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The Business Informatics, BSc program offered by the University of Debrecen (UD) trains professionals who bridge the gap between the developers of business software and their users. This major prepares business informatics students for working in a business environment rich in data and enables them to acquire certification in business information technology.| | The program starts in September of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Admission requires a high school certificate and passing a written and oral entrance exam in Mathematics. | |
| | This is a 3.5-year program consisting of 7 academic semesters. | |
| | Students earn 210 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 7,000 USD/Year |
During their training students learn how to implement their knowledge in the fields of economics and IT. In practice, this means a curriculum rich in hands-on experience, a mandatory internship included in their curriculum, and a comprehensive selection of specialized subjects. As a result, they will be able to understand both software development and business and financial processes, and consequently, after graduation they will be able to solve business problems supported by info-communication technologies and to operate business IT systems.
Let’s take a closer look at the details:
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | Introduction to Management, Fundamentals of Business Law, Microeconomics, International Financial Accounting, Introduction to Programming, Operating Systems, Data Management, Copyright Law, Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming 1 |
| 2 | Macroeconomics, Introduction to Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Programming 2, Database Systems, Information and Knowledge Management, Data Management, Business Intelligence in Practice |
| 3 | Management Science, Developing Data Handling Programs, Fundamentals of Software Development and Software Testing, Foundations of Computer Security, Financial Mathematics, Introduction to SAP - End user level, Advanced Spreadsheets, Big Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Computer Statistics, Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, Introduction to SAP - Developer level, International Business, Decision Support Systems |
| 4 | Advanced Data Security, Digital Marketing, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Management of Value Creating Processes, Thesis |
Detailed information about the program’s Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Informatics’ website.
Yes, students must complete an 8-week internship either at the university working on research projects or at a multinational or local company.
The following career prospects are the most probable: company management system supporter, business analyzer, financial report developer, system administrator, business data system developer and tester. A successful applicant for a position should be excellent at such basic technologies as MySQL or MS SQL database, Unix/Linux, and Windows operating systems. After gaining appropriate experience business informatics graduates can succeed in applying for the position of manager at smaller enterprises.
Pursuing a degree from the University of Debrecen ensures a globally recognized qualification. Our admissions team provides online oral and written exams to assess your field-related knowledge without requiring travel for the initial stages. We offer extensive scholarship opportunities, ranging from tuition discounts to fully funded government scholarships (Stipendium Hungaricum), making higher education in Hungary accessible to talented students based on academic merit.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Yes, admission is based on a high school certificate and online written and oral entrance exams in Mathematics.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the BSc in Business Informatics operates on a single-intake academic calendar. This program only starts in September of each year. The application deadline in the self-financed procedure is 15th June.
Please note: If you are applying for a scholarship, please note that the deadlines and application systems may differ. For further information, please consult our scholarship page.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
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The tuition fee is 7,000 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well. For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website: View University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
It's important to choose a program that actually helps you to get closer to your goals. At the University of Debrecen, our Business Informatics, BSc degree is built for motivated students aiming to succeed in the global technology and business sector.
You can also meet our Student Ambassadors, check their testimonials or even contact them in case of non-academic questions. If you would like to know more about the student life or accommodations in Debrecen, visit our dedicated websites.
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