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Bachelor in Business Information Technology Business administration, information technology and communication in a single degree program

Combine business administration, information technology and communication in a single degree program that adapts to your needs. You can opt for a full-time, part-time or work-study format and choose to start in either September or February.

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Modules

Individual contents of the study program

About 45% of the contents of the study program can be freely compiled from an extensive module catalog.

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Adopt a focal point

In the second half of the study program, you can adopt an individual focal point with your own choice of major.

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Different time models

You can complete the degree program in a full-time format (three years), work-study format (four years) or part-time – in order to accommodate your studies and family commitments or elite-level sports.

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Insight into the degree program

Gain an insight into the practical Business Information Technology degree program and learn more about the job of business information expert once you have completed your studies.

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February or September

It’s up to you: start your degree program in September (autumn semester) or in February (spring semester).

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Modern infrastructure

To help carry your projects through to completion, you can take advantage of the Networking Lab, as well as a security and microcomputer infrastructure.

Business with a tech twist – creating tomorrow’s digital solutions powered by the smartest minds today 

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Die Studierenden kombinieren analytisches Denken mit technischem Können, um komplexe wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen mithilfe innovativer digitaler Tools zu lösen. Sie vertiefen sich in die Schnittstelle zwischen Management, Teams und technischer Innovation, wo aus Ideen umsetzbare Erkenntnisse werden. Die Studierenden bereiten sich auf eine Karriere an der Schnittstelle zwischen Wirtschaft und Technologie vor, wo ihre Fähigkeiten stark gefragt sein werden.

Information events 

The information events at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology provide an overview of the available bachelor's programs and a glance into the day-to-day life as a student. Depending on the format, you have the opportunity to learn more about one, two or even three study programs and to talk to current and former students.

Taster lessons for the Bachelor in Business Information Technology

The taster lessons for prospective students provide a glance into the various modules and the curriculum as a whole. To the taster lessons.

Application deadline for fall semester 2025
Friday, 15 August 2025 | Recommendation: as early as possible

Application deadline for sprin semester 2026
Thursday, 15. January 2026 | Recommendation: as early as possible

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Facts

Degree

Bachelor in Business Information Technology

Graduate profile

Graduates can design innovative, high-quality information systems before implementing and managing them in companies and administrative bodies.

Specialisation
  • Bachelor in Business Information Technology
Field of activity
  • Information and process management
  • Concepts
  • Planning and implementing complex information technology projects in a business environment
  • Business analysis 
Admission
  • Commercial or technical apprenticeship with technical vocational baccalaureate or vocational baccalaureate focusing on business and services
  • Baccalaureate plus at least one year of professional experience in the commercial or technical field

Outstanding diplomas (for example the vocational baccalaureate certificate) can be submitted later. 

Application deadline

Autumn semester: 15 August / Spring semester: 15 January

Commencement of studies

September 15, 2025 with mandatory introductory week September 8 - 12, 2025 / February 16, 2026 with mandatory introductory week February 9 - 13, 2026

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Language of instruction
  • German
Student counselling
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

Overview of fees (only German)

International

In the “International Project Experience“ Supplementary Module, teams of students work together abroad on (practical) projects. To date, the IPE has taken place in Silicon Valley, but the location is subject to change without notice. Students spending a limited amount of time on a foreign campus is also an option. For a glance at previous instalments of the module, go to www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-information-technology/degree-programs/bachelor/wirtschaftsinformatik/einblick-ins-studium/

Students also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. Semesters abroad are available from the fourth semester of the program.

Contact and additional information:

www.hslu.ch/de-ch/informatik/international/
Place of study

Rotkreuz

Duration of studies

Full-time: 6 Semester
Work-study: 8 Semester

Time model
  • work-study
  • full-time
Further studies
Master of Science in Business Information Technology

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