Information Systems
M.Sc.
Overview
The purpose of the information systems discipline is the development and application of theory, concepts, models, methods, and tools for the analysis and the design of information systems in business and administration. As an interdisciplinary discipline, it addresses the need for integrating computer science and management in order to successfully identify and evaluate technological opportunities. Information system specialists can contribute to the technological and digital transformation and shape the resulting change processes.
The main purpose of the Master’s program in Information Systems is to qualify graduates to design, implement, and analyze complex information systems. This includes the design of systems providing management decision support based on the analysis of data available to organizations.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
You acquire a detailed, critical and state-of-the-art understanding of the intersection of computer science, information systems, and management. You can develop software in different programming languages and are familiar with software engineering concepts to master large-scale software development projects. You learn about data organization and data engineering concepts to design and manage large-scale database and data warehouse infrastructures. You acquire skills in data analytics, business process management, algorithms and optimization. These methodological skills are combined with managerial skills. You learn to understand the business context for the design and implementation of information systems and to know central problems in the management discipline that require the use of information systems.
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
After graduation, career prospects open up in numerous industries. You will have the prerequisites to pursue career goals such as CIO, CTO, IT project manager or IT consultant. In addition, options arise in IT departments, business intelligence and data science or in various business areas (e.g. operations management, marketing, controlling) responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of appropriate information systems.
Structure
The Master's program is divided into the segments of Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, and Support Electives.
During the first three semesters, you will attend courses in the areas of process management, software engineering, databases, algorithms, machine learning, and management. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialize in certain subject areas through elective modules.
The support electives foster your interdisciplinary competencies. The Master's thesis in the 4th semester concludes the program.
Costs
Tuition
HK$97,347.36
(international)
HK$0.00
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
TOEFL
88