Study Business Informatics in Mannheim
Bachelor's Program in Business Informatics
Additional program facts and information
Language proficiency
In addition to German language skills (see “Application and selection”), you have to provide proof of a very good level of English proficiency (B2 level). To do so, you can, for example, submit the grades you achieved in English classes taken during the final years of German upper secondary education, or take a language test.Program start
Fall semester (September)
Academic calendarSemester fee: EUR 194 (more information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650Possible master’s programs
- Master’s program in Business Informatics (M.Sc.)
- Mannheim Master in Data Science (M.Sc.)
- Mannheim Master in Management (M.Sc.) (at least 36 ECTS credits in Business Administration are required)
- Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting and Taxation (M.Sc.) (at least 36 ECTS credits in Business Administration are required)
- Mannheim Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.) (at least 36 ECTS credits in Business Administration are required)
Program overview
The bachelor’s program in Business Informatics teaches students the basic principles of Business Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Mathematics. The focus of the degree program is on acquiring competencies in Computer Science. You will deepen your theoretical knowledge through practical exercise courses, seminars, and programming labs.
You then choose to specialize in one of these disciplines in the fifth and sixth semesters. The interdisciplinary structure of the bachelor’s program in Business Informatics, its practical orientation, and the inclusion of soft skills seminars mean that graduates of the program are sought after on the national and international labor markets.
Why study the bachelor’s program in Business Informatics at the University of Mannheim?
Top-level interdisciplinary education
The bachelor’s program in Business Informatics is interdisciplinary in nature and, in cooperation with the Business School—one of Europe’s leading business schools—offers an ideal combination of Computer Science and Business Administration. As a student in the bachelor’s program in Business Informatics, you will acquire competencies from both disciplines at an internationally outstanding level.Personal support
The compact size of the program means that students are guaranteed personal support. The professors at the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics are the best in their fields both in Germany and abroad.International orientation
The school is partners with numerous international universities and has connections to leading software companies. This enables it to give you a solid foundation upon which you can start your career.Flexible degree plans
A bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics at the University of Mannheim offers you a wide range of opportunities for personal and academic development, as well as flexible study planning. For example, you can pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Business Informatics.Student organizations
In the more than 50 student organizations at the University of Mannheim, you also have the opportunity to gain practical experience and establish contacts during your studies.Career opportunities
As a graduate of the program in Business Informatics, you will have excellent career prospects. Thanks to your IT expertise and industry-specific knowledge, you will often serve as a point of contact between management and IT department within a company.
Our graduates work at start-ups, medium-sized companies, and at large organizations such as SAP, BASF, Microsoft, and Deutsche Bank. You can become, for example, a software developer, web developer, IT consultant, or IT project manager.
Graduates who pursue an academic career investigate social and technological topics such as big data, industry 4.0, and machine learning.
Studying abroad and internships
Studying abroad
Spending a semester abroad s optional in the bachelor's program in Business Informatics. However, we strongly recommend spending one or two semesters abroad at one of the more than 450 international partner universities of the University of Mannheim during your program. In collaboration with the International Office, the school will be happy to assist you in planning a period of study abroad.Internships
Completing an internship is not mandatory in the bachelor’s program in Business Informatics, but it is highly recommended. On the school’s website, you will find various internship and job platforms that can help you find a suitable opportunity.Interests and skills
If you wish to study Business Informatics, you should
- like IT (but you do not need to have any prior knowledge in this area),
- find logical and abstract thinking fun,
- be interested in Economics, Business Administration, and programming,
- like working in a team,
- have a good level of English language proficiency.
Financing and funding
Scholarships
The University of Mannheim offers various scholarships. This funding enables you to focus on your academic achievements and continue your voluntary work alongside your studies.
Scholarship overview
Funding opportunities for international degree-seeking studentsFinancial aid for students
The Studierendenwerk is the first place to contact if you have any questions on how to finance your studies. They will give you advice on BAföG and tell you about other funding options.
Go to the StudierendenwerkApplication and selection
Important information on the awarding of study places
- For your application to be successful, you must apply in due time and form and fulfill the admission requirements for your chosen program of study.
