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Business Information Systems combines economics and computer science. Students of Business Information Systems/Application Management learn how IT systems can be developed in a structured manner, introduced systematically and operated reliably.

Theory

Students learn the basics of information technology, current methods of computer science and modern IT technologies for the development of software systems. In the Application Management field of study, you will acquire specialist knowledge for information systems with an operational focus. You learn how IT systems can be developed in a structured way, systematically introduced, reliably operated and continuously optimized. A small study group of about 30 people promotes direct contact not only with your fellow students, but also with the lecturers. In the final year of study, you will write your Bachelor's thesis and complete your studies with the "Bachelor of Science" degree.

Practical experience

During your studies, you will be perfectly integrated into various IT and business areas. You learn the competent handling of application programs and various developer tools. Your studies are rounded off by annually updated seminars and lectures.

Fields of application

In the IT area or as a direct supervisor of a customer area:

• Software development: development of new applications in all areas of the company
• IT management: planning and control of all IT measures and structures
• Standard software support: Providing companies and employees with high-performance IT support at all times
• Project management: development of complex IT solutions with project groups

Would you like to apply? You can find current positions for the dual university degree program Business Information Systems/Application Management in our job search.

In the degree program Business Informatics/Data Science you will learn how information is generated from large amounts of data in order to derive recommendations for action and how artificial intelligence can be used to solve business problems.

Theory

You will learn the basics of information technology, current methods of computer science and modern IT technologies for the development of software systems. You will gain a broad knowledge of programming, system development and project management. In addition, you will study business administration, economics, law and foreign languages. A small study group of about 30 people promotes direct contact not only with your fellow students, but also with the lecturers. In the last year of your studies, you will write your Bachelor's thesis and complete your studies with the "Bachelor of Science".

Practical Experience

During your studies, you will be perfectly integrated into various IT and business areas. Seminars and lectures, which are updated annually, round off your studies.

Fields of application

• Software development: focus on big data, visualisation, data management, application of machine learning algorithms and optimization of IT systems
• Data management: analysis of available data, visualisation and presentation of raw and processed data, and definition of suitable IT concepts for their efficient processing and secure storage in the corresponding information systems
• Data-driven business models. Collaboration in the development of new approaches that emerge from digital mass data

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Business Information Systems/Data Science positions? Please use our job search.

Business Information Systems combines business sciences and computer science. In the field of study International Management for Business and Information Technology (IMBIT), intercultural management still plays a special role.

Theory

The focus of this dual business informatics program with the IMBIT field of study is on intercultural management. In addition to the knowledge of IT and business administration, students develop their language, methodological and social skills. In the final year of study, students write their Bachelor's thesis and complete their studies with a "Bachelor of Science" degree.

Practical experience

Accompanying your studies, you will work perfectly integrated in different IT and business areas. Seminars and lectures, which are updated annually, round off your studies.

Fields of application

In the IT area or as a direct supervisor of a customer area:

• Software development: Development of new applications in all areas of the company by participating in or managing international projects
• IT management: planning and control of all IT measures and structures
• Standard software support: Providing companies and employees with high-performance IT support at all times

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Business Information Systems/International Management for Business and Information Technology (IMBIT) positions? Please use our job search.

The objective of the study programme is to give you a deeper understanding of information technology core competences in addition to a profound business education. This enables you to accompany digital transformation processes at Mercedes-Benz competently and to help create the conditions for the company’s market success among the digital competition.

Theory

You will build up extensive knowledge of business administration and also attend lectures in economics, law, mathematics and statistics. The digital teaching content is taught to you by lecturers in the subjects Fundamentals of IT, IT Management, IT Security and IT Law, Business Analytics/Big Data and Selected Key Technologies for Digital Business Model.

Practice

During your studies, you will work independently in various business units. You will contribute to the digital transformation in the business environment and make an important contribution to the company's success. We will support you in every phase and bring you closer to your profession - and to your future business.

Areas of employment

• Marketing and sales: strategic marketing, market research
• Finance and accounting/controlling: balancing accounts, investment and finance
• Human resources and organization: HR management, remuneration policy, HR development
• Procurement and logistics: organizing cooperation with various suppliers
• New areas and functions in the context of digitisation

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Business Studies/Digital Business Management positions? Please use our job search.

A global company needs people who think – and act – globally. As a dual study graduate in business studies/international business, you will be ideally equipped for a wide range of international roles.

Theory

English, German and partly Spanish – you can gain an insight into your future deployment areas just from the languages used in the lectures. Learning takes place in small study groups in direct contact with your tutors, through the use of case studies and through self-study in main topics.The course can also include a semester abroad in another country.

Practice

Your practical application will give you the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge in a real working environment. Thorough involvement in day-to-day business activities and a range of accompanying training courses will ensure you are optimally prepared for your subsequent assignments. You will graduate from the course with a Bachelor of Arts.

Areas of deployment

• Sales and marketing: Analyzing markets and customer requirements in order to optimize products and sales
• Finance and controlling: Support services for companies outside Germany
• Procurement and logistics: Designing optimal purchasing concepts for our global manufacturing sites
• Marketing: Strategic marketing and product management
• Functional areas such as Human Resources: HR planning and reporting, HR Development

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Business Studies/Int. Business Administration and Management positions? Please use our job search.

Business administration and service management form the basis for building your expertise in logistics and supply chain management. With your knowledge and contribution, you are bringing our logistics units at Mercedes-Benz forward and successfully into the future.

Theory

In addition to the basic knowledge of business administration as well as the in-depth subjects of logistics, supply chain and service management, another specialist focus is on transferring lean management to logistics-relevant issues and project management in logistics.
Digital content is indispensable and is part of the following subjects: Digital transformation and new concepts in service management as well as fundamentals of automation and digitalisation of services.

Practical experience

In addition to the typical business administration functional areas such as Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Controlling, you will be involved in the practical phases in the following logistics and supply chain areas within the company.

Fields of application

• Supply chain management: Strategic inventory management, supplier and bottleneck management, life cycle management
• Process management: Development of optimal logistics concepts for our worldwide parts logistics, new concepts in service management
• Finance and Controlling: Investment, project controlling
• Quality& environmental protection management

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Business Information Systems/International Management for Business and Information Technology (IMBIT) positions? Please use our job search.

Sustainability is one of the most important tasks of our time and an firmly anchored part of our corporate strategy. An important success factor is our dedicated Mercedes-Benz team. Would you like to become a part of it and build up extensive knowledge and skills around the topic of sustainability? Then you've come to the right place with this interdisciplinary degree program.

Theory

The holistic - economic, ecological and social - view of a company's sustainability targets and their implementation are part of very different subjects. Course contents include basic knowledge of management, specialist knowledge of the circular economy, sustainable finance or sustainability reporting. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Practical Experience

For example, you will develop solutions for sustainable business models, taking into account economic, ecological and social values. As a result, you also play your part in making our products more sustainable. Your cooperation is also in demand in topics related to the circular economy in order to optimize and minimize the use of resources.

Fields of Application

• Purchasing, logistics: Planning and organizing sustainable supply chain processes
• Marketing/Sales: Combining economic success with ecological and social added value for employees, customers and society
• Communication: Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability Report
• Controlling and Finance: Financing environmental, social and governance issues (ESG)
• In other areas such as integrity and law

You want to apply for one of our dual studies Sustainable Management in Business positions? Please use our job search.