Take the next step with an online Master in Business Intelligence
Business intelligence and data reporting have a double importance for modern-day businesses: they help them to better understand and improve their daily operations, and they help them plan and assess what they need to do in the future. With the Master’s programme in Business Intelligence, you’ll be able to develop a strong base of knowledge in the business and technical aspects of data management and business intelligence. Use that knowledge to help make businesses better, and develop an international career in a fast-growing industry sector.
Your online degree summed up
All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
Study model
Master of Arts (M.A.)
60 or 120 ECTS
Language: English
Study duration & extension
12 – 48 months (depending on time model)
Free of charge extension period
Start online studies: any time
Accreditation
60 ECTS – English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1129822c
120 ECTS – English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1129822c
Past education recognised
Save time and earn your degree faster by having your previous achievements/experience recognised
Online course overview
As part of your studies in the Business Intelligence Master’s online programme at IU, you’ll become familiar with various data management concepts and practices. The programme’s focus on practical work skills will be exemplified by close examinations of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, how structured and unstructured data is stored, data modelling and visualisation and key figure creation for BI (Business Intelligence) reports.
Once you’ve acquainted yourself with the main practical aspects of business intelligence, you’ll spend the later part of your studies expanding and deepening your knowledge, with the option to choose elective courses that match your interests in the field.
Our 120-ECTS Master’s degree programme in Business Intelligence is designed for students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Information Sciences.
Our advanced 60-ECTS Business Intelligence Master’s programme is designed for students with an undergraduate degree from outside the field of Information Sciences, who have professional work experience in Business Intelligence roles.
Your Master in Business Intelligence career outlook
With your Master’s in Business Intelligence, you can expect excellent career prospects in global companies looking to improve their business operations by analysing data. Whether it be in sports organisations, software companies or e-commerce operations, you can find one of the following roles:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Solution Architect
- Data Consultant
Online study model & fees for your Master degree
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. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programmes. 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! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month.
No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you’ll only be charged once your studies have started. If you won’t be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.
Master (60 ECTS):
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.
775 € /mth
PART-TIME I
Duration 18 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
575 € /mth
PART-TIME II
Duration 24 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
475 € /mth
Master (120 ECTS):
FULL-TIME
Duration 24 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
556 € /mth
PART-TIME I
Duration 36 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
417 € /mth
PART-TIME II
Duration 48 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
329 € /mth
Contact and more information
For questions, registration or more information, send a notification of interest. You will be in direct contact with the Study Advisor, who will resume contact via email or phone shortly.