The success of a business enterprise depends decisively on the quality of its management. In times of intensifying competition and volatile change in the business environment, qualified employees commanding multidisciplinary skills are an important factor of success.

In this context, more and more fields of activity emerge with increasing complexity. The level of competence that companies request from their employees is also increasing - the trend towards advanced qualification is already clearly visible today.

Informatics plays a central role in the implementation of all business operations. Due to the growing importance of information technologies for business activities, fundamental, integrative knowledge of business skills, as well as topics in informatics, become key competencies for the specialists.

The University of Applied Management offers an internationally recognized degree program combining the areas of informatics and business administration that can be combined with full-time employment.

After successful completion, our graduates participate in professions ranging from general IT management jobs and IT project management, to E-procurement in computer integrated manufacturing and customer relationship management in marketing and sales.

The program contents focus on major areas of business informatics. Further characteristics of the study program are the semi-virtual form and the consistent focus on applied knowledge. A compact interconnection of university education and professional training in an educational concept designed for adult students supports independent learning and working, and the direct implementation of learned contents.

The degree program imparts expertise in a balanced mix. Essential features of the program are as follows:

• Education that is practically relevant, supported bycase-studies, teamwork and business games
• Development of individual qualification profiles through elective courses and the focus on core subjects of study
• Acquisition of integrative knowledge in the fields of business and informatics, including the latest software systems, qualifying graduates for a broad range of tasks within companies
• Problem solving training refining the ability to apprehend interdependent relations, to react flexibly to change, and to concentrate action on meeting planned goals.
• Encouragement and development of pro-active thinking and decision making, as well as teamwork and leadership skills
• Involvement of prominent IT-companies in the conceptualization and implementation of courses, which ensures on-going inclusion of practice-relevant issues into educational content.