Overview

Business Information Technology at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences qualifies graduates to assume key functions and management tasks in the entire ICT sector and in the IT departments of companies.

In order to be ready to assume challenging IT management tasks, you will acquire solid professional knowledge, analytical abilities, entrepreneurial thinking, and communication skills with a strong emphasis on action competence.

The program focuses on systematic and continuous change and development processes in companies. You will learn to operate in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment and be able to integrate new knowledge, master complex situations, and make informed judgments.

Careers

Demanding professional and managerial assignments
Information and process management
Software development and assessment
Project management
Organizational development
Business analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DevOps

Leadership in IT

Digital Health

Digital Accessibility

Agile IT Organization

Digital Transformation

Internet of Things

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Business Information Systems View 13 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Confirmation of a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology or Business Administration with a specialization in Business Information Technology or an equivalent university qualification
Previous knowledge of business information technology
A high level of motivation and ability to perform
Positive result of suitability assessment

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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