Wirtschaftsinformatik
People who just write code can often be replaced—Business informatics specialists who understand both IT and business are in high demand. Do you want to lead the digital transformation and develop IT solutions that truly drive companies forward? In the Wirtschaftsinformatik program, you’ll learn how to design and program digital solutions for businesses, manage complex projects, and cleverly optimize processes. You’ll become a sought-after bridge between technology and management, speaking both languages fluently. Get started now and put your knowledge into practice right away.
Profile
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Study Language
German
Standard period of study
7 Semester (inkl. 1 Praxissemester)
Starts of study
Winter semester
Application deadline
September 18
Admission requirements
General or technical university entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification
ECTS
210 Credits
Place of study
Campus Offenburg,
Campus Gengenbach
Everything You Need to Know
Course Content
During your studies, you’ll combine three exciting disciplines: business administration, computer science, and business informatics. This places you at the intersection of management and technology.
Understanding business: How do procurement, production, and sales work? You’ll learn how to manage companies, plan finances, and make smart investment decisions.
Mastering technology: You’ll develop your own software and program solutions. In the process, you’ll become familiar with the technologies that drive our digital world—from databases and computer networks to modern Internet technologies.
Putting Theory into Practice: In Wirtschaftsinformatik, we bring it all together. Here, you’ll apply your knowledge directly to develop and implement complex information systems.
Choose Specializations: In the 6th and 7th semesters, you’ll choose 2 out of 5 specializations: Application Development, Database Systems, Production Management/Simulation, Controlling, or Artificial Intelligence.
With us, you don’t just learn from books. Because you’ll be managing projects later on, many courses are organized exactly like real projects. Working together as a team, you’ll solve exciting case studies. In the process, you’ll hone your communication skills, learn to meet deadlines, and present your results like a pro.
Perspectives
The demand for your expertise is huge: Especially in a rapidly changing technology landscape, companies are looking for professionals who can develop IT systems while keeping business requirements in mind. Whether in consulting, project management, or software development, your career opportunities and salary prospects are excellent. Exciting opportunities await you, especially here in the South Baden region.
Fees and Funding
Semester Tuition and Fees
Hochschule Offenburg charges an administrative fee of 80.00 euros per semester and a social contribution of 65.00 euros for the Studierendenwerk Freiburg. In addition, the University’s student body charges all enrolled students a student body fee of 25.00 euros per semester to fulfill its responsibilities. Students on leave of absence from their studies are also required to pay these fees; however, foreign students enrolled on a temporary basis are exempt pursuant to Section 60(1), sentence 2, of the Higher Education Act (LHG).
= 170 euros per semester
Additional costs for PLUS Education degree programs (degree programs with a teaching certification option)
For students in the following bachelor's programs
Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik PLUS Pädagogik
Mechatronik PLUS Pädagogik
Media Technology/Business PLUS Education
Wirtschaftsinformatik PLUS Pädagogik
an additional fee of 28.00 euros for local public transportation (semester ticket) applies, in accordance with the fees regulations of the Freiburg Studierendenwerk.
Note: You pay the semester fee to Hochschule Offenburg; however, you are enrolled at both Hochschule Offenburg and Freiburg University of Education.
Additional Costs for International Master's Programs
Students in international master's programs must also pay a flat-rate service fee of 150.00 euros per semester.
Tuition Fees for International Students and Students Pursuing a Second Degree
Since the 2017/18 winter semester, universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg have been charging international students tuition fees of 1,500.00 euros per semester and students pursuing a second degree 650.00 euros per semester.
You can find more information about these fees here:
https://www.landesrecht-bw.de/bsbw/document/jlr-HSchulGebGBWrahmen
http://www.bw-studyguide.de/en/studying/finance-and-funding.html
Exceptions to Tuition Fees for International Students:
According to Section 3 of the LHGebG, international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country and do not hold a German university entrance qualification are required to pay tuition fees. However, the law provides for a few exceptions.
To determine whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can use the following information form and send it, completed and accompanied by the necessary supporting documents, to studiengebuehren@hs-offenburg.de:
Tuition Fee Information Form (PDF)
To apply for an exemption from tuition fees, please use the corresponding application form:
Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Students (PDF)
Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for a Second Degree Program (PDF)
Pursuant to Section 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the LHGebG, Hochschule Offenburg may fully or partially exempt a limited number of international students from tuition fees if it deems them to be particularly gifted. The requirements, etc., are set forth in the bylaws governing tuition fee exemptions for international students based on exceptional talent. Students at the University can find more detailed information in the relevant announcement on the intranet.
BAföG
Information about BAföG is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. If you have any questions about BAföG, the Freiburg-Schwarzwald Studierendenwerk—which is responsible for Hochschule Offenburg—will also be happy to assist you under the “Money” section. You can submit applications for financial aid at the Studierendenwerk’s branch office on the Offenburg campus.
Studierendenwerk Branch Office
Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg
Phone: 0781 205-328
Office hours:
Mon and Wed from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
as well as by telephone appointment
Here you’ll find a PDF in which we’ve summarized the criteria for what are known as “standard achievements”—the requirements you must demonstrate to continue receiving funding after two years of BAföG support.
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Scholarships
A scholarship takes the financial pressure off you. Find the right support in our overview of scholarship programs.
Appplication
Would you like to submit an application for this degree program?
Applications will not be accepted again until the 2027/28 winter semester.
Would you like to find out now which documents you’ll need to submit for an application or later enrollment? You can find the relevant information in these two checklists:
Checklist for programs with admission quotas (PDF)
Checklist for programs without an admission cap (PDF)
We look forward to receiving your application or direct enrollment for the 2027/28 winter semester!
Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?
The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007
Highlights from the sudy program
2 Degrees, 1 Program: Double Degree in Finland
Would you like to gain international experience while enhancing your professional profile? Our long-standing partnership with HAMK in Hämeenlinna makes this possible: As a student of Wirtschaftsinformatik, you can earn a double degree.
The best part: At the end, you’ll receive two bachelor’s degrees—one from Hochschule Offenburg and one from our Finnish partner university.
Your path to the double degree:
Off to Finland: After your 4th semester, you’ll transfer to HAMK for 2 semesters (August through May).
Study in English: You’ll take your lectures and modules there in English.
Thesis Abroad: You’ll also write your bachelor’s thesis directly at HAMK.
Pure hands-on experience: Afterward, you’ll complete your practical semester. It’s up to you: Do you want to return to Germany or extend your stay in Finland?
After that, all doors are open to you: Start your dream job right away or continue on to a master’s program.
Curious?
You can find details on the module content here or contact Friedrich Chasin.
Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?
The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007
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