Information Systems

AI, Data-Driven Business and Information Systems Management: rocket fuel for your career trajectory

Information Systems specialists combine technical know-how with business acumen, making them experts at developing, implementing, and managing digital technologies to create benefits for businesses and society.

As part of our Master’s programme, we offer a   major in  Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Business  and a major in  Information Systems Management. You can choose which of the two majors you want to focus on - or you may even decide to complete both!

You’ll be able to customise your knowledge profile by choosing from a broad variety of minors, covering subjects ranging from sustainability via entrepreneurship to business taxation. The curriculum was developed in close consultation with employers, preparing graduates for successful careers in businesses and organisations.

The postgraduate Information Systems degree you can tailor to your interests

The Information Systems programme at the University of Passau is characterised by a challenging, interdisciplinary, highly customisable syllabus. The programme has been designed by academics who are leading researchers in their fields together with industry leaders looking to equip graduates with the right skillsets to prepare their organisations for the future. It is up to you to decide which aspects are most aligned with your career plans.

• Choice and flexibility : In the master's programme, you choose your major and minors to create your individual competence profile. Your choices are not even limited to business or computer science: you can even sign up for classes from the entire range of master's courses at the University of Passau that match your chosen profile. This is unique for a degree programme in Information Systems.
• Outstanding teaching quality and student experience:  in Germany’s CHE University Rankings, the Master Information Systems at the University of Passau has been rated in the “top tier” of national ranking results. Meanwhile, in Germany's StudyCheck web portal for university degrees, students have given the University of Passau the best reviews score in Bavaria (1st in Bavaria, 6th in Germany), resulting in Passau being awarded a " Top University Award 2025 ".
• Topical and research-oriented : Our professors and lecturers are distinguished researchers at the forefront of their fields. You’ll learn about the latest developments. You’ll be able to participate directly in research projects when you join the seminars and write your thesis.
• Excellent staff-student ratio : Courses at the University of Passau are not overcrowded. Professors can therefore respond to the students individually and are available to answer questions and other student concerns. With a total of four Information Systems Chairs and one teaching unit, the programme offers one of the best staff-student ratios in Germany.
• Internationality and double degree options:  You can complete the Master’s programme entirely through English-taught classes if you wish, and there are two double degree options available, in Turku, Finland and Chennai, India.