Wirtschaftsinformatik Business Engineering

Tracks and specialisations

• Heidenheim · 210 ECTS
• Heilbronn · 210 ECTS
• Ravensburg · 210 ECTS
• Villingen-Schwenningen · 210 ECTS

Semester plan

1. Semester 135 ECTS requiredAdvanced Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structures · Fundamentals of Business Administration · Fundamentals of Programming · Accounting Fundamentals · Basic Concepts of IT · Basic Methods in Business Information Systems · Mathematics I · Mathematics II · Practical Module I · Law · Key Qualifications

   • Advanced Programming, Algorithms, and Data StructuresSummary by OWWZ: Develops generic and parallel programming and graphical interfaces. Analyses algorithms and practises lists, trees, graphs, searching and sorting.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur oder Kombinierte Modulprüfung (Klausur und Assignment) 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Fundamentals of Business AdministrationSummary by OWWZ: Examines business objectives, value creation, legal forms and management. Connects basic balance-sheet and performance indicators with buyer behaviour, market research, marketing strategies and instruments.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Fundamentals of ProgrammingSummary by OWWZ: Develops programs from algorithm representation to testing and debugging. Connects procedural structures and recursion with classes, inheritance, polymorphism and exception handling.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur oder Kombinierte Modulprüfung (Klausur und Assignment) 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Accounting FundamentalsSummary by OWWZ: Practises double-entry bookkeeping and business transactions through to annual accounts. Covers cost types, cost centres and cost objects, contribution margins and activity-based costing.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Basic Concepts of ITSummary by OWWZ: Explores computer architecture, data representation, operating systems and networks. Covers processes, memory and internet protocols alongside selected issues of sustainable IT infrastructure.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Basic Methods in Business Information SystemsSummary by OWWZ: Classifies business information systems and IT-supported processes. Practises systems analysis and object-oriented design, examining information management and digital transformation through case studies.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur oder Kombinierte Modulprüfung (Klausur und Präsentation) 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Mathematics ISummary by OWWZ: Introduces mathematical structures, logic and modelling through business information systems applications. Covers linear algebra, sequences, series and single-variable calculus.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Mathematics IISummary by OWWZ: Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics and probability for data analysis. Further study selects algebra and multivariable calculus with numerical methods, optimisation and simulation, or advanced statistical methods.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Practical Module ISummary by OWWZ: Explores company organisation and business IT through practical participation. Completes and documents assigned work in IT services and core business functions, reflecting on the placement.Semesters 1–220 ECTS
   • LawSummary by OWWZ: Covers contract, obligations, property and liability law alongside commercial and company law. Optional topics include data protection, digital contracts, copyright and European IT regulation.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Key QualificationsSummary by OWWZ: Connects research methods and source evaluation with writing and learning strategies. Practises presentation, moderation and professional communication, including feedback, conflict discussions and negotiations.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Unbenoteter Leistungsnachweis Siehe Pruefungsordnung Bestanden/ Nicht-Bestanden5 ECTS
2. Semester 235 ECTS requiredContinues: Advanced Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structures, Fundamentals of Business Administration, Fundamentals of Programming, Accounting Fundamentals, Basic Concepts of IT, Basic Methods in Business Information Systems, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Practical Module I, Law, Key Qualifications
3. Semester 328 ECTS required · 7 required electivesDatabase Concepts · Developing Distributed Systems · Business Process Modelling and Management · Basics of Business Engineering · Investment Calculation and Accounting · IT-Security in Business Engineering · Practical Module II · Project Management · 7 required electives from the elective areas below

