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Department of Computer Science

Business Informatics, Sustainability and Digitalisation (MSc)

With the Master's degree in Business Informatics, Sustainability and Digitalisation (MSc), the Department of Computer Science is expanding its range of courses with an innovative, interdisciplinary degree programme. In cooperation with the Department of Economics, the focus is on the future topics of sustainability and digitalisation. The programme will start in the summer semester of 2026.

Topics in the current curriculum

  • Business Software and Architecture Management
  • Big Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • IT Controlling
  • IT Management
  • Project: Startup / Business Concept
  • Concepts and application areas of artificial intelligence
  • Sustainable digitalisation and consumer informatics

 

Aims of the degree programme

  • Scientific work - on the basis of a sound technical foundation
  • Independent work - independent development of new solutions
  • Ability to solve difficult and complex problems - in research, development and practice
  • Development and practice

The Master's degree programme at H-BRS is characterised by individual supervision, guidance towards independent scientific work and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and development projects.

After successfully completing the programme, students are awarded the internationally recognised academic degree of Master of Science. This degree entitles the holder to a doctorate. The degree prepares students for specialist and management positions in industry, business, administration, research and development.

Study Facts

Degree

Master's degree

Standard period of study

4 semesters

Lecture language

German

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Start of study

Summer and winter term

Type of study

Full-time

Admission requirements

A professionally qualifying university degree in a subject related to business informatics, computer science or economics. In the case of computer science and economics, it is assumed that business informatics subjects were taken in the Bachelor's degree programme. The proportion of subjects with computer science content should comprise at least 20 ETCS for a degree in economics; similarly, the proportion of subjects with economics content should also comprise at least 20 ECTS for a degree in computer science.

Admission type and application deadline

There are no entry requirements for this degree programme. If you meet all the entry requirements, you can apply within the application period. You can apply from 15 November to 15 March to start your studies in the summer semester, and from 15 May to 15 September to start your studies in the winter semester.

Language skills

The programme is German. Elective modules may also be in English. German language skills at level C1 (CEFR) are required, demonstrated by a German university entrance qualification or the following German language certificates: German language certificates.

Costs

Only the current semester contribution is payable for this degree programme: Semester contribution and fees.

Plans for the degree programme

Accreditation

The degree programme is accredited until 31 March 2034.

Contact points

Departmental Office Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C 101

Opening hours

Monday : 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (by appointment)

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

during the lecture-free period: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Course guidance service in the Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Opening hours

on weekdays: by arrangement

Contact to the Student Services

Address

Campus Sankt Augustin: Grantham Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin // Rooms E039 - E040 & E044 - E048

Campus Rheinbach: Egermannstr. 1, 53359 Rheinbach // Rooms 1.304 - 1.305

Opening hours

Telephone consultation hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 12:00

Personal consultations by appointment only

Dekanat des Fachbereichs Informatik

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C 101

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 201

Opening hours

Werktags: nach Vereinbarung

Examination boards in the Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

The mailboxes of the examination boards are located opposite the departmental secretariat (C 101).

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Service Point Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

A 102.1

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 452

Opening hours

Das Büro ist von Montag bis Freitag in der Zeit von 08:00 -18:00 Uhr geöffnet.

Team International

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C158

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin