Master Information Systems
The Master's degree in Information Systems is a full-time two-year course with 120 credit points (CP) and leads to a Master of Science (M.Sc.).
The structure of the course varies slightly depending on when you start your studies. If you started your studies between the winter semester 2017/18 and the summer semester 2024, a different version of the examination regulations will apply to you. We will be happy to inform you about the structure of your degree program on the Examination Regulations 2017 page.
Have you been admitted to the degree program under certain conditions? You can find information on this under Admission to the Master with conditions!
Structure of the degree program - start of studies from winter semester 2024/2025
The Master's program is divided into the following areas: the compulsory elective area of Business Administration, the compulsory elective area of Information Systems, the Information Systems project and the final thesis.
The following table illustrates the structure of the degree program and the available elective options:
| Sem1 | |||
| 1 | Compulsory elective area Information Systems/ Computer Science
| Compulsory elective area | |
| 2 | |||
| 3 | WI project4 20 CP | ||
| 4 | Master's thesis 20 CP | ||
1 The exemplary study plan shows the course of study for admission to the winter semester.
2 Inthe compulsory elective area of Information Systems/ Computer Science, three out of five specializations with 15 CP each must be selected and completed.
3 Selectedmodules from the field of Business Administration are available in the compulsory elective area of Business Administration and can be chosen according to previous knowledge and interests.
4 The WI project can be taken in one of four WI subject areas.
Color codes:
| Compulsory module | Compulsory elective area WI/INF | Compulsory elective area Business Administration | Master's thesis |
Please note that the structure of the degree program varies slightly depending on when you start. The exemplary study plan shows the course of study for the winter semester.
From the first semester onwards, you can choose the subjects according to your own interests and goals and thus sharpen your profile for your later career entry:
As part of the compulsory elective area of Business Administration (35 CP) , you can choose from selected modules from the field of business administration and select them according to your previous knowledge and interests.
In the compulsory elective area of Information Systems/Computer Science (45 CP), you choose three areas in which you would like to deepen your knowledge and specialize depending on your career direction. You must complete the three chosen specializations with 15 CP each and these will be shown on your degree certificate.
You can choose from the following specializations:
- Organization and Information Systems
- Corporate Accounting and Information Systems
- Information Management and Information Systems
- Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
- Informatics - Computer Science
The specializations in the fields of Information Systems are each aligned with the research areas of the Information Systems departments .
In the two specializations in Computer Science, you can choose from various courses from the schools of Computer Science.
You can find out which modules can be selected for the respective compulsory elective areas in the overview for the M.Sc. in Information Systems in the module catalog of the School of Business Administration and Economics. In addition, you can also view possible modules in Stud.IP via the module catalog or the individual study areas with the courses of a selected semester via the course catalog. The courses for the following semester are made visible in Stud.IP in January for the summer semester and in June/July for the winter semester.
You can only start the two-semester Information Systems project (20 CP) in the winter semester. In order to complete a WI project, you must take part in a selection procedure at the beginning of the winter semester. Further information on the procedure can be found at the end of the summer semester on the website of the Examinations Office under Current News.
At the beginning of your studies, you should take a close look at the relevant examination regulations for your degree program. The examination regulations contain legally binding regulations on the timing, content and organization of the respective degree course. These include information on course content (compulsory and compulsory elective modules) and examinations (requirements, repeatability, free attempt).
The module catalog of the School of Business Administration and Economics contains overviews of the modules to be taken in the individual study programs as well as the corresponding module descriptions.
Examination regulations M.Sc. Information Systems (PDF, 371 kB)
(valid since 01.10.2024)
Module catalog of the School of Business Administration and Economics (PDF, 4.52 MB)
(valid since 01.10.2025)
You can register for examinations in the HISinOne portal. You will also find examination results, certificates and everything important about your studies.
Please note: You can register for courses via Stud.IP. Further information can also be found there.
It is also possible to integrate a semester abroad into your Master's degree. With appropriate planning, a semester abroad is also possible without extending your study time.
In addition to the university's partnerships, you can choose from a large number of departmental partnerships in other European countries (Erasmus+). Find out more about your options under Study abroad.
Have you already completed coursework and examinations in another degree program or at another university or are you planning to spend a semester abroad?
As part of your degree program, you have the opportunity to have coursework and examinations recognized upon application to a certain extent and under certain conditions. Please note the provisions of § 21 of the examination regulations applicable to your degree program.
Further information can be found on the page Recognition of study and examination achievements.
Special regulations apply to coursework and examinations from module examinations at the School of Business Administration and Economics at Osnabrück University in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the PO M.Sc. Information Systems: These are credited ex officio, including failed attempts. Upon application, you can waive the crediting of (selected) modules that are provided for in the compulsory elective area according to these examination regulations.
The successful completion of your degree program includes a Master's thesis in one of the areas of Information Systems.
In order to be able to write a Master's thesis, you must have completed at least 60 CP at the time of binding registration (i.e. at the start of the processing period). In addition, the requirements for provisional admission to the Master's degree program must be met. The credits awarded for provisional admission cannot be credited towards the 60 credits mentioned above.
You must take part in the central allocation procedure in the previous semester in order to be allocated a Master's thesis place: These usually take place in January/February for the summer semester and in June/July for the winter semester.
At the time of participation in the allocation procedure, the starting requirements do not have to be completely fulfilled; however, they must be fulfilled at the latest when the examinations office allocates the topics at the beginning of the processing phase in the respective target semester.
Further information can be found under Information on the assignment of theses.
If you are planning to write your Master's thesis in cooperation with a company, we recommend that you contact the relevant departments in advance.
In principle, there is no entitlement to a practice-oriented thesis. However, if the project you would like to carry out in your company as part of your thesis is also interesting from an academic perspective, you have a good chance of convincing our professors of your project. The search for a suitable company is your responsibility.
If you have any questions about the course of study, module selection, etc., our Student Advisory Service staff will be happy to help and advise you! Advice appointments can be made by telephone, online or in person. You can find the contact details of the advisors on the Student Advisory Service page.