Are you interested in the interplay between information technology (IT), people, and organizations?
Then the following reasons speak in favor of specializing in Information Systems at the University of Bern:
- Career prospects: Studying Information Systems can open the door to a wide range of exciting and lucrative career opportunities. Information systems professionals are in high demand across various sectors of the economy and IT, such as management, consulting, and software development.
- Skills: A degree in Information Systems provides essential skills valuable in most professions, such as analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to process and present complex information.
- Interdisciplinary thinking: Information Systems is an interdisciplinary field that combines computer science and business studies. The program promotes interdisciplinary thinking and helps students understand the connections between different areas.
- Future orientation: Information technology and digitalization play an increasingly important role in business. Studying Information Systems prepares students to face future challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field.
- Course offerings: The program at the Institute of Information Systems at the University of Bern covers a broad range of subjects that combine foundational knowledge with practical relevance. Courses address current topics such as big data, social media, cloud computing, and software ecosystems, as well as core areas like e-business, global IT sourcing, enterprise software, process management, and knowledge management.
Our graduates solve exciting challenges every day. Their diverse work has little to do with stereotypical images of technical professions. Read more in our success stories.
“In many business positions, at least basic IT knowledge is essential. Only then are qualified discussions about solutions possible. IT and business can no longer be viewed separately. IT is not an end in itself. In many areas, new IT possibilities have driven significant changes. As an information systems professional, you often work at the interface between IT and business. This requires a solid understanding of both sides, making the work diverse and engaging. The broad perspective that comes with such a role offers interesting development opportunities—whether leaning more toward technical IT or toward the business world. Information Systems is an ideal foundation for a management career. Analytical skills and IT knowledge are indispensable in today’s corporate leadership.”
(Peter Kummer, Member of the Executive Board at SBB)
