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M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science

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In Master of Business Intelligence & Data Science you combine two exciting disciplines: Business Administration and Data Science. With comprehensive knowledge of methods for intelligent data retrieval and analysis as well as for management consulting and analysis, you will meet the requirements of becoming a big data specialist.

You will study the first two semesters at your ISM campus, before spending the third semester at one of our partner universities abroad. Your studies will end with a practice-oriented Master's thesis in the 4th semester. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS in the fourth semester. 

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M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science

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1st Semester

Internship (12 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Business Analytics

  • Optimization Techniques (2 ECTS)
  • Simulation & Forecasting Techniques (2 ECTS)
  • Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Techniques (2 ECTS)

Business Control

  • IT-enabled Information Systems (2 ECTS)
  • Decision Support Systems (2 ECTS)
  • Management Information Systems (2 ECTS)

Consulting

  • Strategy & Market (2 ECTS)
  • Innovation & Design Thinking (2 ECTS)
  • Consulting Instruments (2 ECTS)

Big Data Project

  • Agile Project Management (2 ECTS)
  • Scientific Methods (2 ECTS)
  • Field Project (2 ECTS)
3rd Semester

Semester abroad (24 ECTS)

Electives depending on ISM partner university and individual specialization.

More information on the semester abroad page.

4th Semester

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

Additionally, you can receive an international Double Degree from one of our partner universities.

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Gain international business analytics experience

You will spend the third semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities. The International Office will support you with this. Your classes abroad will be 100% credited, so you won't lose any ECTS and time. Your studies will end with a practice-oriented Master's thesis in the 4th semester. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS in the fourth semester.

Additional options during your studies are:

  • Fast Track: If you wish to shorten your studies to only 3 semesters, you can select the Fast Track option, in which you may skip the semester abroad. Read more below.
  • Double Degree: If you would like to receive a Double Degree, we offer this option in collaboration with several partner institutions. Read more about it here.

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