Business Informatics (B.Sc.)

Are you interested in designing business processes using IT systems and in finding out how information can be efficiently collected, evaluated, and used in companies?

The bachelors program in Business Informatics is interdisciplinary in nature, combining a university education in computer science with the basic principles of economics. It is this combination which makes this program special and which helps prepare you for a successful start to your career or to continue your studies in a masters program. The knowledge and skills acquired in subject areas such as software engineering, operating complex IT systems, or security and IT project management will enable you to develop complex solutions for businesses working as an IT or business expert. TU Berlins outstanding international business connections mean that you will have the opportunity to work with software developers, departmental heads, product managers, and finance controllers from all over the world while still studying. The program also teaches key soft skills for business.

The aim of the bachelors degree in Business Informatics is to provide you with a thorough fundamental scientific basis to prepare you for a career as a technically skilled manager working at the exciting interface of corporate strategy and IT implementation. You have a firm grasp of the most important technical principles and methods of business informatics and are able to apply these in practice. The program also teaches you to work independently and responsibly, to be a good team player, to be able to think abstractly and creatively, and to present your findings effectively. These skills are just as important for your future work in developing solutions to problems. A Bachelor of Science enables you to start your career, set up your own business, or continue your academic studies by doing a masters degree in an appropriate subject.

As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. You can, however, also study at TU Berlin without a university entrance qualification certificate if you can demonstrate certain professional qualifications.

The Business Informatics bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission.

As much of the technical literature for this field is published in English, a good level of English is desirable. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.

To succeed in the Business Informatics program you should have an aptitude for logical and abstract thinking, a strong interest in economics, and an affinity for mathematics as well as good communication skills and the ability to express yourself effectively.

Initiative and good self-management skills are also important to meet the demands of studying at university.