What does data tell us beyond the obvious? What happens when certain business processes are changed? And how can we prevent crises? If you are interested in these questions, this is the programme for you!
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Image: www.freepik.com‘What would happen if…’ you studied Business Analytics, for example? These considerations would be part of your daily work, because this field of study is all about using cutting-edge technology to evaluate future scenarios based on the analysis of problems and data. You will examine the current situation to prepare your company for the future and help out in decision-making processes – with the constant aim of identifying and ultimately preventing potential problems. You will learn about the overlapping fields of business administration, mathematics and computer science to meet current and future requirements in an increasingly digitized world.
You will be able to specialize by choosing a focus: ‘Optimization’ or ‘Stochastics’. While the field of ‘Optimization’ focuses on operations research and mathematical optimization, ‘Stochastics’ deals more with statistics and mathematical stochastics. It’s completely up to you!
How about another look in our crystal ball? If you study ‘Business Analytics’, you will enrol on a future-oriented programme in the age of big data (growing volumes of data) and the extensive digitization of industrial production (Industry 4.0).
Our bachelor’s programme is the first degree qualifying graduates to work in their profession. The standard length of the study programme is six semesters, and different types of courses are offered for each module (e.g. seminars, lectures or exercises).
In this single-subject Bachelor’s programme, the focus is on one subject comprising 180 credits (ECTS for short; 1 ECTS = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations).
You can choose from eight focus areas within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. If you choose ‘Business Analytics’ as your focus, the basic part of your course will be centred around Business Administration and Business Information Systems. When it comes to specializing, you can choose between Optimization and Stochastics. The focus is structured as follows:
Business Analytics
Picture: Sophie BartholomeYou can complete the internship either before the start of your studies, during one of your mid-term breaks or during a semester (by applying for a semester on leave).
Our University also offers the following focus areas: Standard Focus, Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems, Information and Management Sciences, Business and Economics Education Studies I and Business and Economics Education Studies II. You can change your focus during your studies.
By the way: There is a mathematics bridging course to help you prepare for your studies. We strongly advise all students to attend.
The following table shows the possible structure of your course if you choose to specialize in ‘Optimization’:
| 1st semester | 2nd semester | 3rd semester | 4th semester | 5th semester | 6th semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra (6 ECTS) |
Foundations of Analysis (6 ECTS) |
Applied Statistics1 (6 ECTS) |
Operations Management1 (6 ECTS) |
Elective module 1: Business2 |
Elective module 3: Business2 (6 ECTS) |
| Operations Management (6 ECTS) |
Statistics (6 ECTS) |
Integrated Information Processing1 (4 ECTS) |
Algorithms and Data Structures1 (9 ECTS) |
Elective module 2: Business2 (6 ECTS) |
Bachelor’s dissertation |
| Introduction to Programming (6 ECTS) |
Management Science (6 ECTS) |
Databases and Information Systems1 (5 ECTS) |
Introduction to Optimization A (6 ECTS) |
Optimization Project (3 to 6 ECTS, as required) |
Introduction to Optimization B3 (6 ECTS) |
| Planning and Decision-Making1 (6 ECTS) |
Introduction to Business Information Systems (6 ECTS) |
Linear Optimization (9 ECTS) |
Computer-Aided Planning and Optimization3 (6 ECTS) |
Discrete Modelling – Programming with Python II3 (5 ECTS) |
|
| Data, Information and Knowledge Management1 (6 ECTS) |
Foundations of Algorithms – Programming with Python I1 (5 ECTS) |
Predictability and Complexity3 (6 ECTS) |
Project Management ASQ3 (3 ECTS) |
Seminar: Operations Management3 (6 ECTS) |
|
| Vocational learning content (10 ECTS) | |||||
Abbreviations: ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (credit points)
1 You must choose at least 44 credit points from the first group of required elective modules. You can choose any combination of modules.
2 You must choose at least 12 credit points from the second group of required elective modules. Here you can take all foundational and specialization modules listed in the module catalogue for Economics and Business Administration (B.Sc.)External link to complement your studies as you wish.
3 When choosing required elective modules for your focus area, you have to take at least 33 credit points and at least one of the following seminars: Operations Management; Analysis of Business Decisions; or Business Information Systems.
You can find more detailed information in the module catalogueExternal link.
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration always does well in inspections. Why’s that? It’s simple: Our students have a great relationship with their supervisors, and our faculty has highly qualified specialists in teaching and research. You can see our professors here.
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A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international
Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:
Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.
If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:
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