- If a program of study is selective, the selection criteria set out in the relevant selection statutes apply in addition to the admission requirements. The University of Mannheim does not apply a numerus clausus system (grade-point average for admission to certain programs of study).
- All of our bachelor's programs require German language skills. If you do not have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent qualification), you must submit proof of proficiency in German at C1 level.
This program of study is currently not selective. However, you need to pass an admissions procedure. For this purpose, we assess your submitted documents according to defined selection criteria and evaluate whether you achieve the required minimum score of 50 points. You do not need to take an on-site admissions test.
Application period
- Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July
- Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August
Program structure
Semester 1
- Business Informatics
- Wirtschaftsinformatik I
- Computer Science
- Praktische Informatik I
- Formale Grundlagen der Informatik
- Programmierpraktikum I
- Business Administration 1
- Zeitmanagement
Semester 2
- Computer Science
- Praktische Informatik II
- Programmierpraktikum II
- Business Administration 2
- Fundamentals of mathematics and statistics
- Analysis
- Key competencies
Semester 3
- Business Informatics
- Wirtschaftsinformatik III
- Computer Science
- Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen
- Business Administration 3
- Fundamentals of mathematics and statistics
- Lineare Algebra
- Change- und Projektmanagement
Semester 4
- Business Informatics
- Wirtschaftsinformatik IV
- Wirtschaftsinformatik IIa
- Wirtschaftsinformatik IIb
- Computer Science
- Softwaretechnik I
- Praktikum Software Engineering
- Fundamentals of mathematics and statistics
- Grundlagen der Statistik
Semester 5
- Computer Science
- Datenbanksysteme I
- Business Administration 4
- Specialization
- Elective subject
- Seminar
Semester 6
- Business Administration 5
- Specialization
- Präsentationskompetenz und Rhetorik
- Key competence
- Bachelor’s thesis
- For Business Administration 1–5, you choose from the following modules: Marketing, Produktion, Internes Rechnungswesen, Grundlagen des externen Rechnungswesens, Finanzwirtschaft, Management.
- In the 2nd and 6th semester, you select one of the following Soft Skills courses (3 ECTS credits each) offered by the Center for Development of Key Competencies (ZfS): Medienkompetenz und Medienpraxis, Kommunikative und persönliche Kompetenzen, Digitale Kompetenzen, Gesellschaft und Nachhaltigkeit or a foreign language course.
- You choose 12 ECTS credits from modules such as Kryptographie I, Theoretische Informatik, Selected Topics in IT-Security, Integrated Information Systems, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence: Search and Problem Solving, Image Processing, or the International Course.
- For the elective subject, you choose one module (6–8 ECTS credits) from Grundlagen der VWL, Recht, Lineare Optimierung, International Accounting, the International Course or the Business Administration 6 module.
Course names are listed in the original language.
I really liked how the program combined Computer Science, Business Administration, and Business Informatics with a wide range of soft skills seminars. That exact combination is required in my current job as an IT consultant. The key competences, presentation techniques and rhetoric, are also very useful in my daily work.
For me, the program in Business Informatics is an excellent combination of Business Administration and Computer Science that could hardly be more relevant today. The program is designed to prepare me as well as possible for professional life so that I can contribute to digitalization in the future. The fact that the University of Mannheim is considered one of Germany’s top universities makes it especially attractive to me. In addition, as a high-performance athlete, I benefit from the special support provided by the Elite Sports Scholarship Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, which helps me balance my studies with competitive sports more effectively.
Nowadays, no business transaction can be concluded without large amounts of data and information being involved. Using computer software to handle these data efficiently and having a machine perform the task autonomously is fascinating to me. The program stands out from others because it equips you with skills that have a diverse scope of application. This variety makes for an exciting study experience.
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Contact
Lisa Wessa, M.A. (she/her)
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
B 6, 26
Gebäudeteil B – Room B1.04
68159 Mannheim
You can reach me Mondays 12:00 a.m – 13:00 p.m. via phone or via E-Mail.
Student Advisory for the Business Informatics Degree Program
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
Mannheim
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Admissions Office
L 1, 1 – Room 157, 158
68161 Mannheim