The Department of Information Systems (IS) at the University of Münster belongs to one of the largest and most prestigious Information Systems departments in Germany. Periodic national rankings attest to its excellent reputation. The field of IS covers the design, introduction, and evaluation of intra- and inter-organisational information systems and connects the research and teaching of Business and Economics, in particular Business Administration, with Computer Science. The research is embedded in the work of the European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS). The ERCIS is an international network of renowned IS research institutions.
The Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Information Systems has a standard duration of 6 semesters and teaches the core concepts of Information Systems, economics and IT. It enables graduates to evaluate the use of information technology in the business world and design information systems in practice.
The Master of Science (M. Sc.) Information Systems has a standard duration of 4 semesters. The program is designed for bachelor's graduates that want to participate in shaping the digital future. It is ideal for those who not only want to know IT terms and concepts, but also to understand the underlying mechanisms. The course gives students the freedom to choose their interested tracks and set their own priorities.