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M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science

Your Passport to becoming a Data Scientist and Business Analytics Expert

  • Shaping the world of tomorrow with the Master Data Science
  • Integrated semesters abroad & internships
  • AACSB accredited
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Students of the Master of Business Intelliegence & Data Science

The Master of Science Business Intelligence & Data Science at a Glance

Standard period of study
3 semester plus 1 semester master thesis
Semester start
September (fall term)
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Study types

Full-time Degree, Distance Learning

Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
Admission requirements

Proof of business studies with at least 15 ECTS points in the field of business (e.g. business administration, economics, business information systems; or related fields) and least 10 ECTS credits must have been earned in quantitative courses.

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Semester abroad

One compulsory integrated

Practical experience
12 weeks compulsory internship, workshops, excursions
Language
100 % in English
Double Degree

Get a second master's degree from a partner university

Tuition fees

Overview of tuition fees and discounts

Fast Track: On the Fast Lane

When you choose the option "Fast Track" the semester abroad is omitted and you shorten your internship period. This allows you to complete your master in business intelligence degree in only 3 semesters and with 90 ECTS. Prerequisite: you bring 210 ECTS from your Bachelor (an alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Master). Find out more from your study advisor.

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The only AACSB accredited private German University of Applied Sciences

ISM is recognized at the highest international level by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and is the only private German University of Applied Sciences holding the prestigious AACSB accreditation. This is an important international seal of quality which certifies excellence in research and teaching.

The key requirements for receiving the prestigious accreditation are: highest quality in teaching, committed lecturers who proactively support students, successful cooperation with companies and international universities as well as very good career entry opportunities for graduates. Only around six percent of all business schools receive this important seal. Read more.

AACSB accreditation for ISM
Spitzenposition im CHE-Masterranking

Top position in the CHE Master's Ranking

In the current CHE university ranking for Master's degree programs, the ISM was rated very positively for all seven campuses. ISM achieved four out of five stars in all ten categories.

There was particular praise, for example, for the support provided for study stays abroad, the courses offered and for the very strong ties with professional practice.

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Master of Data Science Business Intelligence

Make a Creative Use of Digital Data

The smart use of data has become a decisive competitive factor today, so data scientists, business analysts, system architects or data consultants are in great demand on the market nowadays.

The Data Science graduate program degree lasts four semesters (three with the Fast-Track option) and provides you with comprehensive methodological knowledge for well-founded data retrieval as well as intelligent and automatic data evaluation and analytics.

In addition to classical Computer Science-related topics (Data Management, Quantitative Methods, Linear Algebra), the master in business intelligence and data science also covers teaching units on business analysis, big data and data mining and includes many practical business analytics and consulting projects. This enables you to make important predictions within your future company and plays a key role in achieving corporate goals more effectively.

To the program content
  • Basic know-how: IT management, software development
  • specific expertise: linear algebra, digital process management
  • Possible career fields: Data Scientist, IT Project Manager
#In the Middle of Practice

Study visit to Acxiom - a Leading Global Data Service Provider

Acxiom prepares big data worldwide to make business insights quickly and easily accessible. With the help of data and statistical analysis, companies understand the needs of customers and can build an efficient customer expericence. Our data science degree students were taught about digital data consulting and shown the many ways in which data can be analyzed, combined and used in practice. An exciting insight into the professional field of Data Scientist.

M.Sc. Business Intelligence at the ISM

How do companies manage to turn their data into gold? Prof. Dr. Matthias Lederer, program director of the M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science program, explains why one should study M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science.

Frequently Asked Questions about Master of Science in Data Science

What is a data scientist?

A data scientist's or data analysts job is to analyze data for gaining better understanding of a business and help the business management make better informed decision based on mathematical and statistical data interpretation. Working as data analyst requires - besides a passion for data mining - patience and persistence as well as some statistics and software engineering skills. Some of the most important data scientist skills are: statistical analysis, machine learning, processing data sets, mathematics and some programming.

What is a business intelligence analyst?