   • Database ConceptsSummary by OWWZ: Designs relational databases from entity-relationship models to normalised schemas. Practises SQL and covers transactions, integrity, database interfaces and database-backed applications.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Klausur oder Kombinierte Modulprüfung (Klausur und Assignment) 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Developing Distributed SystemsSummary by OWWZ: Designs distributed systems and web applications. Connects middleware and synchronous or asynchronous communication with client-server protocols, web technologies, security requirements and possible database integration topics.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Portfolio Siehe Pruefungsordnung ja5 ECTS
   • Business Process Modelling and ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Models and manages business processes throughout their lifecycle. Covers process improvement, automation and process mining alongside EPC, BPMN, Petri nets and ARIS architecture.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Basics of Business EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Connects business models, processes and organisational structures with information systems. Examines the engineering of business solutions through sectoral or functional examples and possible prototype implementations.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Investment Calculation and AccountingSummary by OWWZ: Evaluates investments using static and dynamic methods and examines financing options. Connects national and international accounting with annual financial statements, income statements and cash-flow reporting.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • IT-Security in Business EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Explores cryptography, access control and network security. Develops security management using BSI baseline protection and ISO 27001, addressing risk analysis, protection needs, emergency planning and business continuity.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Practical Module IISummary by OWWZ: Analyses and develops IT applications and business processes in operational departments. Completes an individual subproject, documents and presents results and reflects on professional practice.Semesters 3–420 ECTS
   • Project ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Plans and manages traditional, agile and hybrid projects. Connects project phases and software tools with team organisation, leadership and conflict handling; a case study may combine analysis, design and implementation.Semesters 3–4Exam (in German): Kombinierte Modulprüfung - Klausur und Projektbericht (mit Präsentation) Siehe Pruefungsordnung ja5 ECTS
4. Semester 428 ECTS requiredContinues: Database Concepts, Developing Distributed Systems, Business Process Modelling and Management, Basics of Business Engineering, Investment Calculation and Accounting, IT-Security in Business Engineering, Practical Module II, Project Management
5. Semester 525 ECTS required · 6 required electivesSelected Aspects in Business Engineering · Bachelor Thesis · Integration Seminar in Business Information Systems · IT-Management · Management · Practical Module III · Project · Economics · 6 required electives from the elective areas below

   • Selected Aspects in Business EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Extends business engineering with selected business skills. Possible focuses include personnel, business planning, change management, management accounting, employment law, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable business.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Bachelor ThesisSummary by OWWZ: Independently solves a business problem in business information systems, business administration or computing using research methods. Presents solutions in a written dissertation and demonstrates results in a colloquium.Thesis · Semesters 5–612 ECTS
   • Integration Seminar in Business Information SystemsSummary by OWWZ: Examines current developments in business information systems through academic research and connects them with business practice. Topics may span industries or focus on a particular sector.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Portfolio Siehe Pruefungsordnung ja5 ECTS
   • IT-ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Designs service-oriented IT management using ITIL and COBIT. Connects IT organisation, management accounting, sourcing and security with copyright, data protection, digital contracts and legal requirements for online business.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Connects corporate leadership and strategy with operational and functional management accounting. Uses active casework to examine selected questions of organisation, personnel, innovation, customer relations and sustainability.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
   • Practical Module IIISummary by OWWZ: Deepens practical experience with management accounting and supporting IT systems. Analyses complex problems, develops solutions and undertakes project work or leadership, reflecting on the placement.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Bericht zum Ablauf und zur Reflexion des Praxismoduls Siehe Pruefungsordnung Bestanden/ Nicht-Bestanden8 ECTS
   • ProjectSummary by OWWZ: Applies business information systems methods in a team project. Connects process analysis and software development with project and information management, developing presentation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Portfolio Siehe Pruefungsordnung ja5 ECTS
   • EconomicsSummary by OWWZ: Examines markets and the wider economy through microeconomic and macroeconomic models. Covers monetary policy, international economics and economic policy instruments, including social and environmental objectives.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Klausur 120 ja5 ECTS
6. Semester 625 ECTS requiredContinues: Selected Aspects in Business Engineering, Bachelor Thesis, Integration Seminar in Business Information Systems, IT-Management, Management, Practical Module III, Project, Economics

Elective areas

• Studiengangs- und Studienrichtungswahlmodulechoose 35 ECTS · 13 modules

  Depending on track: Heidenheim

  • Applied Academic and Business CompetenciesSummary by OWWZ: Develops academic and business skills through two selected units. Options include research project planning, digital thinking, mentoring, simulation, teamwork, intercultural competence and technology assessment.Semesters 3–4 · Heidenheim, RavensburgExam (in German): Unbenotete Prüfungsleistung Siehe Pruefungsordnung Bestanden/ Nicht-Bestanden5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Current Topics in Business Information SystemsSummary by OWWZ (in German): Vertieft standortabhängig aktuelle Business-Engineering-Themen. Beispiele reichen von Sicherheitsberatung und Softwaremethoden über Logistik und Supply Chain Management bis zu Big Data, Analytics und künstlicher Intelligenz.Semesters 5–6 · HeidenheimExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Current Topics in Business Information Systems for AdvancedSummary by OWWZ (in German): Vertieft aktuelle Business-Engineering-Themen für Fortgeschrittene. Beispielbereiche sind IT-Prüfung und Governance, ERP-gestützte Planung und Business Intelligence, datenintensive Analysen und unterstützende Software-Engineering-Verfahren.Semesters 5–6 · HeidenheimExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Advanced Database ConceptsSummary by OWWZ: Compares advanced relational and non-relational database concepts, including NoSQL, graph and in-memory systems. A project may connect model conversion and implementation with application development.Semesters 3–4 · HeidenheimExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • ERP-SystemsSummary by OWWZ (in German): Untersucht Architektur, Ziele und Funktionsweise von ERP-Systemen. Vergleicht kommerzielle Lösungen und erarbeitet Vorgehensweisen für die Einführung und Nutzung eines konkreten Systems.Semesters 3–4 · HeidenheimExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Contemporary IssuesSummary by OWWZ: Examines current business information systems concepts. Examples include digital transformation, the Internet of Things, analytics, AI, blockchain, cloud applications and emerging software development and IT management methods.Semesters 5–6 · Heidenheim, RavensburgExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Research and Practical MethodsSummary by OWWZ (in German): Vertieft zwei wählbare Forschungs- oder Praxisunits. Angebote umfassen wissenschaftliche Abschlussplanung, Unternehmens- und Fertigungssimulation, gesellschaftliche IT-Fragen, Projektkonzeption sowie Change- und Innovationsmanagement.Semesters 5–6 · HeidenheimExam (in German): Unbenotete Prüfungsleistung Siehe Pruefungsordnung Bestanden/ Nicht-Bestanden5 ECTSRequired elective

