Part-time degree course in business informatics
Save one year of study and 5,940 euros
Use your apprenticeship as a springboard for a shortened computer science degree course
Are you almost finished with your training and want to develop your skills seamlessly? Or have you already completed your apprenticeship and are fully engaged in your career, but want to get more out of your job? Then study part-time at the Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW). With us, you can earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics in just 36 months. Our part-time Bachelor’s degree programs are optimally tailored to your needs as a full-time professional and offer you a successful mix of attendance phases, online lectures and self-study. This allows you to remain flexible in terms of time and location while receiving the best possible support.
Your advantage: With your IT qualification, you can enter the 3rd semester directly. Your studies will only take three years.
Choose your specialty and develop your skills further
You will learn methods for process modelling, analysis and optimization to increase the performance and effectiveness of organizations. Develop skills in process design, change management and IT integration to drive organization-wide process improvements.
Learn how to protect digital systems and networks from threats and identify and fix security vulnerabilities. Core topics include information security fundamentals, cryptography, network security and forensics. Develop skills in risk assessment, incident response and security compliance.
You will learn advanced analytical methods to gain valuable insights from large amounts of data, as well as data visualization, machine learning and statistical modeling. Use data to make decisions and solve problems.
You will learn IT strategy, business consulting and technical solution development as well as the integration of IT solutions in business processes. You will deepen your consulting methods and skills in project management and customer support.
You can expect programming, database design, agile methods and the development of enterprise applications. Learn how to design and implement robust and modern software solutions that meet the latest security requirements.
Facts
- Especially for people who have completed vocational training
- Organization tailored to full-time professionals
- 100% salary through full-time job
- Shortened course of study from 8 to 6 semesters
- Modern course content opens up new perspectives
- Campuses: Bielefeld | Paderborn
- 495 per month + one-off examination fee of €1,500 at the end of the course
- Start: October
- 180 ECTS
- Bachelor of Science
Individual study support and flexible organization for optimal learning
- You start directly into the third semester
- Two attendance weekends per semester (Thurs. - Sat.)
- Lectures on approx. 2 Saturdays per month
- Online lectures, 4 hours per week in the evening
- No exams during the NRW vacations, summer and winter vacations also lecture-free
- The attendance times enable strong, individual support.
- The examinations take place continuously. This ensures an even study load.
- Students gain new perspectives and expand their network through intensive discussions.
Requirements & application
1st degree
Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or general higher education entrance qualification or successful completion of advanced vocational training or vocational training and professional activity corresponding to the intended course of study.
2. existing training or further education
One of these state-recognized apprenticeships/further training courses:
– IT specialist for application development
– IT specialist for system integration
– IT management assistant
– IT systems management assistant
– IT specialist for data and process analysis
– IT specialist for digital networking
We will consider other apprenticeships on request.
3. send online application
You can easily submit your documents via our website with just a few clicks.
4. check your documents
If your documents confirm your suitability, we will invite you to an interview and a selection process.
5. selection procedure
Here we test various dimensions such as previous business and IT knowledge or analytical thinking skills.
6. acceptance and start of studies
After the successful selection process, you will receive your study contract and we will prepare the start of your studies together.
Let's talk about money
Salary increase?
Many studies show: People with a university degree have a higher income. An analysis by the Stepstone job platform provides an estimate of what people with different degrees earn.
IT specialist: €40,600(source)
Bachelor’s graduate in business informatics: €49,100 (source)
Investing in a degree is an investment in your future that pays off! Once you have a Bachelor’s degree in your pocket, it’s all down to your negotiating skills in your next appraisal interview. For example, if you achieve a gross salary increase of 5,000 euros per year, you will have recouped your tuition fees in less than four years.
Save on taxes!
You can recoup up to 42% of your study costs! This includes tuition fees, travel costs, book expenses, office supplies and much more.
The study costs are taken into account as income-related expenses and then deducted from your taxed income. This reduces your tax burden and it is calculated whether you are entitled to a refund. Please note: Your gross income must be above the tax-free allowance of 10,908 euros (as of 2023).
Your advantages of the part-time FHDW degree program
Use experience from your vocational training
Use your vocational training as a valuable basis for your studies. Benefit from practical topics and use your experience to deepen your knowledge.
Combining studies and career
Enjoy the flexibility of combining your studies and career in the best possible way. With adapted study times and online lectures, you can ideally organize your learning workload and at the same time find enough space for work and leisure.
Knowledge transfer
Experience effective knowledge transfer through experienced lecturers and tried-and-tested teaching content. Use case studies, seminar and project work to expand your professional skills and gain new perspectives.
Career opportunities and prospects
Discover a wide range of career opportunities and future prospects in an increasingly digitalized job market. Our degree program prepares you specifically for the demands of the professional world and opens doors to exciting career opportunities.
Network: Establishing contacts with fellow students and lecturers
Build up valuable contacts with fellow students and lecturers during your studies. Our network offers you the opportunity to establish long-term relationships and benefit from the experience of others.
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