Information Systems University of Zurich

Overview

At the heart of the Information Systems Master programs at University of Zurich are compulsory and core elective modules in the areas of information systems plus a Master's project. Rounding off the program are elective modules drawn from all the areas taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, designed to give you a deeper level of knowledge. A Master's thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits is the final element of the program.

Career possibilities

As an information systems specialist with a Master's degree, you will have excellent career prospects at the juncture between business and informatics: you will work in demanding roles in business and administration where, as a business analyst for example, you will plan, test and direct the use of IT systems; consult on technical and organizational issues; manage corporate IT departments; create IT-based innovations and business models; or function as a methodically trained specialist. Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.