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You don't just want to have a say later on, you want to shape it?
Then business informatics is just right for you! Here you will combine technical know-how with business thinking - and become a key person for digital solutions in companies.
What can you expect?
In six semesters, you will learn how to develop modern IT solutions and how companies can work smarter and more efficiently as a result. You will combine business thinking with technical know-how - the perfect combination for many exciting careers!
For example, you will program in Java, work with databases and learn how to make smart decisions using data.
Business IT specialists are in demand everywhere - whether in project management, software development or IT consulting.
You can apply your knowledge directly in the company.
And after graduation?
Whether at SAP, BASF or in a start-up - with your degree, many doors are open to you. Or you can add on a Master's degree. Anything is possible!
Content & procedure
Study contents
Do you want to know how IT and business work together? That's exactly what you'll learn here! From programming and data analysis to business processes, you'll gain the know-how you need to develop digital solutions for real business problems. Theory meets practice - and you're right in the middle of it.
Study goals
After graduating, you will be fit to combine IT and management. You will be able to manage projects, help design software solutions and drive companies forward digitally. In short: you will become a sought-after interface between business and IT.
Course of study
In six semesters, you will progress step by step from the basics to your Bachelor's thesis. Many exciting modules, practical projects and an internship await you. The perfect mix of theory, application and teamwork.
Career prospects
With Business Informatics, you have great career opportunities - whether in corporations, start-ups or consultancies. You can go into IT, management or data analysis. Or you can continue with a Master's degree. Your skills are in demand everywhere!
Below are all the lectures of the degree program with learning content.
Find out more in the introductory week!
| Parameters | Designations | SWS/Wo | Course content |
| 1st semester | |||
| BWI101 | General Business Administration | 4 | BWI101 |
| BWI111 | Business Mathematics | 4 | BWI111 |
| BWI121 | Accounting | 2 | BWI121 |
| BWI122 | Cost accounting | 2 | BWI122 |
| BWI131 | Law | 4 | BWI131 |
| BWI141 | Marketing | 2 | BWI141 |
| BWI151 | Business Informatics | 2 | BWI151 |
| BWI161 | Programming I | 4 | BWI161 |
| 2nd semester | |||
| BWI201 | Investment | 2 | BWI201 |
| BWI202 | Financing | 2 | BWI202 |
| BWI211 | Economics | 3 | BWI211 |
| BWI221 | Statistics | 4 | BWI221 |
| BWI231 | Programming II | 4 | BWI231 |
| BWI241 | Business Basics | 2 | BWI241 |
| BWI242 | Basic Soft Skills | 2 | BWI242 |
| BWI251 | Software Engineering | 5 | BWI251 |
| 3rd semester | |||
| BWI301 | Project Management | 2 | BWI301 |
| BWI302 | Process Management | 2 | BWI302 |
| BWI311 | Operations Research | 2 | BWI311 |
| BWI321 | Business in Practice | 2 | BWI321 |
| BWI322 | Communication | 2 | BWI322 |
| BWI331 | Corporate Management | 2 | BWI331 |
| BWI332 | Service Management | 2 | BWI332 |
| BWI341 | Operating Systems | 2 | BWI341 |
| BWI342 | Computer Networks | 2 | BWI342 |
| BWI351 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 2 | BWI351 |
| BWI352 | Databases | 3 | BWI352 |
| 4th semester | |||
| BWI400 | One elective module must be taken! | 6 | |
| BWI411 | Data Science | 4 | BWI411 |
| BWI421 | Web Applications | 4 | BWI421 |
| BWI431 | Seminar | 2 | BWI431 |
| BWI441 | Business Knowledge | 2 | BWI441 |
| BWI442 | Business Ethics | 2 | BWI442 |
| 5th semester | |||
| BWI501 | Information Security | 2 | BWI501 |
| BWI502 | Information Management | 2 | BWI502 |
| BWI511 | Digital Business | 4 | BWI511 |
| BWI521 | Internship Application Systems | 2 | BWI521 |
| BWI531 | Business Intelligence | 4 | BWI531 |
| BWI541 | ERP systems | 4 | BWI541 |
| BWI542 | SCM systems | 2 | BWI542 |
| BWI551 | English for IT | 2 | BWI551 |
| 6th semester | |||
| BWI600 | Internship | 13 weeks | BWI600 |
| BWI610 | Thesis | 10 weeks | BWI610 |
Curious?
Then get started now: Find out more, ask questions or apply directly to start your studies at HWG Ludwigshafen!
Application & Admission
Registration and application via the "Apply" button at the top right
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