Everything at a glance

Degree level: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Standard period of study: 5 Semester (90 ECTS )

Type Of Study: On the job

Study location: online

Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. Semester) and summer semester (1. Semester)

Course Language: English

Information Systems & Management

The Information Systems & Management degree program prepares students to design, manage, and use information systems to support organizational goals and decision-making. The program combines business management principles with information technology, focusing on systems analysis, data management, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems. Graduates gain the skills needed to bridge the gap between technical teams and management, ensuring effective, secure, and efficient use of information systems in modern organizations.

Job opportunities

Globalization, digitalization, and social change demand modern leadership, new structures, and advanced technologies. A Master’s in Information Systems & Management prepares graduates for these challenges by combining IT expertise with business and management skills. This unique profile opens diverse career paths such as IT Project Management, Business Analysis, Consulting, and Digital Transformation across multiple industries. 

Beyond technical knowledge, the program develops leadership, strategic, and analytical skills. Graduates benefit from high flexibility, and excellent long-term career prospects in an increasingly data-driven and digital world, ready to take responsibility for projects, teams, and complex digital initiatives. This Master’s program provides a future-proof foundation for long-term professional success in global corporations, medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups alike.

VERY GOOD RATINGS - VERY GOOD PROSPECTS

At OTH Amberg-Weiden, the Master’s program Information Systems & Management builds on a long-standing tradition of excellence across a wide range of closely connected disciplines or faculties. Our program brings together expertise from technology, business, and management to deliver an interdisciplinary learning experience that truly reflects real-world practice.

We combine solid academic theory with hands-on, practical learning. Small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, personalized support, and close cooperation with industry partners create an outstanding learning environment and ideal study conditions. Our quality is reflected in excellent StudyCheck ratings and, most importantly, in the professional success of our graduates.

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HIGHLIGHTS of the course

  • International Orientation meets Interdisciplinary Focus
    English-taught curriculum that combines information technology, business administration, and management taught in a multicultural study environment to prepare students for leadership roles in the digital global economy
  • Practice-Oriented Learning in Small Class Sizes
    Strong emphasis on real-world projects and case studies in an interactive learning environment with personal support and direct access to professors
  • Excellent Career Prospects with a Future-Oriented Curriculum
    Graduates are highly sought after in roles such as IT management, consulting, business analysis, and digital transformation in regionally rooted small or mid-sized companies as well as large global players

Structure

The Master’s programme Information Systems & Management is structured as a 5-semester advanced training degree programme with a total of 90 ECTS. The curriculum is organized into mandatory modules, elective modules, and the final thesis phase.

Module Groups (Overview)

  • Mandatory modules: 50 ECTS (10 modules × 5 ECTS)
  • Elective modules: 10 ECTS (2 modules × 5 ECTS)
  • Master’s Thesis & Colloquium: 30 ECTS (28 ECTS + 2 ECTS)

Study plan

ModuleECTS
  • Master Thesis 
  • Colloquium
30
  • Sustainable Leadership
  • Information Systems Research
  • Project & Process Management
15
  • Strategic Data Management
  • IP Management
  • Information Systems Elective 2
15
  • Business Intelligence
  • New Work in International Organizations
  • Information Systems Elective 1
15
  • Software Architecture Management
  • Marketing & Product Management
  • Strategic Management
15

Access and admission requirements

The Master's degree in Information Systems & Management requires the student to pass an aptitude test. You can apply for a study place within the application period at the application portal of the OTH-Amberg-Weiden. 

The detailed admission requirements can be found in § 5 of the study and examination regulations of the programme. In addition to fulfilling the admission requirements, proof of suitability for the specific course of study must be provided (see § 6  of the study and examination regulations for the course of studys ).

Contact Partners

Any further questions about the course of studies Information Systems & Management? Our degree-program contact partners and the Student Advisory Service gladly assist you with help and advice:

 

 

Program Director

Prof. Dr.Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran, (Ph.D.), MBA-GM, MBA-PPM, EMBL-HSG, LL.M, M.Sc.

Program Coordinator

Christina Schießl