Courses are held in English (75%) and German (25%). Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in either language.
The lecture period in the winter semester usually begins in mid-October and ends in mid-February. The lecture period in the summer semester begins in mid-April and ends in mid-July.
There are two examination periods per semester:
Summer semester
First examination period: mid-/late July to early/mid-August
Second examination period: beginning of October to mid-October
Winter semester
First examination period: mid-/late February to early/mid-March
Second examination period: beginning of April to mid-April
2 May to 31 May (limitation period) for the following winter semester
The Master of Science in Information Systems programme equips students with the analytical, technological, and strategic skills needed to drive digital innovation and lead transformation in data-driven organisations worldwide.
The degree programme aims to provide research-based instruction in the field of Information Systems ("Wirtschaftsinformatik") as well as to develop methodological competencies. A key component of the Master’s programme is increasing the students' ability to work independently and to develop the ability to methodically and reflectively assess even novel problem situations. Students acquire the necessary skills for professional work in the field of Information Systems or in academia through in-person teaching, virtual instruction, a high proportion of self-study, and intensive research seminars and projects—both individually and in collaboration with others.
The Master's programme also opens opportunities to address interdisciplinary questions. It is designed to equip students with advanced subject-specific knowledge, skills, and methods in Information Systems, enabling them to take on responsible roles in business, academia, or public administration, and to apply scientific methods and findings to solve technical and economic challenges.
Graduates are expected to acquire the cross-disciplinary key qualifications required for a broad and constantly evolving professional field. They should be able to critically assess, evaluate, and communicate the knowledge they have gained. They are equipped for lifelong learning and teamwork.
The Master’s programme in Information Systems ("Wirtschaftsinformatik") comprises modules from the Master’s programmes in Computer Science, Business Administration, and Economics totalling 120 credit points (CP). These are divided into a compulsory area, a subject-specific elective area, and an interdisciplinary elective area.
The compulsory area comprises a total of 42 CP and includes the following modules:
It also includes the Master's thesis (20 CP).
The subject-specific elective area consists of modules from the relevant offerings of the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Business and Economics, totalling 68 CP. Among these modules, the 48 CP from the best graded modules are included in the final grade.
The elective options are as follows:
The remaining 14 CP can be freely distributed among modules from Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, and Quantitative Methods.
In the interdisciplinary elective area, students must complete modules worth a total of 10 CP, freely chosen from the designated module catalogues of other disciplines or central university units.
The programme is structured in such a way that students can take the elective area in the third semester and fill it with courses from a semester abroad.
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Approx. 320 EUR per semester
Approx. 900 to 1,200 EUR (Living costs mainly depend on personal requirements and habits.)
Financing options for students and doctoral candidates, see: https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/en/coming-to-humboldt-universitat/services-informations/finances
Students are also eligible to apply for a "Deutschlandstipendium": https://deutschlandstipendium.hu-berlin.de/de.
Applicants must have a professional qualification from a university degree programme in Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with at least 120 CP earned in business/economics-related subjects.
Applicants must also demonstrate specific knowledge totalling at least 24 CP in methodological disciplines (Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or related areas), of which at least 9 CP must have been earned in subjects within Practical Computer Science (e.g. Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, Databases, Modelling, Digital Systems, Communication, or related areas).
Furthermore, the programme requires applicants to demonstrate basic programming knowledge through coursework amounting to at least 6 CP.
Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency: proof of English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Applicants must provide proof of their German language proficiency: proof of German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Please consult the subject-specific entry and admission regulations for the Information Systems Master's degree programme to find out the minimum achievements required to demonstrate the requisite language skills.
Time limits on the validity of language tests (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS: two years) are not taken into account. More detailed and up-to-date information is available on the course website.
2 May to 31 May (limitation period) for the following winter semester
Foreign applicants or applicants with foreign certificates should follow the application procedure via uni-assist: https://www.uni-assist.de/.
Other applicants should apply via: https://studienplatz.hu-berlin.de/bewerbungOnline.
The Career Service sends e-mails listing current student jobs and internship opportunities to all students. The university offers various student assistant positions.
See also "Stellenticket" of the HU: https://hu-berlin.stellenticket.de/en/offers/
Generally speaking, many of our students have part-time jobs, suggesting that the profile of the Master's programme and students' profiles make finding part-time employment relatively easy.
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is trying to assist as many students as possible in finding accommodation by allocating them to student dormitories in Berlin: https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/en/coming-to-humboldt-universitat/services-informations/accommodation.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in student accommodation: exchange-students@hu-berlin.de.
All consulting services offered by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the School of Business and Economics can be found here: https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/en/coming-to-humboldt-universitat/programmes/complete-degree-programme.
School of Business and Economics Graduate Centre for doctoral students: https://www.wiwi.hu-berlin.de/en/academic-career/doctoral-studies/school-of-business-and-economics-graduate-centre
Berlin School of Economics (PhD programme): https://berlinschoolofeconomics.de/home
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