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B.Sc. Applied Data Science & Business Analytics

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Become an expert in Big Data and Computer Science - Business Analytics studies curriculum

Program syllabus - B.Sc. Data Science

Driving forward the conception and analysis of information processing systems, getting to know IT trends better or recognizing market interrelationships - the Applied Data Science and Business Analytics undergraduate course provides you with the knowledge you need to become a sought-after data science specialist in national and international companies.

With exciting lectures in the areas of management fundamentals (business studies & economics), teaching of basic skills (rhetoric & project management) as well as industry-specific focus points, this course provides you with a business management basis with individual focus. For example, lectures are offered in the areas of digital business, data science or software engineering.

As part of your studies, you can choose from various specialization modules such as Programming, Market Analytics or Applied Data Science. 

You will also gain valuable and exciting practical experience abroad with an international semester during your studies.

Program Content - Bachelor of Applied Data Science & Business Analytics

1st Semester
  • Introduction to Business Administration (5 ECTS)
  • Financial Reporting (5 ECTS)
  • Business Mathematics (5 ECTS)
  • Digital Competencies (5 ECTS)
  • Calculation Software (3 ECTS)
  • Business Communication & Correspondence (2 ECTS)

Specialization module:

  • Programming & Statistical Tools (5 ECTS)
2nd Semester
  • Management Accounting (5 ECTS)
  • Statistics (5 ECTS)
  • Microeconomics & Macroeconomics (5 ECTS)
  • Scientific Methods (3 ECTS)
  • Moderation & Presentation (2 ECTS)

Specialization modules

  • Analytics & Dynamics (5 ECTS)
  • Applied Data Science 1 (5 ECTS)
    3rd Semester
    • Law (5 ECTS)
    • Human Resources, Organizational & Change Management (5 ECTS)
    • Market Research (5 ECTS)
    • Economic Policy (3 ECTS)
    • Project Management (3 ECTS)
    • Negotation (2 ECTS)

    Specialization modules

    • Applied Data Science 2 (5 ECTS)
      4th Semester: Integrated Semester Abroad

      Semester abroad (25 ECTS).

      Internship (5 ECTS)

      You will spend the fourth semester at a partner university abroad. Read more information about your semester abroad options.

      5th Semester
      • Corporate Project (5 ECTS)
      • Strategic Management (5 ECTS)
      • Sustainability Management & Business Ethics (5 ECTS)

      Specialization modules:

      • Business Research (5 ECTS)
      • Market Analytics (5 ECTS)

      Internship (5 ECTS)

      6th Semester

      Elective modules:

      • Leadership (5 ECTS) or
      • Innovation (5 ECTS)

      Specialization modules:

      • Business Applications in DA/DS (5 ECTS)
      • Information Transfer (5 ECTS)

      Internship (5 ECTS)

      Bachelor's Thesis (10 ECTS)

      Optional 7th Semester

      During the seventh semester you can optionally spend a second semester abroad (this is called the "Global Track"). For more information please contact the International Office or your study advisor.

      *This curricula is valid from beginning of the fall term 2025/26. For an overview of the current study content please see the PDFs above or contact a study advisor.

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      Campus Dortmund

      Christopher Pereira
      +49 231.97 51 39-43
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      Qian Ye

      Campus Frankfurt

      Qian Ye
      +49 69.66 05 93 67-43
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      Ana Kammerer

      Campus Munich

      Ana Kammerer
      +49 89.2 00 03 50 - 53
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      Angelina Hallmann

      Campus Cologne

      Angelina Hallmann
      +49 221.27 09 95-43
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      Luigi Serafino

      Campus Stuttgart

      Luigi Serafino
      +49 711.51 89 62-143
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      Marrit Koenig

      Campus Berlin

      Marrit Koenig
      +49 30.3 15 19 35-22
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      Rebecca Jung

      Campus Hamburg

      Rebecca Jung
      +49 40.3 19 93 39-46
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