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Business Informatics

Bridge the worlds of business and IT as a digital bridge-builder! With a bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics, you’ll become an expert in shaping a sustainable digital future. This program covers all the skills needed to make data-driven decisions and successfully guide companies through digital transformation.

Application deadline:
July 12, 2026

Shaping the Digital Transformation

Whether it’s production processes, supply chains, financial markets, or human resources management, there is hardly any area of economic activity today that remains untouched by digitalization. Companies face the challenge of keeping pace with rapid technological change while acting in a financially sound manner. They need people who not only understand how technologies work, but also how to use them in a way that makes business sense.

Do you want to digitize processes, but in a technologically sustainable way?

In the Bachelor’s program in Business Informatics at FERNFH, that’s exactly what you’ll learn: You’ll gain digital and business expertise and combine both perspectives to act as a bridge between IT, management, and business development. Whether in large corporations, startups, or public organizations, you’ll identify opportunities for optimization, steer transformation processes, and drive innovation. Your degree program gives you the freedom to specialize according to your interests—whether in information and digitalization management, software development, or many other fields—so you can shape your own unique career path.

Prof. (FH) DI Dr. Martin Staudinger
Program Director

Duration of the program: 6 semesters / 3 years

Scope: 180 ECTS credits

Degree: BA (Bachelor of Arts in Business)

Cost: €363.36 per semester plus ÖH membership fee

Requirements: General university entrance qualification or relevant professional qualification (including additional exams)

Professional internship: 12 calendar weeks of 25 hours each, or 300 working hours, in a field-related position

Application period begins: Sept. 8, 2025

Application deadline: July 12, 2026

Language: German

Digital Skills & IT

From understanding computer networks and computer programs to working with data, and on to the transformation of business processes and artificial intelligence

Business Administration, Economics & Society

From traditional business administration topics, legal issues, and economic and social issues to the options for structuring a digital company.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Skills for successful entrepreneurship that foster a mindset that does not overlook the people we interact with.

Setting Your Own Priorities

Elective courses (45 ECTS) and individual courses (15 ECTS): These allow you to delve deeper into specific WINF subject areas or focus on individual topics of your choice.

YOU WANT TO
Business Informatics
STUDYING BECAUSE …

… you don't see business and technology as opposites, but as a progressive combination—and you want to master both.

… you want to serve as the link between IT and management.

… you want to make data-driven decisions that make companies more successful.

… you want to not only analyze structures but also actively improve them—using digital tools and business acumen.

… you believe that we need designers who know how to use technology strategically—in companies, in markets, and in society.

Typical groups of people who study here

Prospective students

who are looking for a program that takes their professional and personal circumstances into account—not just in the promotional brochure.

High school graduates and those just starting their careers

who want to build a career at the intersection of IT and business.

Business Administrators

who want to combine their business management knowledge with technical IT expertise.

IT professionals

who want to expand their skills and qualify for management positions in digital transformation projects.

Career changers

who want to transition into the IT field and see their professional future in business informatics.

Forward-thinking entrepreneurs

who want to develop digital solutions and help shape the digital transformation.

Even though I'm studying remotely, I feel a strong sense of community that has developed through team-building activities, group projects, and regular interaction.

Sandra Savic

Student Data Analyst, Deutsche Automobil Treuhand

The high level of flexibility and the practical content were key factors, since my work commitments prevent me from attending classes on a regular basis.

Paul Pointner

Student & Head of IT at an Austrian university of applied sciences

Business Informatics perfectly combines business and IT with my job in online marketing, and the elective courses offer a great deal of freedom in terms of course content.

Julia Trinkler

Student & Web Designer

Your Career After College

IT Controller

Optimize IT costs and develop cost-effective IT strategies.

Data Engineer

Analyze and organize company data to support strategic decision-making.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Use data to make informed business decisions.

IT Consultant

I advise companies and organizations on digital transformation.

Digitalization Manager

Develop strategies for digital business processes.

IT Project Manager

Manage innovative IT projects in companies.

Enterprise Solution Architect

Develop IT architectures for future-proof companies.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum (120 ECTS)

Business Informatics from the Ground Up – In the core curriculum, you’ll gain a solid foundation of knowledge in the fields of computer science, business, law, and digitalization.

Elective Course Curriculum (45 ECTS)

Personal Specialization – Choose from topics such as “The Digital Firm,” software engineering, applied computer science, information technologies, entrepreneurial mindset, economics and society, information systems management, and IT consulting, and tailor your academic focus accordingly.

Individual Curriculum (15 ECTS)

Elective courses allow you to gain additional in-depth knowledge in various subject areas that you need for your individual qualification profile, even beyond the scope of your degree program.