  Depending on track: Ravensburg

  • Applied Academic and Business CompetenciesSummary by OWWZ: Develops academic and business skills through two selected units. Options include research project planning, digital thinking, mentoring, simulation, teamwork, intercultural competence and technology assessment.Semesters 3–4 · Heidenheim, RavensburgExam (in German): Unbenotete Prüfungsleistung Siehe Pruefungsordnung Bestanden/ Nicht-Bestanden5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Contemporary IssuesSummary by OWWZ: Examines current business information systems concepts. Examples include digital transformation, the Internet of Things, analytics, AI, blockchain, cloud applications and emerging software development and IT management methods.Semesters 5–6 · Heidenheim, RavensburgExam (in German): Klausur oder Portfolio 120 ja5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Business PsychologySummary by OWWZ: Analyses psychological aspects of sales and consulting. Connects customer behaviour, negotiation and persuasive communication with organisational development, brand loyalty and psychological market research.Semesters 3–4 · RavensburgExam (in German): Klausur (120 Min.) oder Portfolio5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Artificial IntelligenceSummary by OWWZ: Connects data-based and model-based AI with decision theory and optimisation. Covers machine learning, neural networks and practical AI solutions, reflecting on opportunities and risks.Semesters 3–4 · RavensburgExam (in German): Portfolio oder Kombinierte Prüfung (Klausur und Assignment)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Development and Application of ERP SystemsSummary by OWWZ: Adapts ERP systems through development tools and programming. Connects ABAP, the data dictionary and Open SQL with a complex case study of integrated business processes.Semesters 3–4 · RavensburgExam (in German): Portfolio5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Methods of Software DevelopmentSummary by OWWZ: Connects structured systems design and design patterns with development tools. Configuration and version management, testing and maturity models support software quality assurance.Semesters 3–4 · RavensburgExam (in German): Klausur (120 Min.) oder Portfolio5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Data Science and Business IntelligenceSummary by OWWZ: Connects machine learning and data analysis with business intelligence. Data warehouse architectures, multidimensional models, OLAP and data mining support the generation of business knowledge.Semesters 5–6 · RavensburgExam (in German): Klausur (120 Min.) oder Portfolio5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Digital Transformation in BusinessSummary by OWWZ: Analyses digital changes to organisations, processes and business models. Business engineering connects strategic objectives with information systems; cyber-physical systems and new revenue models illustrate business design options.Semesters 5–6 · RavensburgExam (in German): Portfolio5 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile · Track Ravensburg

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Business informatics13 ECTS: 11 required, 2 elective13 ECTS
• Software engineering10 ECTS: 6 required, 4 elective10 ECTS
• Business models and digital transformation7 ECTS: 3 required, 4 elective7 ECTS
• Programming7 ECTS: 6 required, 1 elective7 ECTS
• Organisation and change management5 ECTS: 3 required, 2 elective5 ECTS
• Accounting and financial reporting5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Management accounting and controlling4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS
• Business process management4 ECTS: 3 required, 1 elective4 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Studien- und Prüfungsordnung Wirtschaft 26/2026Examination regulations · Version Amtliche Bekanntmachungen Nr. 26/2026 vom 9. Juli 2026 · checked 14 October 2026
• Modulhandbuch Wirtschaftsinformatik – Business Engineering (HDH)Module handbook · Version Stand vom 13.10.2026 · checked 13 October 2026
• Modulhandbuch Wirtschaftsinformatik – Business Engineering (HN)Module handbook · Version Stand vom 13.10.2026 · checked 14 October 2026