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Digital world in Liechtenstein Discover hi-tech world at the University of Liechtenstein
The University of Liechtenstein combines practical and innovative approach. With over 50 years of tradition, the institution has established excellent relations with industry. It is also one of the first universities that offer a university-based master education in “Data Science” and “Business Process Management”. These specializations will prepare students perfectly for their future career in a digital world. Agata Blinkiewicz: What programs does the University offer? Christina Mathis: We offer Bachelor’s Programs in Business Administration (in German/English) and Architecture (in German); Master’s Programs in Architecture (in English), Entrepreneurship (in German/English), Information Systems (in English) and Finance (in English); Doctoral Programs in Architecture and Planning (in German) and Business Economics (in German/English).
MASTER IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Could you tell us more about Master in Information Systems? The University of Liechtenstein’s Master’s Program in Information Systems, with its majors in “Business Process Management” and “Data Science”, provides well-grounded methodological competences at the intersection
between information technology and business required in a digital world. The program focuses on skills related to both, improving organizational efficiency and innovativeness using the transformative power of information systems. The new specialization “Data Science” focuses on topics like Business Intelligence, Big Data and Predictive Analytics. Since its introduction in September 2015 the new major has received an overwhelming amount of applications and the program is running at full capacity. Sounds interesting. Who can apply for this program? The study program perfectly suits students holding a first degree in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Management, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology (IT) or Business Administration. Moreover, it allows the combination of work and study as lectures are scheduled from Thursday to Saturday to maximize flexibility for students. When is the nearest application period for this program? Final deadline for the February intake for EU citizens is 30 November. We have about 15 different nationalities each year starting their studies in this Program.
PRACTICE & CAREER PERSPECTIVES Is the Program combined with practice? Of course! Students within the Master’s Program Information Systems work closely together with leading industry partners in the region, like: Hilti, ThyssenKrupp Presta, Ivoclar Vivadent and other internationally renowned companies. In “Innovation Lab” and other seminars they offer exciting practical-work projects each semester and also possibilities for students to write their master’s thesis in
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collaboration with them. Graduates of the program have ideal qualifications for entering the job market in Liechtenstein, Europe and around the world. How about the work at the University of Liechtenstein and within the program? The Hilti AG, one of the biggest providers of products for construction industry, awards the most talented master students in Information Systems, IT, and Management from Europe with a truly unique fellowship program: The Hilti Fellowship is a combination of practical training at Hilti and academic learning at the University of Liechtenstein, designed to set the cornerstone for a successful future. It allows students to study abroad for one semester in Liechtenstein (Thu–Sa) and gain experience as an intern at the Hilti Corporation (Mon–Wed). The salary for the five months placement is as high as CHF 13,000.
VISIT LIECHTENSTEIN! How students can experience Liechtenstein? Visit the University of Liechtenstein from February 18th to 23rd, 2018 for Liechtenstein Winter School on BPM and Data Science 2018! The course is organized by the Hilti Chair of Business Process Management, managed by Prof. Dr. Jan vom Brocke. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary state-of-the-art in BPM and Data Science. Classes are taught in English by BPM and Data Science leaders from both academia and practice and the course is especially recommended to Bachelor students. Many social events to experience Liechtenstein and visits of renowned companies in the region like Hilti and Swarovski are also part of the program. For more information, please visit:
www.winterschool.li
www.semestr.pl