Master's degree programme in Digital Business Systems (M.Sc.)
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
Digital Business Systems
Degree:
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Würzburg, Campus Sanderheinrichsleitenweg
Faculty:
Computer Science and Business Information Systems
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Duration:
3 semesters standard time to degree
Language:
German
partly English
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Summer and Winter Semester
(15 March and 1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 May
till
15 July
and
15. November
till
15. January
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Karsten Huffstadt
karsten.huffstadt@thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
Degree programme website
Degree programme Digital Business Systems (former: Information Systems)
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Information for internationals
Master's degree programme in Digital Business Systems (M.Sc.)
Shape the digital transformation!
Would you like to combine your interest in digitalisation and business processes and expand your skills? Would you like to help shape and drive digital transformation in organisations and their environment in a sustainable way? Would you like online commerce to be truly smart and secure? And finally, would you like to take on a management position after completing your master's degree? Then, this degree programme is the ideal fit for you! The master’s programme in Digital Business Systems at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) offers profound knowledge of digital business systems, modern information technologies, and IT-supported business processes. In practical projects, you will develop strategies for digital innovations and prepare yourself optimally for a career in a dynamic and future-oriented professional field. Combine business thinking and technological know-how and become part of the digital economy of tomorrow!
with international orientation
Reasons to study Digital Business Systems at THWS
Taking a master's degree programme at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and prepare for demanding tasks in our dynamic world. Our degree programmes combine advanced theoretical knowledge with practice-oriented application and specialised research. We promote interdisciplinary thinking and offer you comprehensive education strengthening your analytical skills and innovative spirit. Thanks to the access to state-of-the-art technologies and the close cooperation with practice partners, you will be optimally prepared for leadership positions and specialist roles.
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Interdisciplinarity through the combination of business informatics, IT management, and digital business models
- Practical orientation through projects with companies, case studies, and real-life application scenarios
- Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and data science are integral parts of the programme
- International orientation with the opportunity to integrate English-taught contents into the programme and participate in exchange programmes
- Excellent career prospects: high demand for digitalisation experts in all industries
- Wide range of study specialisations and high flexibility in subject combinations
- Team-oriented learning with practical group projects and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Scientifically sound education with research-oriented specialisation and direct eligibility for doctoral studies
Three good reasons
Technology meets management: combine technical know-how with business thinking
Strong corporate networks: benefit from direct practical relevance through cooperation with leading companies
Tailored to your needs: you choose individual specialisations and set your own priorities according to you career plans
Study contents
The three-semesters master's programme Digital Business Systems combines economic and technological contents. During the foundation phase you build fundamental knowledge of digital business models, IT management, and business processes. In the main studies, you develop in-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, software architectures, and digital transformation. Students build theoretical knowledge in lectures, seminars, and practical projects. A special characteristic is the close cooperation with companies, which provides practical insights. The programme concludes with a master's thesis.
Programme structure
1: Main studies (1st and 2nd semester)
In the first and second semester, you will learn to analyse digital business processes and further develop business models. You will explore digital transformation, IT consulting, and software architectures in order to develop and implement digital solutions for businesses. In Web Analytics, you will deepen your knowledge of data-driven decisions. You will also deal with the ethical and legal challenges of AI. The central focus is on the impact of new technologies on society. In addition, in the Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design modules, you will learn how to design interactive user-friendly systems.
2: Final phase (3rd semester)
In the third semester, the focus is on the practical application of the knowledge you have acquired. In your Master's thesis, you will work on a current research question directly related to a company and can deepen your specialist knowledge in a targeted manner. In the research seminar, you will explore scientific methods and prepare yourself for publications or a further academic career. The close integration of theory and practice, as well as cooperation with companies, offer you the ideal conditions for a successful start in the digital economy or a subsequent doctorate.
Specialisations
In the master's programme Digital Business Systems, you can tailor your studies to your individual needs and focus on the areas that you are most interested in. You will have the opportunity to specialise in forward-looking topics such as AI, business analytics, or IT consulting. This will allow you to prepare specifically for your desired career in the digital economy.
You can choose from the following areas of specialisation:
- AI and machine learning
- User experience and human-computer interaction
- Data science and business analytics
- Sustainability and digital transformation
- IT consulting and enterprise systems
What makes studies at THWS so practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Professors with a solid background in industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, regionally and internationally
- Opportunity of writing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
Career and perspectives
A master's degree in Digital Business Systems opens up exciting careers prospects in numerous fields.
For example, you could work as a digital consultant in management consulting or drive digital transformation in industry as a project manager. The IT sector holds exciting opportunities, for example as a product owner for digital products or as a business analyst who designs interfaces between IT and specialist departments. Or you could join the public sector as a specialist who develops and implements digital administrative processes. Further prospects arise in the field of digital marketing, where you can shape the strategic direction of companies as a data analyst or digital marketing manager. Positions in change management or innovation management are also in demand, where you can support companies in introducing new technologies and further developing their digital corporate culture. In the e-commerce sector, you can work in digital management and develop digital sales strategies to optimise companies' online trade.
Gain international experience
A stay abroad allows you to improve your language skills, make new friends, and immerse yourself completely in a different culture. Take advantage of this opportunity because studying abroad has never been easier or more rewarding!
Semester abroad
In the master's programme Digital Business Systems, there are specific windows for going abroad that enable you to merge studying abroad with the curriculum. Take advantage of this opportunity because studying abroad has never been easier or more rewarding. You will also gain completely new perspectives. Improve your language skills, strengthen your intercultural competence, or get to know different teaching and learning methods. At the same time, you can build your international network and become more independent and flexible in handling new situations. These experiences improve your chances on the global job market and set you up for personal and professional success.
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is Digital Business Systems the right degree programme for you?
The master's programme in Digital Business Systems is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to understand digital technologies and business processes and actively shape them. The programme is aimed at graduates of economics and technical programmes who are interested in IT management, business analytics, and digital business models. Analytical and strategic thinking as well as the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges are advantageous. If you want to work in an international environment, engage in interdisciplinary work, and take on a leadership role in the digital economy, this programme offers the best conditions. In addition, the programme offers academic specialisation with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.
Admission requirements
Admission to the master's programme is subject to a relevant bachelor's degree with a grade of 2.5 or better, or a comparable qualification.
For more detailed information on the admission requirements of this master's degree programme, please see the website of the faculty in charge. Specific requirements are also indicated in the programme's Study and Examination Regulations.
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- Interest in technology: enthusiasm for digital tools and technologies used for optimising society and economy
- Analytical thinking: ability to identify complex problems and develop targeted solutions through structured analysis
- Team-spirit: ability to work in interdisciplinary teams to jointly develop innovative concepts
- Communication skills: competence in communicating and presenting technical content tailored to different target groups
- Curiosity about business processes: interest in the functioning and optimisation of processes in various areas of the company
Application
Apply from 15 November to 15 January via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming summer semester or from 1 May to 15 July to start your studies in the upcoming winter semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
or winter semester
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
Get informed
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