1. Bern University of Applied Sciences
  2. Bern Academy of the Arts
  3. Continuing Education
  4. Business Information Technology
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Business Information Technology

Do you want to establish yourself as a specialist bridging the gap between business and IT? The MAS in Business Information Technology will prepare you for this.

The work-study MAS programme in Business Information Technology is the perfect next career step if you want to help design information systems, manage or coordinate projects, and always keep an eye on the economic aspect. And also if you are passionate about digital topics. You decide how to structure your studies. In whatever way suits you best.

  • You choose three compulsory-elective CAS and one elective CAS from our wide range of CAS and you benefit from this tailor-made continuing education that fits your career and goals.
  • You determine the order of the four CAS yourself. 
  • You work specifically on your social, methodological, IT and management skills.
  • You organise the time horizon of your studies individually (2.5 to 8 years including the Master's thesis).

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)
  • Duration max. 8 years
  • Schedule Depending on chosen CAS
  • Application deadline Depending on chosen CAS
  • ECTS credits 60 ECTS-credits
  • Costs CHF 34,000
  • Teaching language German
  • Location Bern, Schwarztorstrasse 48 and Biel (TI)
  • School Business School
  • Next session Depending on chosen CAS

Contact

Downloads (in German) and link

Content + Structure

Portrait

This MAS is a cooperation between the two departments BFH Business School and School of Engineering and Computer Science. TBFH Business School coordinates the MAS.

This MAS is as individual as you are: Artificial Intelligence or Cloud Computing? Project management or requirements engineering? Are you interested in data or AI? Is Leadership or Innovation your thing? Choose the three compulsory-elective CAS and one elective CAS that suit your goals from our wide range of options. Set your personal priorities and build your skills in a targeted manner.

Learning Objectives

Benefit from this transdisciplinary programme: acquire the specific knowledge that is still missing from your portfolio. 

With the CAS in the three compulsory-elective groups, you will expand your expertise in IT technology, project management and general management. With the elective CAS from our wide range of CAS, you can tailor your MAS to your individual needs. We would be happy to advise you and work with you to find out what your ‘all-round package’ could look like.

You will complete the individual CAS at BFH Business School (W) or School of Engineering and Computer Science (TI). You will attend a total of four CAS and then write a Master's thesis. You are free to choose the order in which you complete the CAS. This also applies to the elective CAS. Contact the Head of Degree Programme in good time and we will be happy to help you with your planning.

Chart MAS

Compulsory-elective group IT-Technologie (minimum 1 CAS)

Compulsory-elective group Project Management (minimum 1 CAS)

Compulsory-elective group Management (minimum 1 CAS)

Optional CAS (maximum 1 CAS)

You choose a CAS from one of the two departments Business School or School of Engineering and Computer Science.

You have two options: 

  • Model I: You complete the CAS Leadership or CAS Avanced Leadership and three additional CAS and write a master’s thesis.  
  • Model II: You complete two CAS and write your DAS thesis (30 ECTS for the DAS degree). You then attend an elective CAS (12 ECTS) and one or more SAS courses (total 6 ECTS). Finally, you write your master's thesis (12 ECTS).

Recognition of previous course work

Have you already completed a CAS which matches this programme? We will be happy to check which credits can be recognised towards the EMBA/MAS.

Master's thesis

You complete the EMBA or MAS programme with a Master's thesis.

Adults learn differently. That is why the continuing education at the BFH Business school is committed to modern adult education. Our mission with «brain, heart and hand» is an important principle in the design of our offers. Questions in the lessons are based on the participants' professional and practical life experiences. 

It is the mix of contact study and phases for self-study, analogue learning environment as well as digital tools that makes all the difference.

We work with Microsoft Teams in the CAS and in some courses and SAS-programmes. You have access to documents, messages and information and use the chat function within your class.

Continuing Education at the Business School (PDF, 154 KB)
  • You can find information on the proof of competence for each CAS on the respective website.
  • During or towards the end of the last CAS, you register for the Master thesis module with the EMBA study organisation. 
  • Information and conditions regarding the Master's thesis and the Master's thesis module.

The BFH Business School will take care of organising your master's thesis. Do you have any questions? We are happy to help.

We offer short, free learning events for all students of our CAS programmes. With the courses Methodology Transfer Report, Effective Learning in Continuing Education at Universities of Applied Sciences and the Transfer Report workshop, we would like to support you in successfully and sustainably completing your CAS. Short overview.
For more details and dates for the online events, please go to the German website.

