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Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science or Business? Then you're ready for a unique specialization in the Master's degree program in Business Informatics.
The Master's degree program in Business Informatics gives students the opportunity to make individual choices and combine subject areas in business informatics, social and economic sciences, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering.
You graduate with your area of specialization and according to your career goals. Your expertise is derived from current research projects in the field.
You are best prepared for future roles in business or research: in leadership positions, as an expert to digitize business models, or start your own business!
Key Facts
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
4 Semesters
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
German (Level B2)
Program
Full-Time / Part-Time
As part of the Master's degree program, students must successfully complete courses in the amount of 120 ETCS credits in the following subject areas:
Subject Areas | ECTS Credits |
---|---|
Mandatory courses | 36 |
Elective courses | 48 |
Autonomous coursework | 6 |
Master's Thesis (including the Master's Thesis Seminar and Master's Examination) | 30 |
Total | 120 |
The Master's degree program in Business Informatics allows you to determine your own area of focus. There are several options:
Choose one of our 12 pre-defined areas of specialization:
Or you can choose an area of specialization in business informatics, computer science or economics & business, which can, in turn, be combined on an individual basis (download PDF), opens a file.
Recording from the degree program presentation during JKU 2021 Open Days *Online
Duration: 24 minutes
Video on YouTube, opens an external URL in a new window
Executive management, key positions, expert - the Master's degree program in Business Informatics qualifies you to design and manage digitization projects focusing on creating human-task technology systems.
You acquire key interdisciplinary skills in management and engineering, enhance your leadership and research expertise, and strengthen your personal and social skill set.
You can choose from the following areas:
Did you know that...?
...studies in business informatics are rooted in Linz and combining engineering studies with subject areas in business as well as core skills in computer science at JKU is unique in Austria?
As a graduate of business informatics from the JKU Linz, you can pursue leadership and management positions in business and administration, start an innovative company, or continue a career in research, i.e.
Nowadays, it is nearly impossible to imagine business and administration without IT. And this field is constantly evolving, creating new jobs for you as a business computer scientist, for example
On average, graduates in this field find a job immediately after completing the program. After 3 years on the job, their average monthly gross salary is € 3.973.
In order to be admitted to the Master's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements:
Still have questions?
Then contact us!
Department
Admissions Office
Location
If you would like to learn more about the Master's degree program in Business Informatics, we recommend taking a look at the curriculum. In addition, we have summarized additional details separately here:
We are pleased to introduce a new mentoring program especially for newly enrolled students in the Master's degree program in Business Informatics! The program has been designed to help start your graduate studies off on the right foot. A personal mentor will be by your side to provide any assistance you may need or answer questions about the program.
The Studies Commission strongly recommends and encourages students study at least one semester abroad. Click here for detailed information about studying abroad programs at the JKU.
The curricula for the Bachelor's and Master's program in Business Informatics has been designed to be part-time and accommodate students who work. There are a variety of reasons why many of our students work while studying to earn an academic degree. Faculty members try to support these students by scheduling many courses and examinations that have required mandatory attendance at off-peak times or by holding blocked sessions. The program has been designed to give students many options and flexibility to complete the program while adhering to professional commitments.
If you have general questions about the program, you can contact the program management win(at)jku.at or the Austrian Student Union for Business Informatics by sending an e-mail to: win(at)oeh.jku.at. If you have any questions about transferring academic credit, please contact the praeses by sending an e-mail to: praeses-win(at)jku.at.
If you have any questions about the Master's degree program in Business Informatics, please do not hesitate to contact us by making an appointment for an academic advising consultation during the following office hours: Monday - Wednesday between 9.00 and 11.30 AM or Monday between 1.00 and 3.00 PM.
Management Center, 2nd Floor, Rm. 211 B
+43 732 2468 3073
win(at)jku.at
Do you need help registering or do you have questions about the program? Contact the JKU's Office of Student Information and Academic Advising (SIBS)!
After completing the Master's degree program, you can continue your education by pursuing the following advanced degree: