Information Systems

The purpose of the information systems discipline is the development and application of theory, concepts, models, methods, and tools for the analysis and the design of information systems in business and administration. As an interdisciplinary discipline, it addresses the need for integrating computer science and management in order to successfully identify and evaluate technological opportunities. Information system specialists can contribute to the technological and digital transformation and shape the resulting change processes.

The main purpose of the Master’s program in Information Systems is to qualify graduates to design, implement, and analyze complex information systems. This includes the design of systems providing management decision support based on the analysis of data available to organizations.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the master's program in Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) (PDF)

The Master's program is divided into the segments of Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, and Support Electives.

During the first three semesters, you will attend courses in the areas of process management, software engineering, databases, algorithms, machine learning, and management. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialize in certain subject areas through elective modules.

The support electives foster your interdisciplinary competencies. The Master's thesis in the 4th semester concludes the program.

• Program structure & Overview of modules

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is usually English. This means that most of the modules are offered in English. Some courses may, however, be taught in German. The language of instruction for each module is detailed in the module overview. To learn more about the language of instruction for each module, contact the departmental student academic advisor of this program.

You acquire a detailed, critical and state-of-the-art understanding of the intersection of computer science, information systems, and management. You can develop software in different programming languages and are familiar with software engineering concepts to master large-scale software development projects. You learn about data organization and data engineering concepts to design and manage large-scale database and data warehouse infrastructures. You acquire skills in data analytics, business process management, algorithms and optimization. These methodological skills are combined with managerial skills. You learn to understand the business context for the design and implementation of information systems and to know central problems in the management discipline that require the use of information systems.

After graduation, career prospects open up in numerous industries. You will have the prerequisites to pursue career goals such as CIO, CTO, IT project manager or IT consultant. In addition, options arise in IT departments, business intelligence and data science or in various business areas (e.g. operations management, marketing, controlling) responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of appropriate information systems.

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more 
• Important information about your application from the TUM school or department

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Transcript of Records
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation
• Essay
• Curricular Analysis
• Module Catalog
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor's) is obtained outside the EU/EEA

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (certified copy)
• Transcript of Records (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for winter semester: 01.02. – 31.05.
Application period for summer semester: 01.09 – 30.11.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview. 

In detail: 

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Information on the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 271 KB)

The online application process takes place through our application portal TUMonline.

This degree program does not encompass a compulsory internship nor is an internship a requirement for admission. However, it is recommendable, as a rule, to gain practical experience as soon as possible.