Master in Business Information Technology

"Our Master's program complements the Bachelor's program perfectly and helps career-changers to position themselves successfully on the job market."
Dr. Mike Krey, Head of Program
Our Master's program in Business Information Technology was developed in close cooperation with the information and communication technology (ICT) industry in response to its shortage of skilled labor. It qualifies graduates to assume key functions and management tasks in the entire ICT sector and in the IT departments of companies.
Five Reasons for an MSc in Business Information Technology
A Symbiosis of Study and Work: Complete a program of professional and management training combining scientific knowledge and practical orientation while working part-time (70%) at your current job.
A Promising Future: Gain professional skills that will enable you to develop your career in business consulting, the ICT industry, or an IT department at a wide range of different companies.
Flexible Specialization: Advance your scientific competence by working on real research projects and set individual priorities by choosing from a number of different elective subjects.
Extensive Network: Benefit from excellent career opportunities due to our ideal location, close ties to companies and organizations, and a broad alumni network.
AACSB Accreditation: Since 2015, the ZHAW School of Management and Law has been proud to be accredited by AACSB. You can benefit from this much sought-after seal of quality on the international job market. In addition, the SML has featured in the prestigious Financial Times rankings since 2020 – including the “European Business School Rankings”, which list the best European business schools.
What You Will Learn
In order to be ready to assume challenging IT management tasks, you will acquire solid professional knowledge, analytical abilities, entrepreneurial thinking, and communication skills with a strong emphasis on action competence. The program "MSc in Information Technology" focuses on systematic and continuous change and development processes in companies. You will learn to operate in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment and be able to integrate new knowledge, master complex situations, and make informed judgments.
Chatbot Challenge
Participation of the MSc in Business Information Technology in the IBM Watson Chatbot Challenge 2023
Your Career Prospects
The MSc in Business Information Technology enables graduates to accept challenging positions in four professional areas with a broad range of industry-tailored competencies.

Program Structure and Admission
Flexible and Practically Oriented
The program starts annually in September and takes two years to complete. Classroom instruction takes place all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. The program's structure will enable you to work part-time or do family work. Most modules consist of a combination of classroom tuition (lectures) and self-study. At the Master’s level, instructors have both sound scientific and current practical competence. The languages of instruction are English and German.
What You Need to Qualify
- Confirmation of a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology or Business Administration with a specialization in Business Information Technology or an equivalent university qualification
- Previous knowledge of business information technology
- A high level of motivation and ability to perform
- Positive result of suitability assessment
At a Glance
Title: Master of Science (MSc) ZHAW in Business Information Technology
Start of New Program: Mid-September
Registration deadline: 30 May 2024 - apply now
Workload: 90 ECTS credits (corresponding to approx. 2,700 hours of study)
Duration: 4 semesters (while enrolled in the program, students can hold a part-time job or do family work not exceeding a workload of 70%).
Study Abroad: While completing this program, a stay at a foreign partner university is possible
Location: Zurich
Semester Fee: CHF 720.-
Language of Instruction: German/English
Accreditation: AACSB
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