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Integrated degree program – business informatics

You are interested in the interplay of business and information technology? You want to study and gain practical experience at the same time? Then our Münster-based integrated degree program in business informatics is just the right thing for you. You will study part-time in the integrated system on two fixed days a week and work on current IT projects together with our team on the other three days. Sounds exciting? It is!

How is the integrated degree program at zeb organized and what can you expect if you decide to do it? Our integrated degree students Mira and Finn tell us more about their studies here.

What we offer

Structure of the integrated degree program

Your studies will take a total of 3.5 years. The program consists of two parts: you will attend courses at FOM Münster on two days a week and work on exciting zeb IT projects on the other three days. Throughout, your team and especially your CDC will support you. The latter will be selected by us from among our experienced employees. They will be responsible for planning your project assignments and keeping an eye on your career. Your mentor will be another integrated degree student who is further along in their studies. They will support you, in particular, during the early stages of your program and be your contact person for any questions that may arise regarding your studies.

Exciting challenges and development opportunities will await you in your first year. As part of our dynamic team, your focus will be on the further development of our zeb.control software and the creation of customized solutions for our clients. In collaboration with dedicated colleagues, you will identify weak spots, implement best practices and actively shape new features.
What’s special about your job? You can be really creative! Your ideas will be actively incorporated into the development of digital solutions – from small tools to comprehensive applications. You will be an important part of a committed and communicative team that values a culture of independent work and open feedback and allows you to hone your skills and work on challenging projects together with your colleagues.

In the second year, the exciting journey will continue and you will become an IT consulting expert. You will support our clients on their way into the world of our software by connecting data sources to the software and conducting regular evaluations. In doing so, you will play a critical role in implementing client requirements in the area of data analytics and creating customized solutions to leverage the full data potential.
Additionally, you will have the great opportunity to visit our clients, which will give you valuable insights and perspectives.

In the third year, you will be able to choose your specialization: software development or IT consulting with a focus on software implementation. This will allow you to acquire exactly the knowledge and skills that are crucial for your professional future.

In the seventh semester, you will complete your studies with your Bachelor’s thesis. You can count on our professional support to make it a full success. Your thesis will be the culmination of your integrated degree program and the starting point for a promising career in the exciting world of software development and/or IT consulting. We look forward to supporting you on your way!

Areas of specialization

We offer an integrated Bachelor’s degree program in business informatics with the option to specialize either in software development or in IT consulting. These two career fields have fundamental similarities and place similar demands on your technical skills, professional expertise and personality. You can choose flexibly between the two exciting fields of activity.

An integrated degree program with a focus on software development could be just the thing for you if you …

are looking for challenges and enjoy using standardized software to solve problems that many of our clients are facing.
like working from a fixed office location.
like to dress a little more casually and prefer a flexible, yet responsible work style.
enjoy working on challenging technical issues that you can immerse into and want to get to know new technologies and programming languages.

An integrated degree program in IT consulting with a focus on software implementation could be just the thing for you if you …

are looking for challenges and like to get in touch with different communication partners in order to develop customized solutions.
prefer a formal approach.
are particularly interested in technical aspects and client interaction.

Study partner

On the website of FOM you can find comprehensive details about the business informatics study program | Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) at FOM (in German).

Annual leave and compensation

Like all other zeb colleagues, you receive 28 days of vacation per year. In addition, we cover your tuition fees and compensate you for your working hours.

Benefits

You receive a laptop and a mobile phone from us. You can use both devices for your studies, but also in your free time.
At the beginning of your integrated degree program, you receive a starter bonus of EUR 1,000.
If you drive to work, you can use our free-of-charge parking spaces.
Network with other zeb colleagues over a coffee in the zeb.roestbar, an after-work beer or a foosball match in our Münster office.
Experience the zeb culture during the Christmas party or at the zeb.Uni, an annual company-wide event for further education and networking in Münster.
Read about other interesting benefits on our website.

What we expect

Who we are looking for

We are looking for young talents who have very good grades at school, are enthusiastic about the interplay of business, software and IT in the banking industry and have the courage to start the next chapter of their professional future.

Maybe you have already gained some experience in programming, either at school or in your spare time? That’s great – it isn’t a prerequisite, though!
You are interested in application development and want to improve your skills in this area? Basic knowledge of using common computer programs – such as MS Excel – is sufficient for an application.
You are looking for challenging tasks, responsibility and an academic perspective.

Prerequisites

You have a school-leaving certificate (in Germany: Abitur or Fachabitur) and a passion for mathematics, computer science, physics or similar subjects.
You have excellent command of German and English.

Testimonial

How did you experience the start of your dual study program?

"The start came with a steep learning curve, because I was allowed to take on real tasks from the team right from the beginning. This made me feel like a valued member of the team after a short time. Various seminars and learning units during the first weeks at zeb also prepare you well for university and everyday work."

Finja | Software Development | Integrated degree student

Testimonial

What tasks do you complete as an integrated degree student?

"I currently support IT consulting, primarily in the area of hedge accounting for banks, for example by conducting analyses, evaluations and preparing documents for my team lead. In addition, I work on smaller projects for insurance companies, where I independently do programming work or prepare presentations and documents for client meetings."

Lennart | Software Development | Integrated degree student