Business Informatics - Digital Transformation
Master's degree, part-time
The Master's degree programme in Business Informatics offers comprehensive training at the intersection of business and computer science. You will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in areas such as computer science, business informatics, change management, organisational development, and leadership. Through practice-oriented projects and interdisciplinary courses, you will learn how to successfully implement digital transformation within companies.
Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to develop and implement complex IT solutions for the business world. You will be equipped to strategically shape corporate portfolios, introduce organisational concepts, and make informed technology decisions – helping to lead companies into a digital future.
Business Informatics - Digital Transformation programme details
| Name | Business Informatics - Digital Transformation |
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| Level of qualification according to the national and European Qualifications Framework |
Master (2nd cycle) |
| Qualification awarded | Master of Science in Engineering, MSc |
| Field of study according to ISCED-F code | 0688 - Information and Communication Technologies |
| Mode of study | Part-time studies, a job is not mandatory (but recommended) |
| Length of programme (standard period of study) |
4 semesters |
| Semester dates | Thursday afternoons and evenings and Friday all day, individual additional attendance days possible |
| Number of credits | 120 ECTS |
| Languages of instruction | German, individual courses in English |
| Mobility window |
Semester abroad possible in 4th semester |
| Academic calendar | To academic calendar |
| Examination regulations and grading scale | To the examination regulations and grading scale |
| Study-specific equipment | network laboratory, embedded systems laboratory, database laboratory, VR laboratory, software engineering laboratory,monitor room, design thinking lab |
| final examination | Final master's examination |
| Cost |
Currently no tuition fees, obligatory ÖH fee |
| Specific admission requirements | Completed relevant bachelor's degree in a subject or comparable studies (the programme director decides on comparability) See admission requirements |
Course content / Curriculum
The 120 ECTS credits are distributed over four semesters, including compulsory modules, elective modules, and the master's thesis.
Elective Modules – 2nd to 3rd Semester
You choose from a range of elective modules during your first semester (within the ECTS credits allocated for each semester).
Contextual Studies
You select your contextual studies courses one semester in advance, until you have completed the total of 12 ECTS credits required.
(We recommend registering for 6 ECTS per semester.) ▷ More information
ECTS
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. In line with international standards, 120 ECTS credits must be earned over four semesters.
Course content
CS | Contextual Studies: Selection of 1 or 2 modules totaling 6 ETCS.
General information on contextual studies and how you can choose the subjects in contextual studies can be found here.
ECTS: Credit points based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Consistent with international standarts, 30 ECTS points ca be earned each semester.
Study and work – Yes, it’s possible!
Teaching in the Mechatronics master’s programme generally takes place all day from Wednesday to Friday and is supplemented by fixed block weeks. This schedule creates space for part-time employment alongside your studies - though it is recommended not to work more than two days per week on average.
Some flexibility is required: in exceptional cases, classes may also be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays or Saturdays.
The programme is particularly compatible with work if your employer actively supports you. This enables you to bring real-world questions from your job into your studies - and apply what you learn directly in the workplace.
Career opportunities after graduation
Specialists and managers with interdisciplinary skills in management and engineering who strategically steer and successfully implement digital change are in high demand on the job market. This future-oriented field is growing dynamically and opens up numerous career opportunities and attractive prospects for advancement. Typical areas of responsibility include activities in management consulting, management positions in the field of information and communication technology, and the management of complex IT and organisational projects.
In addition, the degree qualifies you for a supplementary doctoral or PhD programme at a technical university.
Business Informatics - Digital Transformation student stories
Why study Business Informatics at the FHV?
- A holistic approach to digital transformation processes – from technical, business, and organisational perspectives – is at the heart of this programme.
- From the very beginning, we combine research and practice through project-based work. Connections with companies and the business world develop naturally in the process.
- We welcome a diverse group of participants, including computer scientists, business informatics specialists, business professionals with a strong interest in IT, and industrial engineers. This diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
- You will have the opportunity to work on real-world problems, using a structured, methodical approach in a team setting.
- FHV’s Master’s programmes offer an exceptionally interdisciplinary range of elective modules ▷ To the Context Studies
- The proportion of external lecturers from leading industrial companies in the region and renowned international institutions is remarkably high.
- The programme structure is designed to support a balance between career, study, and family life.
- Access to knowledge shouldn't be expensive – currently, no tuition fees are charged for this programme.
Access and application
The Master’s Programme in Business Informatics – Digital Transformation requires the following qualifications and competencies:
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A completed relevant Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, or Computer Science, or
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A completed equivalent degree, or
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A completed Bachelor's or Diploma degree plus relevant professional experience
The degree must comprise at least 180 ECTS credits (of which at least 150 ECTS must have been completed at a tertiary institution). This institution must be a recognised post-secondary educational institution in Austria or abroad, where admission is based on a general university entrance qualification, and which is recognised as a post-secondary institution under the legal regulations of the country in which it is based.
Full equivalence of a prior degree is deemed to be fulfilled if the following subject areas have been completed to an extent of at least 30 ECTS credits, or if these have been completed as additional qualifications:
| Core subjet area | Min. ECTS |
| Business Informatics, particularly Information Systems, Business Process Management, and Project Management | 6 |
| Business Administration, particularly Fundamentals of Economics and Financial Management | 6 |
| Computer Science, particularly Information Technologies, Data Management, and Programming/Software Development | 6 |
| Mathematics, including Business Mathematics and Statistics | 6 |
Full equivalence of a prior degree combined with professional experience is recognised if the relevant professional experience amounts to at least 4,500 hours and dates back no more than three years.
Definition of relevant professional experience:
Professional experience is considered relevant if it can be demonstrated in areas of activity that fall within at least two of the four core areas of the programme:
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Digital Business Management and Development
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Leadership and Organisational Development
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Data and Knowledge Engineering
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Information Systems Management and Engineering
The decision regarding the relevance of professional experience or the equivalence of prior studies — and thus admission to the programme — lies with the programme director.
Language requirements:
B2-level proficiency in both German and English (in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Further information can be found here.
Applications open from 15 November via our online application portal:
FHV's application periods are structured as follows:
Application Period I: 15 November – 1 March
Apply by 1 March to benefit from an early admission decision.
Application Period II: until 31 May
You can apply for all study programmes regularly until 31 May.
Application Period III: until 31 August
Some programmes may still offer individual places until 31 August.
Important information:
The application deadline for applicants from third countries (non-EU/non-EEA, except Switzerland) is 1 March.
Required documents for your application:
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Letter of motivation
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CV in tabular form
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School leaving certificate (e.g. A-levels, Matura, or equivalent)
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Passport or national ID card
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Recent portrait photo
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Proof of language proficiency
If some certificates or exam results are not yet available at the time of your application, you may submit them later.
Two steps to your desired degree at FHV:
Step 1:
Assessment of your complete application documents, your prior education, and relevant experience.
Step 2:
In a personal interview, we get to know you better – your goals, your motivation, and your reasons for choosing this degree programme.
In parallel to your application at FHV, you also apply to a partner company to secure your training position.
Special Provisions: If you hold a qualification from a higher vocational secondary school (e.g. HTL, HAK), certain courses may be individually credited towards your degree. Details will be discussed with the programme director during a personal consultation.
General regulations on the recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Do you still have questions about the study programme?
For a personal consultation, please contact us directly:
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Monday to Thursday |
8:30 - 11:30 am |
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