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1 Business Information Systems University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

2 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is one of eight Universities of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. FHNW is Switzerland s second largest university of applied sciences. MSc Business Information Systems 2

Universities of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

3 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW Merged since Universities In four main campuses: Basel 2.Brugg-Windisch 4 3.Muttenz 4.Olten Over Students MSc Business Information Systems 3

1.2006 9 Universities In four main campuses: 1 3 2 1.

4 The 9 Universities School of Applied Psychology School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics Academy of Art and Design School of Life Sciences Conservatoire Basel School of Teacher Education School of Social Work School of Engineering School of Business MSc Business Information Systems 4

Sciences Conservatoire Basel School of Teacher Education School of Social

5 School of Business FHNW School of Business FHNW is located in Basel, Brugg-Windisch and Olten. Basel Olten BSc programmes: Business Information Technology Business Administration International Business Management MSc programmes: Business Information Systems International Management Brugg-Windisch MSc Business Information Systems 5

Basel Olten BSc programmes: Business Information Technology Business

6 School of Business FHNW Over students High percentage of students spend at least one semester at an international partner university Nearly 150 partner universities Second largest university within the FHNW 23 % of FHNW students are enrolled in the School of Business 6 institutes 4 dual degree programmes 5 degree programmes taught entirely in English MSc Business Information Systems 6

university within the FHNW 23 % of FHNW students are enrolled in the School of Business 6

7 MSc in Business Information Systems University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

8 Business Information Systems: Bridging the Gap Business Applications Information Technology Business Information Systems MSc Business Information Systems 8

9 Objectives of the Programme Expertise in combining business and IT Preparation for the global job market State-of-the-art competences and methodologies design and implementation of organisational concepts, development and implementation of operational information systems application-oriented research Special focus on knowledge-intensive and inter-organisational processes technology-oriented management concepts. MSc Business Information Systems 9

and implementation of operational information systems application-oriented research Special focus on

10 Course Contents General Relation of Information Management and Enterprise Strategy Quantitative Methods E-Business development and modelling of business models and business processes cross-organisational implementation of information systems Knowledge Engineering methods and technologies to efficiently manage information and knowledge knowledge-based systems technology-oriented management concepts enabling modern concepts of design and leadership through the use of information technology MSc Business Information Systems 10

Engineering methods and technologies to efficiently manage information and knowledge knowledge-based systems technology-oriented

11 Careers Graduates of the MSc in Business Information Systems are prepared for a professional career can take over responsibilities for improving the performance of organisations and enterprises by the application of advanced IT use state-of-the-art methodologies go beyond current state-of-practice drive innovations Specific skills in research methodologies also establish the foundation for academic careers. MSc Business Information Systems 11

advanced IT use state-of-the-art methodologies go beyond current state-of-practice drive innovations Specific

12 Admission Requirements Bachelor or Diploma Degree in Business Information Technology Business Administration with major in IT Management Computer Science or Industrial Engineering or similar field of study Very good grades Good linguistic abilities in English Work experience MSc Business Information Systems 12

Science or Industrial Engineering or similar field of study Very good grades

13 Internationalisation Language of tuition: English International community of learning Cooperations -double degree -student projects -lecturers International research Study tours -Brasil ao vivo -South Africa Live MSc Business Information Systems 13

degree -student projects -lecturers International research

14 Cooperations Corporate world Application-oriented research and developmentwith business partners in Switzerland and abroad Guest lecturers from business Academic partners University of Camerino: Double degree University of Pretoria: Lecturer and faculty exchange University of Durban: Student projects Cape Peninsula University: Student exchange Research partners based on EU and Swiss research projects: Student projects MSc Business Information Systems 14

Pretoria: Lecturer and faculty exchange University of Durban: Student projects Cape Peninsula University: Student

15 Double Degree with University of Camerino, Italy With one additional semester at the University of Camerino, Italy, students have the opportunity to gain a double degree MSc in Business Information Systems from FHNW, 90 ECTS Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Camerino, 120 ECTS MSc Business Information Systems 15

MSc in Business Information Systems from FHNW, 90 ECTS Master of Science in Computer

16 Study Tours 2-3 weeks tours to Brasil or South Africa Visits of important companies: interviews with managers First-hand experiences of international business Brasil ao Vivo South Africa Live MSc Business Information Systems 16

First-hand experiences of international business Brasil

17 MSc in Business Information Systems Focus on Internationalisation

18 Testimonials The MSc BIS course provides an ideal and attractive means for me to achieve my goal, to enhance our division and remain a strong partner of the senior management team. Marcel Gabi, MSc BIS Student I believe a Master degree course in BIS at the FHNW is the best place to achieve my career objectives. Alexander Gröflin, MSc BIS Student The pragmatic approach allows for a more direct relationship between teachers and students. You can get reviews, tips and guides from the teachers and raise your level of maturity. Jessica Usai, Dual Degree Student University of Camerino Knowing students coming from all over the world and having different backgrounds as well as experiences is one of the factors which make this course very worthwhile. The really good interaction with the professors is one of the success key of this course. Emanuele Laurenzi, Dual Degree Student University of Camerino MSc Business Information Systems 18

Alexander Gröflin, MSc BIS Student The pragmatic approach allows for a more direct relationship between teachers and students.

19 Why Making a Master? Go beyond current state of practice Graduates of the programme are able to drive innovation to exploit potentials of information systems to cope with increasingly dynamic environment application-oriented research projects MSc Business Information Systems 19

able to drive innovation to exploit potentials of information systems

20 Modules Core Modules Electives MSc Business Information Systems 20

21 Links to Research Our lecturers share knowledge and experience with leading researchers and practitioners are actively involved in research projects with universities, research institutes and enterprises from all over Europe are organisers and reviewers of international conferences have up-to-date knowledge in their fields of study MSc Business Information Systems 21

22 Degree Course Scheme MSc Business Information Systems 22

23 Dual Degree Structure MSc Business Information Systems 23

24 University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW and Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) Entry criteria to all Swiss state universities is a baccalaureate. Entry into UASs is on the basis of either: Professional Baccalaureate in the field of designated study apprenticeship and formal education of four years post secondary schooling Academic Baccalaureate plus one year of practical experience in the field of designated study MSc Business Information Systems 24

Business Information Systems. Master of Science in

Business Information Systems. Master of Science in The following faculties of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland offer Master programmes: School of Applied Psychology School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics