Information Systems – Master of Science Information Systems –
University of Cologne
Program Overview
The programme is hosted by the Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS) . Members of the CIIS and the CIIS on an institutional level have achieved remarkable recognition in most recent ranking surveys; e.g. according to WirtschaftsWoche (WIWO) Ranking, a leading German business magazine, professors Wolf Ketter, Christoph Rosenkranz, and Detlef Schoder all rank among the top 5% of all business researchers in German-speaking countries. In addition, the CIIS is one of the best ranked information systems research institutions worldwide according to the recently released 2021 ranking by the Association of Information Systems (first place in Germany, top 10 in Europe, and top 100 worldwide). Digital Transformation and Analytics Information Systems and Information Management Information Systems and Integrated Information Systems Information Systems and Systems Development Information Systems for Sustainable Society Through your direct contact with the professors of the institute, you will receive an excellent education, as professors in the CIIS rank among the top scholars within their fields. Many of our graduates have developed business contacts even before completing their studies. For detailed information, please go to ciis.uni-koeln.de . Our faculty has benefited from many years of experience working with companies and with visiting lecturers from a variety of professional fields. These professionals and managers bring highly relevant industry experience to the programme, resulting in sector-specific, up-to-date programme content that combines practice and theory and reflects the real world.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
German English
German language skills and English language skills (B2)
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Bachelor's degree at least 20 ECTS credits in the field of Information Systems at least 30 ECTS credits in the field(s) of Business Administration and/or Economics at least 30 ECTS credits in the field(s) of Statistics and/or Mathematics and/or Informatics Please find more information and a full list of requirements here .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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