Business intelligence analysts retrieve, use and analyze data and recommend course of action for a company. They also use big data to help businesses make well-informed decisions and understand their customers better. Business analysts are proficient in computer machiene learning and programming technologies, and systems. You do not need a background in IT in order to become a business analyst.

Why join a leading data science degree program in Germany?

The master in data science at ISM is one of the best viewed private business intelligence masters in Germany. Data Science, Business Analytics and Business Intelligence programs are currently in high-demand in Germany as companies increasingly use large amounts of data to solve business problems, adapt to fast-growing customer demands and to configure their business decisions strategically and future-oriented.

The technology-driven society we currently live in forces companies to operate with big data sets, understand and analyse them rapidly. Not only are data scientists and business analysts in highly requsted right now, but also German and international businesses are willing to pay more than average salaries to recruit the best employees in this field.

If you have a good understanding of statistics, mathematics, are eager to understand machine learning, and have an analytical mind, then this program might be the right one for you!

What can you do with a data science degree in the future?

Data science and business analytics are some of the most lucrative career options nowadays. In 2023 alone, there is expected to be over 2,7 million new jobs for professionals with data science and business analytics skills.

A data science degree from ISM can help you successfully enter this career field with lots of hands-on practical experience gained through business case studies, workshops and internships. You’ll graduate with in-demand big data skills, and will be ready to join fellow data analysts and statisticians across many industries.

Amonth the data science careers paths you may decide to take count: Junior Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Information Officer, Data Officer, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Senior Analyst etc.

Every day we see from our customers - many of them big players in their industry - which exciting insights emerge from business intelligent data analysis. In particular, our experts use process and data mining as a technique of data science to evaluate digital traces in IT systems. For young professionals, I see the combination of data analytics and consulting competencies as particularly target-oriented, because good data scientists have to master quantitative methods as tools of the trade on one hand, but also convince with soft skills and international experience on the other. I am therefore looking forward to getting to know the ISM graduates.
Bastian Nominacher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Celonis SE

Gain International Experience as a Data Science Student

Integrated into the Business Intelligence program is a stay abroad at one of our around 190 partner universities. Through your exchange semester abroad you will:

  • deepen your data scientist and business analyst knowledge in an international context,
  • perfect your foreign language skills,
  • get to know a foreign culture and the intercultural peculiarities of your host country, and
  • have the opportunity to obtain a second international degree (Double Degree) at a partner university, if you wish so.

Since the Master Data Science is taught entirely in English, you will be well prepared for working internationally and across national borders after completing your studies.

Learn more about the semester abroad
  • Integrated semester abroad at a partner university
  • International double degree possible
  • Fast Track: Graduation in 3 semesters

How Can I Apply?

Business Intelligence studies at ISM are not restricted by a “Numerus Clausus” (NC). Rather than in your grades, we are interested in your motivation, abilities and your personality structure. In order to test these, you will have to participate in an internal admission test. The admission test consists of preparing a short case study presentation in advance and an online interview with the program director.

We invite you to send your documents for a fast check of your application via a study advisor and then appy for an online admission test.

More infos
  • Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS)
  • complete application documents
  • Successful participation in the admission test

International, Individual, Inspiring – Your Advantages at a Glance

High quality education

first-class teaching, AACSB-accredited and with unlimited state accreditation (FIBAA).

Strong internationality
students of 84 nationalities. 30% international students.
Personal teaching atmosphere
study in small learning groups and learn from the best.
Close to practice
56 international & guest lecturers from the business world.
Network
of more than 190 partner universities to choose for your semester(s) abroad.
Future-oriented
With our study programs, you are ready for the working world of tomorrow.

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Your Master Study Advisors

Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Saleh
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
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Michaela Feldman

Campus Stuttgart

Antonio Luna
+49 711.51 89 62-243
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Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Florian Dorste

Campus Cologne

Ioulia Aslanidou
+49 221.27 09 95-54
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Jana Gripshoefer

Campus Hamburg & Berlin

Jana Gripshöfer
+49 40.3 19 93 39-42
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