Locations
You can study the programme B.Sc. Business Analytics at the following locations:
Description of the programme
You will primarily learn specialist skills in the field of business administration. This domain knowledge is necessary to build up an operational understanding that you need for the analysis, formulation and solution of business analytics problems. At the beginning of the degree programme, you will be introduced to the topic of business analytics via the Information Technology module block. In the course of the second half of the study programme, your skills and knowledge are deepened in the module blocks Application of Business Analytics and Technical Methods in Business Analytics. Towards the end of your studies, especially in the courses Business Analytics Project I and II, Practical Experience and Realisation, you will be able to apply what you have learned in practice.
Courses of a mathematical and statistical nature are spread across all semesters and thus support both the Business Analytics and the Business Administration areas.
Business Analytics is divided:
IT basics (e.g. programming, databases, tools, IT projects & project management)
Business management skills
Mathematical-statistical methods (models, algorithms, applications)
After your studies, you can support companies in mastering the digital transformation. You can apply modern IT technologies to problems and develop innovative questions and solutions based on data.
Why enrolling in this programme?
The bachelor's degree programme provides you with comprehensive skills and knowledge in business administration and business analytics. Entry-level jobs in consulting and business companies are open to you. As an IT-savvy employee, you can also be employed in specialist departments such as controlling, marketing, sales or purchasing or work as a business analytics expert in IT departments - e.g. as a business analyst.
Accreditations & awards
The SRH Hochschule in North Rhine-Westphalia has been system-accredited since September first, 2021 and bears the quality seal of the Accreditation Council. This certifies that the university has the highest standards in studying and teaching—students have the guarantee that planning, teaching and assessment are carried out according to certified processes. As a system-accredited university, the SRH Hochschule in North Rhine-Westphalia is entitled to accredit its study programmes independently and with the audited quality management processes. This procedure replaces the previously common programme accreditation.
Institutionally accredited
In 2013, the university received the seal of approval from Germany's highest scientific body, the Science Council. With the accreditation, the Council ensures the quality of research and teaching and checks whether they meet recognised standards. Among other things, the Science Council praises the high level of identification of the teaching staff with the university and the pronounced commitment to teaching and student support. The SRH Hochschule in NRW was institutionally reaccredited in 2018. In its vote, the Science Council emphasises the positive development of the university. It also confirms that the university is valued as a co-operation partner in the region by companies and institutions in the social sector.
Award for the teaching and learning model CORE
In 2018, the Stifterverband recognised the CORE teaching and learning model with the Genius Loci Award, the only institutional award for excellent teaching in Germany. With the CORE principle (Competence Oriented Research and Education), SRH created a unique teaching and learning model in 2012 based on scientific findings from learning and brain research.