Bachelor Business and IT (BSc)

Your degree, your way:

We design our programmes and courses to be as flexible and innovative as possible—without sacrificing quality. We deliver specialist expertise and innovative learning materials as well as focusing on excellent student services and professional advice. Our programmes are characterised by the effective transfer of subject-specific knowledge and soft skills in order to prepare graduates for the international business world. Our distance learning materials allow you to gain an accredited degree from wherever you are and work around your job or personal commitments.

Why IU?

• #1 University in Europe: Join Europe’s largest private university with more than 100,000 students
• Digital, Flexible, 100% online: We offer outstanding, innovative digital learning materials and a great online environment for success in your studies wherever you are with online exams 24/7.
• Fully Accredited Degree: All our degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
• Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
• International Focus, Practical Orientation: We focus on practical training and an international outlook which gives IU graduates a decisive advantage: 94% of our graduates have a job within six months of graduation and, after an average of two years on the job, 80% move into management. Plus, we work closely with big companies such as Lufthansa, Sixt, and EY to give you great opportunities and insights.
• Scholarships available: Depending on your situation, motivation, and background, we offer scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by up to 67%.

A short overview of your study

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Credits: 180 ECTS
• Start of study: Anytime (no fixed start date or enrolment deadlines)
• Study duration: Standard period of study: 36 months.
  Different time models possible
• Study model: Online study including online exams 24/7
• Fees: from 124 euros per month

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Career Relevance

As an expert in Business and IT, you can find a position that is at the interface between concept, design, implementation, and maintenance of technical topics. From start-ups to large international companies, you will ensure all IT systems run efficiently and reliably, and all information is transferred securely. You might even use your business and technical skills to start your own project as an entrepreneur.

IT Project Manager

As an IT Project Manager, you are responsible for the management of IT projects and are always up-to-date on the latest developments. You can intervene if needed, using your specialist knowledge. You determine project processes for IT and create guidelines and policies that ensure project success. You also take into account the needs of the company and create documentation during the project. Consultation with specialist departments and project managers is also part of your job.

Software Developer

As a software developer, you develop and implement software, from single building blocks to complete applications. In coordination with users from different departments, you program solutions that are tailored to the respective needs and requirements. In doing so, you always keep the economic framework conditions in mind and make sure that they are adhered to.

Business Analyst

As a business analyst, you will examine business processes and take care of requirements management. This means you identify, analyse, prioritise and formulate the requirements for processes and IT systems. In doing so, you not only have an excellent eye for spotting challenges and risks but also new opportunities. You coordinate with the IT department and at the same time, you pay attention to cost-efficient product solutions for the whole company. You identify new ways to ensure efficiency and optimisation for business, taking multiple factors into account.

This Bachelor programme lays the proper foundation for a fantastic career in business and IT.

• Gain IT expertise in addition to comprehensive business management knowledge including the fundamentals of investment and financing, purchasing or marketing.
• Learn to deal with IT and ERP systems as well as data analytics and big data, while developing your skills in decision making, critical thinking, and data-driven optimisation for business.
• Develop knowledge of IT for various industries and how to optimise processes with technology. Build your know-how in fields such as requirements engineering, data modelling and database systems.

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