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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Bachelor in

Informatics and Management of Digital Business

This trilingual Bachelor of Science is a joint programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Economics and Management. It combines interdisciplinary business management expertise with knowledge of computer science.

Course description

The aim of this course, which is unique in its form in Italy, is to train specialists in tasks which interface across information and communication technology (ICT) and other fields of business activity. Students acquire the necessary skills to solve IT problems alongside economical issues.

Students master the tools needed to understand and deal with computer-related problems and to successfully carry out business activities. They might specialise in digital business by choosing 18 credits in Digital Finance and Financial Markets or in Digital Marketing and Advertising: both subjects reflect interdisciplinary areas of increasing importance that ensure the future viability of this degree.

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At a Glance

Bachelor class: L-31 
ECTS credits: 180
Duration of the course: 3 years
Courses will be taught in: Italian, German and English (trilingual)
Places available: 50 EU + 5 non-EU
Campus: Bozen-Bolzano
Tuition fees: ca. € 1350 per year

Structure of the Course

The first half of the course comprises formal basics in mathematics and statistics as well as basic courses in computer science, with the main topics being databases, programming and system security and modelling, as well as introductory courses in business administration and economics. 

Courses, which are necessary to understand the interface between computer science and business, are taught in the second half of the programme. Courses are offered such as company modelling, ERP systems, engineering and management of software systems or data mining and decision support systems.

People

Degree Course director: Prof. Marco Montali  (photo)
Representative of the Faculty of Economics: Dr. Paola Rovelli
Student Representative in the Course Council: ---

Exchange Programmes and Internships

Currently, we offer exchange programmes with universities all over the world and unibz is part of a large network of collaborations with employers in Italy and abroad where you can undertake your internship. While writing your final dissertation, you will need to undertake a compulsory dissertation-related internship lasting a minimum of 200 hours. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates not only work in software companies, but also in companies in many other sectors where IT now plays a central role: in public administration, in IT consulting companies, in banks and financial service providers, right up to the countless new service providers on the internet. The spectrum of employment opportunities is very broad and ranges from management and development of operational software solutions, administration of complex IT infrastructure to IT business managers and consultants.

Well prepared and ready for the job market. On the website of AlmaLaurea you can check statistical data about graduates’ satisfaction and their employability.

go to the survey (in Italian)

Highlights

Studying at unibz

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Coming to unibz from Abroad

Everything you need to know as a degree-seeking applicant or as an incoming exchange student

Campus Tours

You can book a tour of the Bozen-Bolzano campus with one of our Student Ambassadors and have the chance to visit unibz and get a glimpse of your future student life. Visits are available every working day, Monday to Friday, from 6 March to 6 May 2024.

Application and Admission

You can find all you need to know in order to apply and gain admission to this study programme by browsing through the information below.

Early Bird Application

Application: 01/03 - 07/05/2024 (by noon local time)
Language exams (online): 18/03/2024 (fully booked) and 17 - 18 - 19 and 22 - 23/04/2024 (registration: 25/03 - 09/04/2024)
Publication of ranking lists: by 28/05/2024
Payment of the 1st instalment of the tuition fees: by 06/06/2024 (by noon local time)
Enrolment: from 12/07 - 06/08/2024 (by noon local time) 

Late Application (only for EU citizens)

Application: 29/05 - 10/07/2024 (by noon local time)
Language exams (online): 24 - 29/06/2024 (registration: 29/05-16/06/2024)
Publication of ranking lists: by 30/07/2024
Payment of the 1st instalment of the tuition fees: by 06/08/2024 (by noon local time)
Enrolment: from publication of the ranking list until 06/08/2024 (by noon local time) 

Additional Application Session (only for EU citizens)

The Faculty can open additional application sessions for single study programmes in August and in September if there are available spaces. More information on additional sessions will be published in due course.

Preparatory courses and Freshers Days

Intensive language courses: 02 - 20/09/2024 (Monday to Friday, 6 h/day)
Mathematics pre-course: 23/09 - 04/10/2024
Freshers Days: 30/09 - 01/10/2024

1st semester

Classes: 30/09 - 23/12/2024
Holidays: 24/12/2024 - 06/01/2025
Classes: 07/01 - 25/01/2025
Exams: 27/01 - 15/02/2025

2nd semester

Classes: 03/03 - 17/04/2025
Holidays: 18- 21/04/2025
Classes: 22/04 - 14/06/2025
Exams: 16/06 - 12/07/2025

Autumn session

Exams: 25/08 - 27/09/2025

The Advisory Service provides support regarding your choice of study. In many cases a simple call or a short request is enough to get the relevant information (Tel. +39 0471 012100).