Digital Business
(Bachelor of Science)
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International application: German C1
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Short Description
Digital business involves the economic design and use of information and communication systems within organisations, as well as artificial intelligence (AI), to optimise business processes and information processing processes and to enable new business models. Key aspects include modelling and optimising business processes; analysing data (including big data) and providing decision support based on key figures and criteria; developing new business models; ensuring information security and data protection; integrating new technologies; and managing change.
Digital business helps to exploit the enormous potential of digital transformation, making society fit for the future and companies globally competitive. The Bachelor’s programme in Digital Business covers the fundamentals of computer science as well as economics and management (particularly business administration) simultaneously. Graduates have acquired the foundations and conceptions of both academic disciplines, and are able to apply these independently in practical situations. They are therefore sought-after employees in the private sector, particularly when it comes to activities where information technology meets business. Students receive a broad, scientifically grounded education that is linked to practical application. The proportions of computer science and economics throughout the programme are almost equal.
Course Content
- Mathematical and statistical methods
- Programming
- IT security
- Strategic IT management
- Economics and management, especially business administration
- Data science and digital libraries
- Databases and information systems
- System and computer architecture
- Software engineering and human-computer interaction
- Software project
In addition to completing the compulsory modules (58 credits in economics, 65 credits in computer science and 15 credits in mathematics), students choose elective modules in computer science or economics (25 credits) from the fourth semester onwards. Students can choose to study a broader range of subjects across both fields of study, or focus on either computer science or economics and management. In particular, the compulsory modules “Business Administration V (Information Management part)”, “Software Project” and “Strategic IT Management” combine both disciplines. As well as imparting technical knowledge, the Software Project module also trains students in teamwork skills. The Studium Generale supplements the programme with two credits and concludes with a bachelor thesis worth 15 credits.
| Semester | Informatik | Wirtschaftswissenschaft | Mathematik und Stochastik |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introductory module Computer Science (5 credits) | Business Administration I (6 credits)
| Mathematics 1
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| Data Structures and Algorithms (5 credits) | |||
| Programming 1 (5 credits) | |||
| 2 | Programming 2 (5 credits) | Business Administration II (8 credits)
| Mathematics 2
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Business Administration V (8 credits)
| Discrete Structures (5 credits) | ||
| 3 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering (5 credits) | Business Administration III (8 credits)
| Statistical Methods of Data Science (5 credits) |
| Fundamentals of IT Security (5 credits) | Economics I (6 credits)
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| 4 | Fundamentals of Database Systems (5 credits) | Business Administration IV (12 credits)
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| Strategic IT Management (5 credits) | |||
| Elective modules from Economics and Management or Computer Science (5 credits) | |||
| Studium Generale (2 credits) | |||
| 5 | Economics and Management Seminar (5 credits) | Fundamentals of Data Science (5 credits) | |
| Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction (5 credits) | |||
| Software Project (10 credits) | |||
| Elective modules from Economics and Management or Computer Science (5 credits) | |||
| 6 | Elective modules from Economics and Management or Computer Science (15 credits) | ||
| Bachelor Thesis with Presentation (15 credits) | |||
- An interest in mathematics
- A technical flair
- Ability to think logically
- Analytical skills
- Good communication and social skills
Graduates are aware of the rapidly growing social opportunities and challenges associated with digital information processing and information systems, and they act as interdisciplinary, innovative experts. They play a key role in strategic management and operational implementation, optimising processes to facilitate digital transformation in terms of efficiency, resilience and competitive advantage. They design IT systems, including human-machine interfaces and interactions. There is a particular focus on AI applications. Potential employers include companies, research organisations, public sector bodies and private and non-profit organisations.
- Economics and Management (Master of Science)
- Computer Science (Master of Science)
- Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts)
- Higher Education, Science, Society (Master of Arts)
Also in planning: M.Sc. Digital Business (expected to be open for applications from the winter semester 2029-30 onwards)
Admission Requirements
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
- Admission and special language Regulations Degree Programme Digital Business (coming soon)
Application Deadlines
1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only apply for the winter semester.
- Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application for a higher semester) can also apply for the summer semester (1 December - 15 January).
- Requirements for applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg)
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by 15 July.
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30167 Hannover
30167 Hannover
