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Bachelor in Business Information Technology

Implement innovative ideas for digitalisation

Key data

Degree
Bachelor of Science FHNW in Business Information Technology
ECTS points
180
Start of semester
September
Studying mode
Full-time or part-time (Brugg-Windisch: only part-time)
Duration
3 or 4 years
Teaching language
English
Place
Basel or Brugg-Windisch
Stay abroad
Optional
Semester fee
CHF 700 with residence in Switzerland (for details see fees*)

 

Start September: We recommend early registration by April 30.

As a business IT specialist, you are the digital expert in the business world. In your role as an intermediary between business administration and IT, you are one of the game changers who makes companies more efficient and competitive. Whether it is smart software, data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) or cool digital tools – you are at the forefront when it comes to optimising processes, managing projects, and developing innovative solutions. In short: you shape the digital world of tomorrow!

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What do you do as a business IT specialist?

Business Information TechnologyBridge the gap between IT and the business departments

In your projects, you negotiate with the people involved and recognise their challenges, expectations, and needs. You understand the language of business as well as that of IT and mediate between the two worlds. After your studies, you will be able to master complex business challenges with innovative IT solutions.

Help shaping the digital future

Thanks to your interdisciplinary knowledge, you will find and design suitable, innovative IT solutions and take on an advisory role. You optimise processes, analyse and structure data with the help of artificial intelligence, develop effective strategies or new business models. In this way, you help companies to succeed.

You know what a computer scientist is talking about

You know the possibilities and limitations of IT systems, how they are structured and how they work. You are actively involved in the implementation of projects, whether in project management, software development, quality assurance or other functions.

Get to the bottom of things

You analyse situations, regulations, and processes in order to understand them. This allows you to uncover weaknesses and create a basis for decisions. After analysing the current situation, you determine the requirements for your projects, record them in a structured manner and define the target status.

You know what the business is talking about

You know the correlations in the business world as well as the success criteria of processes and organisations. You lead projects and/or teams, act in line with the company strategy and always ensure the best cost-benefit ratio.

Convince across the board

You are able to critically evaluate and analyse actions, ventures, and contracts. You are convincing in workshops and meetings, document professionally and assess data and facts correctly.

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Study content

Your studies will provide you with the ideal mix of knowledge from business administration, computer science and business information technology. You will immerse yourself in the world of business administration, learn how companies work and make decisions. At the same time, you will acquire in-depth IT knowledge, from programming to databases, machine learning and cybersecurity.

Business information technology brings together both disciplines (computer science and business): you will learn to understand the needs and expectations of different groups and develop digital solutions to transform business processes and drive companies forward – and everything in English, the language of IT and global business.

Specialisations

In the second half of your studies, you can choose from several specialisations that are tailored to current trends and jobs on the market. Depending on your interests and career plans, you can put together your own study portfolio and turn your studies into your own personal programme.

Hands-on experience

Here at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, you will gain real insights into the professional world as part of your studies. Whether in a practical project, during your bachelor’s thesis or in project-based modules, you will directly experience the challenges that companies have to overcome.

You use your knowledge to develop practical solutions – always at the forefront of the latest technologies. Be it to optimise processes, support companies in their choice of business software or contribute your ideas on topics such as cloud computing and data management.

During your studies, you will experience how you can apply your knowledge into practice with various real-life projects in actual companies. And after a successful project you might even secure a job in that organisation.

Study structure

Career prospects

As a business IT specialist, you have the choice between many exciting job profiles in a wide range of industries. During your studies, you will find out which areas interest you the most and what best suits your particular strengths. This will allow you to decide later on whether you would prefer a technical job, plunge into the analytical world or work in management.

Typical examples of job profiles:

Success stories

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Tue, 17.10.2023, Basel

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FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Business Peter Merian-Strasse 86 4002 Basel
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FHNW School of Business, Brugg-Windisch

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Business Bahnhofstrasse 6 CH - 5210 Windisch
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