Master's programme Digital Business Systems (former: Information Systems)
Degree: Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; selection process
Language of Instruction: German, partly English
Duration: 3 semesters (start: Summer and Winter Semester)
THWS Location: Würzburg
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: none
Information systems provide a connection between people and computers or technology in general with the aim to make information available in an optimal way and to enable communication between people. No matter whether systems like Facebook or corporate systems like SAP – today information systems play a decisive role in shaping our future. Following an undergraduate degree programme in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or E-Commerce, the master’s programme Information Systems provides valuable and targeted teaching which opens its highly qualified graduates an even wider range of professional and personal opportunities.
Programme Structure
The master’s programme has two phases: During the first two semesters there are eight obligatory classes and four subject-specific elective modules (FWPM). These FWPMs can be taken at other faculties or universities, if they are part of similar master’s programmes. During the third semester, two scientific papers have to be written (master’s thesis and one independent scientific publication).
Career Perspectives
For graduates with an ambition to leadership and management roles, a master’s degree offers extended job prospects especially in the field of information systems, but also in the field of information technologies or consulting. Moreover, the academic part makes it possible to start a research or academic career, for example at higher education institutions or research institutions. At the same time, a high share of elective modules supports a more individual focus according to the students’ personal preferences.
Additional Information
On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:
- Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
- Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Karsten Huffstadt
Room I.3.27
Sanderheinrichsleitenweg 20, Würzburg
E-Mail karsten.huffstadt[at]thws.de
Office hours by appointment
Website of the Master's programme Information Systems (German only)
Link to programme page Digital Business Systems (former: Information Systems)
Programme offered by
Faculty of Computer Science and Business Information Systems