Select a semester

Business Administration

Input Module

English

Information Technology

Methodological Competence

Economy and Society

Law

Entrepreneurial Mindset

In Focus

Business Informatics at FERNFH: How Digitalization, Interdisciplinarity, and Flexibility Shape the Program
Part-time, hands-on, and forward-looking—the Bachelor’s program in Business Informatics at FERNFH optimally prepares students for the digital transformation of businesses. Program Director Prof. (FH) DI Dr. Martin Staudinger explains what makes this program special. In a world where digital technologies and business processes are increasingly converging, interdisciplinary education in the field of Business Informatics is rapidly gaining...
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Flexible, smart, and affordable.

Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH is Austria's leading university for distance learning. Your FERNFH program combines digital and self-directed distance learning phases with a few on-campus days that are easy to plan around.

Study flexibly and affordably at
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Study largely whenever and wherever you want. Thanks to federal funding, our affordable study programs are designed to fit your life as well as possible—not the other way around.

Self-determined
but never alone.

Predictable in-person sessions and self-directed distance learning phases allow you to tailor your learning experience to your individual needs. Through the Online Campus, you’ll stay connected with your fellow students and instructors at all times.

An education that fits your career path. 

That's why our degree programs offer you personalized areas of focus or electives. Or you can expand your studies with micro-credentials outside your major.

Here's How a Semester Unfolds

The distance learning program is structured so that studentscomplete the majority of the coursework onthe online campus , independent of time and location. Digital learning materials, exercises, and opportunities for interaction are available there, allowing students to tailor their learning process to their individual needs and schedules.

During thedistance learning phase, studentssettheir own pace, access the learning platform at any time, and use digital communication channels to ask questions or collaborate on group projects. 

In addition, there are three in-person sessions per semester. These provide opportunities for in-depth study, discussion, exams, and the practical application of course material. This allows for an ideal combination of direct interaction with instructors and fellow students and the benefits of digital flexibility.

Start of the semester

2 days of in-person instruction

In person, in the form of a semester kickoff conference

Distance Learning Phase

Studying Anytime, Anywhere

on the Online Campus

Midway through the semester

2 days of in-person instruction

Online (Exams)

Distance Learning Phase

Studying Anytime, Anywhere

on the Online Campus

End of the semester

2 days of in-person instruction

Online (Exams)

Your Studies. Your Path.

Learn more about the FERNFH study model, explore your admission options, and find out how we can support you along the way.

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    Here you'll find all the important information you need to pursue your dream degree, all in one place. From counseling and a self-assessment for distance learning to the application process.

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  • Studying Without a High School Diploma

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Do you have any more questions?

Have you checked out the program page and brochure to learn more about the program you’re interested in? And did you still have a few questions that came up or remained unanswered? Our FAQs can help you here. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please feel free to contact our Student Advising Office directly. 

What are the requirements for a bachelor's degree program?

To be admitted to a bachelor's degree program at FERNFH, you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • General University Entrance Qualification / Vocational Maturity Exam / University Entrance Exam
  • Relevant professional experience plus an additional exam (completed vocational training in an apprenticeship program or a three-year vocational high school program; for some of our bachelor’s degree programs, a three-year diploma program is also accepted) – a free online preparation course is available for the additional exams, and the exams themselves are free of charge.

You can find detailed information about the requirementshere.

What are my chances of being accepted into the bachelor's program in Business Information Systems?

We offer the largest bachelor's degree program in business informatics at a university of applied sciences in Austria and have a relatively large number of available spots. If you're truly committed to pursuing this degree, there's a very good chance we'll be able to make it happen for you.

As a general rule, even a spot on the waiting list during the admissions process means that, thanks to applicants who change their minds and withdraw, you’ll still receive a firm acceptance in time for the start of the academic year.

Can I study at FERNFH without a Matura (general university entrance qualification)?

Yes, if you can provide proof of relevant professional qualifications and pass additional exams.

Here you'll find more details about studying without a Matura.

Is attendance mandatory during the in-person sessions?

Unless otherwise specified, attendance is mandatory for all events (introductory lectures, exams, workshops) during in-person sessions. This also applies, mutatis mutandis, to online events held during an in-person session.

In a distance learning program, do all lectures take place online?

No, for us, “distance learning” means much more than just online lectures. We meet three times per semester for our in-person sessions in Wiener Neustadt (and, in some cases, for online in-person days).

During the semester, there may also be online meetings, but these are more like Q&A sessions than lectures. For the rest of the program—that is, during the so-called distance learning phases—you’ll study the material independently and on your own schedule. There will be reading assignments and tasks of varying lengths that will allow you (and your instructors) to determine whether you’ve understood everything.

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Beyond College.

Expand your knowledge for free with micro-credentials!

As a student at FERNFH, you can earn micro-credentials (MCs) from various academic disciplines at no cost and expand your knowledge in a way that suits your individual needs. Whether it’s business administration, IT management, digital business, psychology, or healthcare—take advantage of this opportunity to acquire additional skills in various fields—with complete flexibility and at no extra cost.

Find the micro-credential that interests you here.