Master-Distance Learning Business Intelligence


Start your master's programme in Business Intelligence today
A gut feeling is good, data is better: Today's companies make their decisions based on detailed analyses. This calls for experts like yourself! You take a close look at the numbers and use them as a basis to develop clever strategies for corporate success. Your English-language master's programme in Business Intelligence gives you the necessary tools to work in the field and pairs them with expert knowledge from current research.
You can complete your studies as a 60 ECTS programme or 120 ECTS programme.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Science (MSc) 60 or 120 ECTS
English
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Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension12-48 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns -
Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Your online master’s programmes in Business Intelligence
You can study Business Intelligence as a 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS programme:
Your admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree
- Proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme (this must be acquired after completing the undergraduate course)
- With 210 ECTS from the first degree: Direct access possible with proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme
- With 180 ECTS from a completed first degree: Attendance of courses amounting to 30 ECTS and proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience OR proof of at least two years of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme.
- Proof of your English language skills
Your advantage: Build on your professional experience and obtain your master's degree in no time.
Your admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree in the field of information science with at least 180 ECTS
- If your first degree does not have a corresponding focus, you can be admitted via a master’s entrance exam.
- Proof of your English language skills
Your advantage: Invest a little more time and gain deeper knowledge, building on your bachelor's programme.
Study Programs

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Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.
InnovativeThe online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.
Personalised
Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.
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Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Salary increaseAfter graduating, you can benefit from a salary increase of up to 25%.
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Professional developmentThis study programme is ideal for your professional development.
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Career boostWe offer you many unique modules you can focus on – to prepare for the career of your choice!
Your electives in the Business Intelligence master’s programme
Distilling complex data into groundbreaking statements: In your master’s programme Business Intelligence you will practice doing just that. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one of 3 elective modules such as applied data modeling and reporting, storage and data provisioning in data warehouse systems or big data engineering. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of 8 elective modules to prepare for your career. Your options include data miner, data engineer and technical project lead.
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Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

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- Contents and electives of your programme
- Career opportunities
- Information on financing options
Your professional future

Business Intelligence Analyst
As a business intelligence analyst, you are the expert on relevant data for your company. You develop analysis concepts and are in charge of the preparation, cleansing and modeling of the data. As a last step, you derive business-relevant insights and communicate them to the stakeholders.
Find out more about our 120 ECTS programme
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.