Overview

The goal is to empower students to effectively exploit information and information systems for the success of enterprises in a globalized, networked and digital economy. Going beyond the current state of practice, we enable students to gain result-oriented problem solving competences and empower them to become drivers of innovation in their enterprises.

At the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland we offer a master degree in Business Information Systems. We prepare students for a future career in multi-cultural, cross-border business environments. Being taught entirely in English, and offering international study opportunities makes the course truly international.

Career Development

With the MSc in Business Information Systems, you are well prepared for demanding roles in the digital economy. Whether in consulting, IT management, business analysis, or innovation, your interdisciplinary expertise makes you a sought-after professional. You are ready to take responsibility at the interface between technology and management and to actively support organizations in their digital transformation. A career in academia is also possible – for example, by pursuing a PhD

IT Project Management
Business Consulting
Business and Data Analytics
Enterprise Architecture Management
IT and Business Alignment
Digital / Business Transformation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Analytics: Quantitative Methods

Business Intelligence

Challenging International Managers and Leaders

Compliance Management and Governance of IT

Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience

Digitalization of Business Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Places are limited. Please apply early to secure the earliest possible entry.

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Basel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Business Information Systems View 3 other Masters in Business Information Systems in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The registration requirements for the Master of Science in Business Information Systems programme encompass:

a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik), Business Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration (Betriebsökonomie)*, Management*, Economics*, Computer Science (Informatik)*, Information Technology*, Information Science*, Industrial Engineering* or a similar field of study

good or very good grades

good or very good linguistic abilities in English

work experience

The transcript of records (modules completed) of bachelor’s degrees which are marked with * will be checked in detail.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 CHF / year

≈ 15000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1400 CHF / year

≈ 1400 CHF / year

Additional Details

CHF 700 per semester (Swiss, Liechtenstein)
CHF 1000 per semester (EU)
CHF 7500 per semester NON-EU

Living costs

Basel

Switzerland

1615 - 2332 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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