Business Analytics (B.Sc.) - full-time

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Contents of the Business Analytics course

The canon of subjects in the Business Analytics course of study consists of the "triad" of acquiring business management knowledge (so-called domain knowledge), acquiring IT-technical basics (e.g. programming, data, databases, software tools, IT projects and project management methods), as well as knowledge of mathematical-statistical procedures in order to understand, build, interpret and apply models, algorithms and applications.

This will enable you to use business analytics algorithms, to think data-based and to prepare or make data-based decisions as an executive.

• Database Management
• Programming languages
• Data mining
• Visual business analytics
• ERP-Systems
• Software engineering
• Data engineering
• Agile methods
• Data ethics, law and protection
• Analysis of databases for economic potential
• Target group oriented communication of evaluated data
• Implementation of business analytics projects
• Descriptive and evaluative statistics
• Interaction of company data and business processes
• Personality development through self-management and soft skills

Course of studies in Business Analytics

The Business Analytics study program is designed in such a way that in the first half of your studies you will primarily acquire specialist skills in the field of business administration. This so-called domain knowledge is necessary in order to build up an understanding of the business world which you need for the formulation, analysis and solution of business analytics problems. At the beginning of the second half of the program, you will enter the field of Business Analytics via the Information Technology module block. In the further course of the second half of the course, your skills and knowledge are deepened in the module blocks Technical Methods in Business Analytics and Application Business Analytics. Especially at the end of your studies, especially in the courses Business Analytics Project I and II, Practical Experience and Realization, you will be able to apply what you have learned in practice. Courses of mathematical and statistical nature are spread over all semesters and support both the business administration and business analytics areas.

Goals of the Business Analytics course

After graduation you will be able to support companies in coping with the so-called digital transformation, to further develop existing business models through data-based analysis, to apply modern IT technologies & tools for problem definitions, to develop innovative questions and solutions based on structured and unstructured data and to improve the quality of decision-making in companies. 

Your bachelor program - divided into modules

Future in the digital economy for graduates

With the Business Analytics Bachelor's degree programme, you will acquire the basics for entering a wide range of future-oriented fields of work as well as for taking up a Master's degree programme to build up further competencies and specializations.

During the Bachelor's programme, you will acquire comprehensive skills and knowledge in business analytics and business administration. This will enable you to find entry-level positions in business and consulting companies, where you will be able to support companies with digital-based problems, among other things. You can work as an IT-affine employee in specialist departments (e.g. in controlling, sales, marketing, purchasing) or as an expert for business analytics in IT departments (e.g. as a business analyst).

Graduates of the Business Analytics programme have a wide range of employment opportunities in a variety of sectors, from industry and the service sector to the financial sector.

In short: The Business Analytics programme provides you with analytical skills and knowledge for processing, analyzing and evaluating data to solve business management problems.

The application process is quick and easy – simply complete our online application: campus.fh-hamm.de.

IMPORTANT: When filling out the application in the applicant portal, please be sure to select the correct campus for your studies.

Please note: The application deadline for students who require a visa is July 15.

We look forward to welcoming you to our university next semester.

For international students with local university entrance qualification:

• Passing entry exam with good score – admission
• Passing entry exam – admission with additional integrated study courses

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