Degree and career prospects

As a graduate of the Bachelor's degree programs in Information Systems, you will have the knowledge to work in companies that focus on digital technologies and solutions. Depending on your individual interests and focus during your studies, possible fields of work could include artificial intelligence, information and process management, data science, software development, or information and communication systems.

The demand for qualified specialists is high, so you can start your career directly after completing your Bachelor's degree. Alternatively, you can gain further qualifications and complete a Master's degree.

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Diverse and interesting career possibilities

You have completed your Bachelor’s degree and would now like to finally enter professional life? With a degree in Information Systems, you have excellent job opportunities. Information Systems specialists are in high demand as digitalization continues to advance, numerous processes need to be transformed, and the amount of data to be processed grows. This is also reflected in the salary.

With your degree in Information Systems, you can work in a wide range of industries and companies, for example in IT companies, at software and hardware manufacturers, or in management consulting. But all companies, authorities, or agencies with IT departments or a need for your skills are also open to you.

Your possible career fields result from the choice of your elective area, your practical experience (e.g., internships or position as a working student), your interest in certain topics and industries as well as your personal talents and strengths. Depending on the individual profile, there are different areas in which you can work. 

We see you in the following areas:

  • AI department
  • IT consulting or in-house consulting
  • IT project management
  • Software development
  • System design
  • Database design
  • System and software architecture
  • Business analytics
  • Data science
  • Product owner
  • Programmer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Digital System Coach
  • Agile Coach

Master’s programs

Do you want to know more? Then simply continue your studies and acquire additional in-depth knowledge in a Master’s program. Once you have completed your Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, you will be qualified for Master’s degree programs throughout Germany, Europe, and the rest of the world.

At the University of Hohenheim, you can gain further qualifications with the following Master’s degree program: 

CareerCenter Hohenheim

The CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) is the first point of contact for you when it comes to career orientation and career entry. According to a Germany-wide survey by the Trendence market research institute, our students value the CCH as a springboard into their careers.

We will support you with career orientation and career entry

We will support you and answer your questions on the following topics:

  • Organising your studies in a career-oriented way
  • Developing your own professional profile
  • Finding suitable positions for internships, student traineeships, and direct entry
  • Preparing application documents
  • Establishing contacts with companies

Every year in the winter semester, the CareerCenter organises the "CareerDays" careers fair for business and economics degree programs. Here you can get to know future employers and gain an impression of professional fields of activity.

Find out more about what the CareerCenter has to offer