Information Systems

Overview

Bachelor’s programs aim to provide a basic academic education with a broad scope of methodology and content. 

They usually last six semesters and require students to earn 180 ECTS credits. These are made up of a major study program (150 ECTS credits) and a minor study program (30 ECTS credits). 

The major study program is made up of an assessment level and an advanced level. 

The assessment level (60 ECTS credits) covers the basics of informatics, business and economics, mathematics, and statistics, while the general compulsory program at the advanced level focuses on key topics in informatics as well as teaching the basics of scientific methods.

At the same time, students begin studying specific fields.

The Information Systems area of concentration requires them to complete compulsory modules, core elective modules, and elective modules from the areas of information systems and business administration. 

The study program culminates in a Bachelor's thesis comprising 18 ECTS credits. 

Career options

As an information systems specialist, you will have excellent career prospects at the juncture between business and informatics: you will work in business and administration where, as a business analyst for example, you will plan, test and direct the use of IT systems; consult on technical and organizational issues; help to shape corporate IT departments; or function as a methodically trained specialist. 

By completing an Information Systems Bachelor's degree at University of Zurich, you will also be qualified to undertake further study at Master's level.