Master in Business Intelligence

Program Overview

This 120-ECTS Master in Business Intelligence from IU International University of Applied Sciences imparts comprehensive expertise in data management, business intelligence practices, and key technologies like big data and analytics. Students develop practical skills for efficient data analysis, interpretation, and strategic decision-making in organizations, preparing them for roles such as Business Intelligence Analyst or Solution Architect.

Program Outline

The program covers topics such as big data, data science, data analysis, data mining, and business analytics.

Objectives:

• Gain expertise in various data management concepts and practices.
• Develop practical work skills, including close examinations of ETL processes, data storage, data modeling, and visualization.
• Focus on key figure creation for BI (Business Intelligence) reports.
• Understand the main practical aspects of business intelligence.
• Expand and deepen knowledge in the field.
• Choose elective courses based on personal interests in the field.
• Study topics like big data, data mining, data analytics, business analytics, project management, machine learning, database management, marketing analytics, and more.
• Advanced 60-ECTS program: For candidates with professional experience in Business Intelligence roles and a non-Information Sciences undergraduate degree.

Course Structure:

• 60 ECTS credits:
• Semester 1:
• Business Intelligence I (5 ECTS)
• Relational and NoSQL Databases (5 ECTS)
• Data Query Languages (5 ECTS)
• Project: Business Intelligence (5 ECTS)
• Data Warehousing Architecture Types (5 ECTS)
• Seminar: Data Warehouse Approaches and Methodologies (5 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
• Advanced Research Methods (5 ECTS)
• Elective A (10 ECTS)
• Master Thesis (15 ECTS)
• 120 ECTS credits:
• Semester 1:
• Business Intelligence I (5 ECTS)
• Concepts in Data Management (5 ECTS)
• Corporate Governance of IT, Compliance and Law (5 ECTS)
• Relational and NoSQL Databases (5 ECTS)
• Data Query Languages (5 ECTS)
• Project: Business Intelligence (5 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
• Seminar: Ethic & Societal Considerations in Data Management (5 ECTS)
• Strategic Management (5 ECTS)
• Data Warehousing Architecture Types (5 ECTS)
• Extract, Transform and Load Technologies (5 ECTS)
• Advanced Research Methods (5 ECTS)
• Seminar: Data Warehouse Approaches and Methodologies (5 ECTS)
• Semester 3:
• Data Modeling and Reporting (5 ECTS)
• Project: Data Modeling and Reporting (5 ECTS)
• Elective A (10 ECTS)
• Elective B (10 ECTS)
• Semester 4:
• Master Thesis (30 ECTS)

Electives:

• 60 ECTS credits:
• Elective A:
• Applied Data Modeling and Reporting (10 ECTS)
• Data Provisioning in Data Warehouse Systems (10 ECTS)
• Big Data Engineering (10 ECTS)
• AI and Mastering AI Prompting (10 ECTS)
• 120 ECTS credits:
• Elective A:
• Data Engineer (10 ECTS)
• Big Data Engineering (10 ECTS)
• Big Data (10 ECTS)
• Data Miner (10 ECTS)
• Digital Marketing (10 ECTS)
• Digital Business Models and Change (10 ECTS)
• Technical Project Lead (10 ECTS)
• Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (10 ECTS)
• AI and Mastering AI Prompting (10 ECTS)
• Elective B:
• Data Engineer (10 ECTS)
• Big Data Engineering (10 ECTS)
• Big Data (10 ECTS)
• Data Miner (10 ECTS)
• Digital Marketing (10 ECTS)
• Digital Business Models and Change (10 ECTS)
• Technical Project Lead (10 ECTS)
• Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (10 ECTS)
• AI and Mastering AI Prompting (10 ECTS)

Course Schedule:

• 60 ECTS credits:
• Course Schedule (60 ECTS credits)
• 120 ECTS credits:
• Course Schedule (120 ECTS credits)

Teaching:

• Support:
• Human and AI-powered tutoring.
• Tutors available to answer questions.
• Recurring appointments for discussion with tutors and other students.
• Syntea, IU's AI-powered tutor, available 24/7.
• Learning:
• Unique learning app and AI tutor.

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Business Intelligence Solution Architect
• Data Consultant
• Opportunities:
• Global companies looking to improve their business operations by analyzing data.
• Sports organizations, software companies, and e-commerce operations.
• Outcomes:
• Strong base in the business and technical aspects of data management and business intelligence.
• Ability to help make businesses better.
• Develop an international career in a fast-growing industry sector.

Other:

• Program Highlights:
• Emphasis on practical work skills.
• Progression of Studies: Acquaint yourself with main practical aspects of business intelligence, later studies involve expanding and deepening knowledge.

Online Study models & fees for your Master degree in Business Intelligence Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! During that month, you can then take your first courses and start learning right away!Once the trial month is over, your studies continue. At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. If you won't be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged. 60 ECTS credits120 ECTS credits 60 ECTS credits120 ECTS credits Full-Time Duration 12 Months Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace. US$ 839 US$ 709 /mth Apply now

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based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST) Additional charges All our study programmes include the following benefits Teaching and study material Marking of your end-of-module exams Monthly live and recorded tutorials Use of the online campus Individual study coaching Online exams Career coaching 4-week money back guarantee Teaching and study material Marking of your end-of-module exams Individual study coaching Online exams Career coaching On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week Additional charges Graduation fees The total price includes a one-off graduation fee in the amount of €699 for Bachelor’s degree courses and €799 for Master’s degree courses. This fee is payable at the end of your studies. (The price mentioned above is before discounts) Separate charges are payable for exams taken outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland. These are to be paid to the exam centre on site and currently amount to (where necessary in the local currency): For exams taken this way, 120 euros is payable for single or multiple exams taken within an exam slot lasting up to max. 120 minutes. For exams lasting more than 120 minutes up to 360 minutes, 170 euros is payable to the respective institute per exam slot. Career coaching: this offer is available to Bachelor’s degree students (with at least 120 ECTS credits) and Master’s degree students. Cloud-based open source tools: in order to make use of cloud-based open source tools during your studies, you will need a desktop PC or laptop. Neither is included in the package of services we provide.