Bachelor (BSc) in Business & IT

• Degree Programme: B.Sc. 180 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 36 months

At IU International University of Applied Sciences, we provide a comprehensive BSc in Business & IT which you can study in Germany, designed to create a fusion of business acumen and IT expertise. Offering an industry-relevant curriculum across six semesters, we prepare you for a gratifying career journey, blending in-depth knowledge and practical applications.

Whether you aim to excel in IT project management, desire to delve into data analytics, or mean to master software engineering, our curriculum prepares you for a dynamic professional landscape. Following our Business & IT Bachelor's programme, you will be:

• Proficient in designing and executing IT project management strategies.
• Equipped with strong analytical skills for insightful data processing.
• Skilled in diverse programming languages for efficient software engineering.
• Conversant in IT law principles for informed corporate decision-making.

Semester 1

1. Introduction to Computer Science, 5 credits
2. Business 101, 5 credits
3. Introduction to Academic Work, 5 credits
4. Mathematics I, 5 credits
5. Requirements Engineering, 5 credits
6. Object-oriented Programming with Java, 5 credits

Semester 2

1. Collaborative Work, 5 credits
2. Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making, 5 credits
3. Data Structures and Java Class Library, 5 credits
4. Statistics - Probability and Descriptive Statistics, 5 credits
5. Database Modeling and Database Systems, 5 credits
6. Web Application Development, 5 credits

Semester 3

1. Corporate Finance and Investment, 5 credits
2. Organizational Behavior, 5 credits
3. Requirements Engineering, 5 credits
4. Management Accounting, 5 credits
5. Programming Information Systems with Java EE, 5 credits
6. Software Quality Assurance, 5 credits

Semester 4

1. Digital Business Models, 5 credits
2. Introduction to Process Management, 5 credits
3. Fundamentals of IT and ERP Systems, 5 credits
4. IT Project Management, 5 credits
5. Project Software Engineering, 5 credits
6. International Marketing, 5 credits

Semester 5

1. IT Law, 5 credits
2. Seminar: Software Engineering, 5 credits
3. Data Analytics and Big Data, 5 credits
4. Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution, 5 credits
5. Elective A, 10 credits

Semester 6

1. Elective B, 10 credits
2. Elective C, 10 credits
3. Bachelor Thesis, 10 credits

Elective A

1. Salesforce Platform Development, 10 credits
2. Mobile Software Engineering, 10 credits
3. IT-Service Management, 10 credits
4. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
5. Foundations of Programming with Python, 10 credits
6. Big Data and Cloud Technologies, 10 credits
7. IT Security, 10 credits
8. Logic and Artificial Intelligence, 10 credits
9. Data Engineer, 10 credits

Elective B

1. Applied Sales, 10 credits
2. Supply Chain Management, 10 credits
3. Smart Services, 10 credits
4. Smart Factory, 10 credits
5. Salesforce Platform Management, 10 credits

Elective C

1. Salesforce Platform Development, 10 credits
2. Mobile Software Engineering, 10 credits
3. IT-Service Management, 10 credits
4. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
5. Foundations of Programming with Python, 10 credits
6. IT Security, 10 credits
7. Logic and Artificial Intelligence, 10 credits
8. Data Engineer, 10 credits
9. Applied Sales, 10 credits
10. Supply Chain Management, 10 credits
11. Smart Services, 10 credits
12. Smart Factory, 10 credits
13. Internship, 10 credits
14. Studium Generale, 10 credits
15. Salesforce Platform Management, 10 credits
16. Mastering Prompts, 10 credits
17. Microsoft ERP- Dynamics 365 Business Central - Functional Consultant, 10 credits
18. SAP - SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration - Application Associate, 10 credits
19. Career Development, 10 credits
20. AWS Cloud Specialization, 10 credits

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

IT Project Manager

As an IT Project Manager, you'll spearhead IT projects, ensuring they meet the established goals within budget and timeframe. Your excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities will be vital in overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and delegation to execution and review.

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst plays an indispensable role in aligning technology with business needs. You’ll be tasked with evaluating business processes, system improvements, and ensuring efficient communication between stakeholders and the IT department, providing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and business profitability.

Data Scientist

An in-demand role in the IT field. As a data scientist, you'll interpret complex data to deliver actionable insights. Using your expertise in statistical analysis, data mining and predictive modelling, you will help businesses make informed decisions, driving growth and profitability.

General admission requirements

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
• A subject-related higher education entrance qualification. Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us.
• Bachelor Entrance Examination

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.