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Why a Master’s in Information Systems?

Top results for Passau's Master's program in Information Systems in the CHE program ranking

The Information Systems Master's program at the University of Passau achieved outstanding ratings in almost all categories surveyed in the CHE ranking. The program was ranked among the top programs nationwide in 13 of the 15 categories evaluated.
The categories in which it received excellent ratings include the organization of the program, support from teaching staff, facilities, and practical and research relevance.

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Key Facts

Specializations

Specializations

Thanks to the wide range of courses on offer, students can specialize in numerous areas. Students can also combine specializations or study a generalist program. Here are some examples of possible specializations:

  • Information Systems Management
    How can IT be used to support business processes efficiently?
  • AI & Data-Driven Business
    How can AI methods and data analysis be used to optimize business processes, decisions, and customer interaction?

Attractive Double Master's Degrees

Digital Enterprise Management (DEMA)

[Translate to Englisch:] Finnland

By participating in this unique double master's program, you will not only gain international experience but also two degrees from renowned universities.

Why Finland?

  • Next to Singapore, world leader in harnessing IT (World Economic Forum, 2016)
  • The most digital EU country (Digital Economy and Society Index 2022)
  • One of the world's most dynamic economies (Grant Thornton's Global Dynamism Index, 2015)
  • Happiest country in the world (World Happiness Report, 2025)

Further information on the double master's degree with Turku/Finland

Joint-Masters-Degree-Program

As part of the joint master's degree program with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India, students enrolled in the Business Administration and Business Informatics programs can earn a Master of Science degree from IIT Madras.

Detailed information about the joint master's program with Madras, India

Consistent continuation of the bachelor's degree programme

The focus areas of ‘Data-Driven Business’ and ‘Information Systems Development and Management’ from the Bachelor's programme can be consistently continued and further deepened in the Master's programme in the focus areas of ‘AI & Data-Driven Business’ and ‘Information Systems Management’. The in-depth profile acquired in this way provides excellent preparation for attractive jobs in practice, but also for further doctoral studies.
A new feature is that students can already register for the Master's programme in parallel with their advanced Bachelor's studies and take exams there. This enables a ‘flying’ start to the Master's programme and shortened study times.

Master Infomation Systems

In the master's program, the content of the bachelor's program can be consistently continued and complemented, right up to the doctorate.

  • Module area A: Methodological foundations (10 ECTS)
  • Module area B: Elective area
    • Major (min. 40 ECTS): Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Business or Information Systems Management
    • Free choice (max. 40 ECTS) between:
      • Second major: Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Business or Information Systems Management
      • Minor: Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Business, Business Taxation, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems Management, Marketing, Reporting and Controlling, or Sustainability
      • Generalist
    • Interdisciplinary Specialization (max. 15 ECTS)
    • Foreign Language for Business (max. 10 ECTS)
  • Seminar (7 ECTS)
  • Master's Thesis (20 ECTS) + Master's colloquium (1-3 ECTS)
[Translate to Englisch:] Aufbau Master WI

PhD / Doctorate

Digital Platform Ecosystems - DFG Research Training Group 2720

After your master's degree: The University of Passau is the only location in Germany to offer a DFG Research Training Group for doctoral students focusing on business informatics.

The DFG Research Training Group Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPE) offers a customized doctoral program at the highest international level and brings together more than 20 young researchers, professors from the University of Passau, and international visiting scholars from a range of disciplines.

Further information can be found on the DFG Research Training Group website.

Requirements and Application

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 2.7
  • English language skills at level B2
  • At least 60 ECTS in business informatics. However, up to 40 ECTS may be from computer science and up to 40 ECTS from economics.
    • Broad interpretation of content; thesis and seminar paper are included
    • Always fulfilled if Bachelor's degree in business informatics was completed in Passau

Deadlines and Application

  • November 1 to January 15 (for summer term)
  • April 15 to July 15 (for winter term)
  • Directly online via the campus portal
  • Processing and admission immediately after receipt
  • Even if grades from your bachelor's degree are still pending

Further information can be found on the Master's in Information Systems webpage.

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