressed by dealing with the management of IT resources as well as the potential of IT as an enabler of new business models and management approaches.
A distinct international component is ensured by the full implementation of the English language and the associated multicultural student group as well as the corresponding design of the modules.
Curriculum International Management & Information Systems - Online M.A.*
| 1st Semester | International Management | International Economics | Management Accounting & Finance | Business Informatics |
| 2nd Semester | Business Process Management | Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation | E-Business | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| 3rd Semester | Business Marketing Management | Leadership & Change Management | Business Intelligence | Information Management |
| 4th Semester | Digital Product & Project Management | Master’s Project: Final Thesis + Colloquium | ||
| *Only the German version of the Examination Regulations is legally binding | ||||
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Compulsory
Master’s Project
Are you interested?
You can apply for the winter semester 2025/26 from November 16th 2024 to July 31st 2025 (Non-EU students) and from Mid-May to July 31st 2025 (EU students).
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Program Structure and Qualification Goals
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Examination Regulations and Module Descriptions
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