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Business Information Systems – (M.Sc.)
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Mathematics and Computer Science
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: May (non-EEA: May). Start in 1 February: October (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,770 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Eindhoven / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Information systems play an important role in the design, control, support and improvement of business processes. These systems are for most organizations the most vital resources.
The Masters degree program in Business Information Systems combines computer science and business management. The program places the emphasis on the development of high-quality information systems based on a business perspective. As a graduate of this program you will combine a scientific attitude with a model-driven engineering approach. You will be able to understand the demands that are placed on information systems, and to initiate and implement new applications. The combination of a scientific attitude with the practical approach of an engineer forms an excellent basis for an interesting career. You are trained to design information systems based on a business perspective. That means you will play an unquestioned key role in information-rich business processes, such as manufacturing, distribution or business services. You will be able to find interesting and challenging work in large and medium-size organizations in the development of nformation systems and the design of automated business processes.
Types of teaching (in year 1):
theory: 75%
practice: 25%
self study: 0%
Studying abroad is optional.
The percentage of foreign students: 40
The percentage of students abroad: 5
The percentage of distance learning: 30
Contents
The Master's degree program Business Information Systems lasts two years. Each year consists of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
These credit points are subdivided as follows:
First year
- Compulsory courses (67%)
- Electives (33%)
Second year
- Final project (67%)
- Electives (33%)
- possibly including an internship of max. 15%
The compulsory courses form a balanced combination of subjects from the Computer Science and the Industrial engineering subdepartments.
Computer Science
- Advanced databases
- Business Process Management Systems
- Information retrieval
- Web information systems
- Business Process Simulation
- IT-governance
Industrial engineering
- Business process management
- Electronic business architectures and systems
- Software requirements management: quality and functionality
- Modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems
- Supply chain operations systems
- Fundamentals of logistics
- Business economics and management accounting
Some of the elective courses you will take will serve to prepare you for your specialization. If your Bachelor of Science (BSc) is in Business or Industrial Management you might want to deepen your knowledge of this field or broaden your knowledge of Computer Science. If your BSc is in Computer Science you can also choose subjects from Computer Science or from Business or Industrial Engineering.
Another possibility is to choose to broaden your general knowledge, for example by choosing subjects from one of the other Master programs of the Departments.
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Requirements
Previous education: BSc in computer science or technology management (or equivalent).
Written request: Letter of motivation.
Grade average: For admission a minimum of 75% CGPA. For entry to Talent Scholarship Program a minimum of 80% CGPA.
Grade list
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Eindhoven University of Technology:
Scholarships are awarded by the TU/e and institutes situated in the Eindhoven region and the rest of the Netherlands (NL): ASML, NXP, Océ, Vredestein and Philips. The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades from their previous education at respected universities outside NL.
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