BSc in Business Information Technology

Innovative approaches to manage digitalisation

Business information technology specialists are equally familiar with business and IT. Their job is to analyse business requirements, model and design solutions, and communicate skillfully with people in different roles and professions. Thus, they deliver the innovation that helps organisations succeed in the age of digitalisation!

As a business information technology specialist you will find broad opportunities for varied roles in IT services and consulting or in the IT departments of companies and public administrations. In your job you have to consider the needs of users while being aware of the technical, organisational and financial resources available. To find the best possible solution you will liaise with internal and external partners and use appropriate models to describe your findings.

Your studies will equip you with the ability to systematically analyse big data within an organisation and actively shape business processes. You can work in a consulting role to develop new e-business services and prepare the successful launch of new products. As you gain experience you will develop leadership skills, effectively driving the digital aspects of a corporate strategy.

Registration

Deadline for the academic year 2020/21: 30 April 2020

Registration

«Especially the first steps in programming are new territory for many students. By participating in the lectures, a lot of material is conveyed in an understandable way.»

Michel Riedo, graduate

Programme

The full-time programme can be completed in six semesters and the part-time programme in eight semesters. The part-time model is designed for people who have a job, participate in a sport or care for others.

Students who can evidence that they worked at least 50% throughout their studies as qualified commercial employees will be awarded up to 15 credit points if they submit an additional paper related to their employment. They can either be salaried employees or self-employed.

Teaching times Basel

Part Time: Mondays and Wednesdays (afternoon and evening), Saturday mornings
Full Time: Monday to Thursday (all day)

Teaching times Brugg-Windisch

Part Time: Thursdays and Fridays (occasionally Saturday mornings)
Full Time: Thursdays and Fridays plus 2 half-days (to be defined)

Introduction week

Your studies start with an introduction week in september (week 37).

Degree program

Your degree involves taking modules in five groups. Elective modules are an opportunity to pursue your interests in more depth. You will receive ECTS credits for every module you complete successfully. You need to achieve 180 points for your bachelor’s degree. The following table shows how many ECTS points are allocated to the different groups of modules.

Group of modules	Core modules	Elective modules
Foundation	30-35 ECTS	5-25
Business Administration	30-35 ECTS
Information Technology	30-35 ECTS
Business Information Technology	30-35 ECTS
Student Work	35 ECTS

180 credits must be obtained to successfully complete the course. The modular structure provides you with the opportunity to focus on specific module groups in accordance with your future career goals.

Module overview

In the practice project you will gain first hand experience of the challenges faced by companies. You will use the knowledge gained to work out solutions for practice, working in small groups in the company. The tasks are varied and keep pace with technological change.

You will take a fresh approach to analysing processes in the company and making suggestions for improvement. For example, you will assist the company in choosing business software, provide support in business processes and contribute your ideas to topics like cloud computing or data management. You will experience the impact of applying the competencies you gained in your studies. A successful project may even lead to a job after you have completed your studies.

The bachelor thesis completes your course of studies. Student projects

As a business information technology specialist you will find broad job opportunities for varied roles in IT services and consulting or in the IT departments of companies and public administrations. In your job you will have to consider the needs of users while being aware of the technical, organisational and financial resources available. To find the best possible solution you will liaise with internal and external partners and use appropriate models to describe your findings.

Business IT experts are in great demand in companies ranging from SMEs and ambitious start-ups to multinational corporations. Many attractive jobs await you with great potential for the future – with either more emphasis on business or on IT depending on your interests and preferences.