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Master's Programme Information Systems

Faculty	Faculty of Business and Management
Duration / ECTS-Credits	4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits
Academic Degree	Master of Science (MSc)
Qualification Level	Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F	0612 Database and Network Design and Administration
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Study Code	UC 066 926
Curriculum	Information on the Curriculum (2008W)*
Language of Instruction	English
Admission Requirements	Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Application	It is recommended to commence the programme in the winter semester in order to avoid study delays.Apply ONLINE

 

* Information on the Curriculum (2008W)

The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
  available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
  Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)

Requirements

Relevant bachelor's resp. diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:

• Bachelor's Programme Management and Economics
• Bachelor's Programme Computer Science
  
• Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
  

Proof of general university entrance qualification:

The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme. The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.

In the course of the proof of the general university entrance qualification, the completion of the following core areas within the framework of the completed bachelor's degree programme shall be examined in any case:

• 100 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science

Recommended Course Sequence

The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.

The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).

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(1) Depending on the bachelor program completed by a student, two of the following mandatory courses totalling 20 ECTS-Credits must be taken: Management Essentials for students with a degree in Computer Science or Computer Science Essentials for students with a degree in Management or Economics. The selection of these two courses is determined by the Director of Studies of the University of Innsbruck.

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Qualification Profile and Skills

The goal of the Master's Programme Information Systems is to qualify students for leadership positions in IT and for IT management tasks in companies and organizations. This includes abilities to initiate, control, manage and assess leading and innovative information and communication systems in organizations, thus achieving competitive advantages. Moreover, IT leadership positions require a degree of interdisciplinary knowledge in management, personnel and organization, law, finances and information systems. This interdisciplinary knowledge, together with conceptual and communicative abilities, allows graduates to work at the junction between IT and other internal departments as well as external IT service providers. Graduates acquire the ability to offer qualified analysis of system environments at companies, considering factors such as architecture, process, service and values. The Master's Programme Information Systems is held in English and provides an excellent basis for careers in IT management, business consulting or an academic career through continuation to a doctoral program.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the areas of information management, knowledge management, process management and project management. They are able to demonstrate their competences at the intersections of business administration and information technology by formulating and substantiating arguments scientifically and by solving problems innovatively.  

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

The master's programme offers vocational preparation for activities requiring leadership, analysis, planning, assessment and consultation in information and knowledge management, modelling of business processes, and the creation of information systems within the value chain. The master's programme combines the perspectives of business administration and information technology, with special consideration of information and communication systems.

Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck

• PhD Programme Management
• Doctor of Philosophy Programme Computer Sciences

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

Information about the Programme (in German only)

• Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction 

Equivalence Lists (in German only)

• Equivalence Lists WS 2007/2008

Examination Dates (in German only)

  Final Exam Weeks winter semester 2022/2023

  Final Exam Weeks summer semester 2023

• ONLINE-Registration for modules
• Registration dates and information on the computer registration

Forms

• Application for the Master's Thesis
• Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
• Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
• Declaration of Academic Honesty (in German only)
• Submission of the Master's Thesis
• To block the thesis
  

Recognitions (in German only)

• Recognitions of Exams AND Supplementary Sheet
• Administrative Processes for students
  

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15

Associate Dean of Studies
Dr. Maximilian Schreieck

Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mike Peters

Information for students with disabilities