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M.Sc. Informatics and Business

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (SWF) Hagen

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 1 Dec
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About the programme

Informatics and Business is a Master of Science at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Hagen for people who think both economically and technically. It qualifies you to work at the interface between technical ideas and building information and communication systems that improve business processes, combining computer science and business administration at an international level. You can specialise in ERP and Analytical Systems or in IT Quality Management. Teaching is in English, with only some electives in German. The programme lasts three semesters (90 ECTS) and starts in winter or summer.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Informatics and Business at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (SWF)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The degree programme is NC-free, which means that there are no admission restrictions. Only the following points need to be proven*:

A successfully completed Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 210 ECTS in the following fields:

  • a) Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration (Betriebswirtschaftslehre) or International Business Administration at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
  • b) Bachelor's degree program in Business Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik)
  • c) Bachelor's degree course in Computer Science with at least 20 ECTS points on business administration content
  • d) Bachelor's degree program in industrial engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) with at least 20 ECTS credits in computer science content
  • e) Bachelor's degree program that covers a spectrum of subjects including business administration, computer science, and cross-sectional subjects (such as mathematics, statistics, languages, and social skills).

Non-EU applicants who apply via Uni-Assist need to upload this questionnaire  (opens in a new tab)by the application deadline.

Language Proficiency: With your application, you must provide proof of English language skills with a language certificate (for example TOEFL 78 iBT, Cambridge, or IELTS 5.5) at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Only for applicants who have acquired their study qualification in Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, proof of English language proficiency is deemed to have been provided. Please note that German language skills and/or language tests are not required for this course.

Proof of ability: the ability for the master course is considered as adduced if the applicant has completed the previously mentioned course of study (bachelor or diploma) with a result comparable to the German 2,0 or up to 2,5 if the final Bachelor Thesis is better than 1,7.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Informatics and Business

Programme-specific documents

Higher education entrance qualification for NC courses with a specified average grade (Abitur, Baccalaureate, GCE....) in the original language and a German or English translation by a sworn translator

Undergraduate degree certificate and transcript of records including average grade in the original language and a German or English translation by a sworn translator

Grading scheme.

Proof of German language proficiency or proof that the language proficiency is expected to be proven by the start of the lecture period (e.g. registration for the language test). Proof of English language proficiency is required for degree courses taught in English; proof of German language proficiency is not required

Depending on your home country, additional proof may be required, e.g. APS (optional original). For further information please contact uni-assist: Country Information

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

Lübecker Ring 2

59494 Soest

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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