Information Systems

Course Structure

 

The Master’s programme comprises 120 ECTS credit points and is laid out for a standard full-time study period of four semesters.

Unique Subject Diversity

The major in Information Systems requires the attainment of 48 credit points and is divided into three subject areas: Systems Development; Decision Support Systems and Operations Research; and Information Management. Information management and decision support are emphasized to the same extent as systems development, which addresses the functional aspects of individual system configurations, their surrounding architecture as well as their design.

Nearly all minor subjects are free electives designed to enhance the profile of your Master’s studies –by deepening and specializing or diversifying your knowledge base. Currently, over 30 minors from all disciplines of the WiSo Faculty are on offer (some only in German; see ther

Only the best for your career

With your Bachelor’s degree you have already acquired profound knowledge and professional competence, making you well-equipped for labour market entry.

Heighten your career opportunities

By earning your MSc in Information Systems at the WiSo Faculty of Cologne University, you enhance your qualifications and become an expert in your field.

The Master’s is the stepping stone for your career

The Master’s degree is even indispensable for many leading positions in the most diverse of sectors, and for specific career paths in research and teaching.

Master’s studies are worthwhile

Take your professional future into your own hands and benefit from the theoretical and methodological approaches taken at the WiSo Faculty, combining research and teaching with practice and thus underscoring our motto: “Innovation for society – researched-based solutions for practical problems”.

Not international enough?

Then profit from the option of doing a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities. For more information, please visit the website of the   International Relations Centre.

Eligibility Requirements

You require a Bachelor’s degree in an economic or social science, or a comparable degree, and must have achieved at least 180 ECTS credit points. For additional subject-related eligibility criteria, please go to the website on the  admission procedure.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is June 15th

for applicants with a foreign (Bachelor’s) degree

for applicants with a German (Bachelor’s) degree

Online Application

You may apply online via the  Master’s portal  of the WiSo Faculty. 

Applicants with a non-German degree also have to apply via uni-assist.