Requirements + Admission

Do you work at the interface between IT and administration? If IT is your passion, you enjoy helping to shape things and you also want to keep an eye on the economic aspects, then this continuing education programme is the next step in your career.

Typical participants are: 

  • (IT) project managers
  • Innovation managers and product owners
  • (Junior) managers from middle and upper management who would like to further their education in business informatics.
  • Experts and specialists from IT and specialist departments who want to take on a more advisory role in the design of IT and processes.

University degree

You will be admitted to the programme with a degree from a university, university of applied sciences, university of teacher education, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent foreign university and at least two years of professional experience.

Higher vocational training

If you have a qualification from a higher vocational education institution (Diploma Höhere Fachschule HF, Federal Diploma, Federal Certificate of Proficiency) and several years of professional experience, you will also be admitted to the programme. However, you will be required to attend our «Introduction to Academic Writing course» before starting the CAS. Completion of this module is a prerequisite for admission to the CAS.

Exceptions

The Head of the Degree Programme or of the CAS will decide on admission based on a portfolio analysis and assessment of your current situation. Please contact us. If you are admitted, you must attend the course ‘Introduction to Academic Writing’ before the first CAS.

Good to know

Specific admission requirements apply to the individual CAS. The language of instruction and compulsory literature is generally German. Individual texts may be provided in English.

Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) of the Bern University of Applied Sciences with specialisation in «Business Information Systems» (60 ECTS credits). 

Organisation + Application

You register for one or more CAS (depending on dates etc.) via our portal. Good planning is important: For the Master's thesis, you should register directly with the study organisation by e-mail during or towards the end of your last CAS. Expect your EMBA to take an average of 2.5 years. The maximum duration of the programme is 8 years. If you require support regarding planning, finding a topic or selecting supervisors for your Master’s thesis, the Head of the Degree Programme will be happy to provide you with the necessary support.

Please register directly via the specific CAS.

Registration via our portal

You will need a Switch edu-ID to register. Please upload the following documents, even if you have already submitted them with another application:

  • Diplomas 

  • Curriculum Vitae 

  • Passport-sized photo (in JPG format)

Organisational Information

Your EMBA oder MAS programme starts with the first CAS. Registration deadlines, dates, teaching days, etc. can be found on the programme pages. We combine face-to-face and guided distance learning an appropriate and relevant form. 

Certain CAS programmes are only held once a year. The number of participants in the individual CAS programmes is limited. We recommend that you arrange a consultation interview and register early.

For the Master's thesis module, please register directly with the study organisation during or towards the end of the final CAS. Please note the teaching dates for the Master's thesis module. The module starts at the beginning of May and the beginning of November.

The total cost for the MAS in Business Information Systems consits of the tuition fees for the individual CAS programmes and the cost for the Master's thesis module.

The tuition fee for the CAS at the Business School currently amounts to CHF 8,500. All required literature, course materials and proofs of competence are included in the price of the CAS.

The tuition fees for the CAS at the School of Engineering and Computer Science can be found on the CAS websites. The semester fees for the individual CAS apply, not the fees for the MAS programme (subject to price adjustments). 

The tuition fees for the Master's thesis module is CHF 4,000, reduced by CHF 1,000 for each CAS earned at the BFH Business School.  

If you would like to have externally acquired CAS credits credited towards the MAS, this will affect the price structure. Please contact the programme director.

The continuing education regulations of the Bern University of Applied Sciences and the implementation regulations for the continuing education regulations apply. The right to make changes is reserved. In case of doubt, the wording of the legal provisions and regulations shall prevail.

Continuing Education Regulations of Bern University of Applied Sciences (WBR) (PDF, 133 KB)
Implementation Provisions for the Continuing Education Regulations WBR in the Business School (PDF, 81 KB)
Implementation Provisions for the Continuing Education Regulations (PDF, 77 KB)
Framework Study Regulations at Bern University of Applied Sciences (PDF, 127 KB)
Regulations on Scientific Integrity at Bern University of Applied Sciences (WissIR) (PDF, 140 KB)
Legal foundations

Consultation + Information Events

In our FAQ you will find answers to many questions about the administration and organisation of our continuing education programme. 

Study Consultation

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Head of the Degree Programme

Study Organisation

Information events in German

In addition to the online information events of BFH Business school, we naturally offer you our personal counsellingconsultation service. By telephone or online via MS Teams. Contact us via e-mail weiterbildung.wirtschaft@bfh.ch or telephone 031 848 34 02

Location + Facilities

Classes ab BFH Business School take place at Schwarztorstrasse 48 in Bern.

Classes ab BFH School of Eng. and Computer Science take place in Biel.

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