Wirtschaftsinformatik – kommunal (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · München, Germany
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik – kommunal (B.Sc.) richtet sich an (Fach-)Abiturientinnen und Abiturienten, die dual studieren und sich gezielt für IT- und Digitalisierungsaufgaben im gehobenen Dienst der Landeshauptstadt München sowie anderen öffentlichen Trägern qualifizieren möchten. Im Studium verknüpfst du IT-Wissen mit betriebswirtschaftlichen Grundlagen und kommunaler Verwaltungspraxis.
Du lernst, moderne Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien zu beherrschen, IT-Infrastrukturen aufzubauen und große Digitalisierungsprojekte im öffentlichen Sektor zu planen und zu begleiten. Mit dem Abschluss Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Wirtschaftsinformatik – kommunal verfügst du über einen staatlich und international anerkannten Hochschulabschluss.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Grundlagen der Informatik & Verwaltung: mathematical and programming fundamentals plus foundations of public administration and IT management
- Public administration and IT management basics to prepare you for digital transformation in the public sector
- Practice-focused learning aligned to your parallel practical training at a public employer
- Daten, Recht & Ressourcen: statistics, databases and IT law
- Competencies in municipal personnel and procurement processes
- Applied preparation for designing and implementing IT solutions with legal and resource awareness
- Infrastruktur & Projektmanagement: networks, dynamic programming languages and agile methods in IT project management
- Datenanalyse & Prozessmanagement: data-driven solution development, process optimization with software tools, and practical use of research methods
- Integration of technical, analytical and process-oriented skills for municipal projects
- Sicherheit, Systeme & Entwicklung: application development, IT architecture design, and implementation of security and data protection concepts
- Transformation & Abschluss: transformation of digital administration processes, practical projects, thesis and colloquium
- Completion through thesis and defense aligned with your practical experience in the public sector
Curriculum
210 ECTS bachelor programme structured as a dual cooperative study model with core IT, business/economics, and municipal/digital administration modules, plus a thesis/colloquium and credit-weighted theory-practice transfer phases.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | 1. Semester | Big Data & Data Science | ||
| Mathematische Grundlagen der Informatik | ||||
| Algorithmen & Datenstrukturen | ||||
| Informationssicherheit & Datenschutz | ||||
| Technologische Trends & Innovationsmanagement | ||||
| Quantitative Methoden der Informatik | ||||
| 2. Semester | 2. Semester | Konzepte der Programmierung | ||
| Datenbanken | ||||
| Konzepte dynamischer Programmiersprachen | ||||
| Software Engineering | ||||
| Projekt Anwendungsentwicklung | ||||
| E-Government & digitale Transformation | ||||
| 3. Semester | 3. Semester | Projekt ERP | ||
| Wirtschaftsinformatik Basics | ||||
| Rechtliche Aspekte der Informatik | ||||
| IT-Architekturen & IT-Management | ||||
| Verwaltung Basics & Digitalisierung | ||||
| Kommunales Ressourcenmanagement | ||||
| 4. Semester | 4. Semester | Betriebssysteme | ||
| Betriebliche Informationssysteme | ||||
| Kommunales Ressourcenmanagement | ||||
| Rechnungswesen & Controlling | ||||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | ||||
| IT-Projektmanagement | ||||
| 5. Semester | 5. Semester | Projekt Forschungsmethoden | ||
| Exposé | ||||
| Thesis/Kolloquium | ||||
| 6. Semester | 6. Semester | Thesis/Kolloquium | ||
| Total | All modules across the 6-semester cooperative bachelor plan including credit-weighted theory-practice transfer phases and the thesis/colloquium | |||
Career outcomes
- You develop practical IT and digital transformation skills specifically for municipal and public-sector environments.
- You build job-ready capability at the interface of IT departments and administrative business areas, supporting planning and delivery of digital services.
- With a dual structure (theory plus practical training at a public employer), you graduate with real workplace experience you can leverage for roles in IT and e-government teams.
- You prepare for responsibilities such as IT project steering and digitization management in public administration and municipal organizations.
- Your degree supports further career progression inside public service, including specialist and leadership paths as your experience grows.
Employability rate
Graduates of computer science and business information systems tracks in Germany typically reach an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting sustained demand for IT and digital transformation skills in both private and public sectors.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook with reliable hiring opportunities for graduates who can apply their IT knowledge in real organizational projects.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (Abitur or equivalent) | International applicants need a school-leaving qualification such as Abitur or Fachabitur, or an equivalent qualification recognized as university entrance for this course. The program is described as requiring (Fach-)Abitur or an equivalent recognized prior education for admission. |
| English language (B2) | Applicants must have English knowledge at level B2. |
| Training contract for the practical phase | At the start of studies, applicants must provide proof of a contract with an approved training employer or institution where they complete the practical training parallel to the degree. |
| German language (B2) | The partner (Landeshauptstadt München) states that applicants need German language skills at level B2 (GER). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | Relevant background | The program is oriented to IT competence and digitalization tasks in municipal administration; applicants with prior studies or training in IT topics are generally well aligned, but final suitability is decided during admission review. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. Applicants must meet the published language level for the program and submit any required certificates or recognized evidence of language proficiency during the application process.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The program page states that the tuition fees are covered by the Landeshauptstadt München. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time |
Proof of financial resources
For the German student visa process, you generally need to prove secure financial resources for your stay in Germany. FOM International also supports applicants with visa documentation, including proof-related items as required for the visa application.
- Secure financing proof for the Germany student visa (for example, via a blocked account in Germany or other officially accepted financing documentation).
- Blocked account guidance: blocked account providers must be accepted by the German embassy and immigration office.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply via the official partner application portal
Submit your application through the Landeshauptstadt München application page for the dual degree program. Upload the required documents in the application portal during the published application window for the target start date. The partner states that only applications submitted via their portal can be considered.
Complete document upload and selection pre-check
Prepare and upload the requested documents, including your school qualification and (if applicable) any German translation or recognition of foreign certificates. The partner uses an online test as part of the pre-selection process. Depending on your result, you may be invited to a presentation/interview stage.
Provide the required contract for the practical training phase
To start the degree, you must hold proof of a contract with an appropriate training employer or institution where you complete the practical phase parallel to the degree. Plan ahead, because this requirement is explicitly stated for admission at the start of studies. If you are unsure about how to match with the required practical phase, contact the Munich study guidance support mentioned on the program page.