Bachelor's degree in
Business Information Technology
Bachelor's degree in
Business Information Technology
Business Information Technology
Bachelor's degree in
Bachelor of Science HES-SO (BSc) in Business Information Technology
A profession connected to the future
The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Information Technology combines technology and economics to provide students with the ability to analyse, develop and manage corporate information systems.
This innovative programme prepares students for the challenges of the new digital economy, including in highly specialised areas such as e-health, energy and environment, entertainment and the web.
No prior IT knowledge required
This programme is open to candidates with no prior technical training and is suitable for all profiles: from complete novices to those who already have technical skills. Graduates will be able to develop IT applications taking into account the economic and social aspects of their organisation.
International opportunities
Our Bachelor's programme includes workshops, seminars and projects with foreign universities, providing students with career opportunities on an international scale. With options for obtaining a double degree in Finland and the opportunity to study in foreign languages, our programme opens doors to a truly global education experience.
Digital Team Academy
Embark on a unique academic journey with our Digital Team Academy, the first of its kind in Switzerland. Based on coaching and real-world projects, this programme is tailored for individuals who prefer hands-on learning and have a self-driven mindset. The Digital Team Academy provides an alternative yet equally rewarding route to obtaining your diploma.
Date of course start
16 September 2024
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Course duration
6 semesters (full-time studies)
8 semesters (part-time studies and PiBS programme)
Where you study
Sierre
Teaching language
EN/FR or EN/DE or EN/FR/DE
Date of course start
16 September 2024
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Course duration
6 semesters (full-time studies)
8 semesters (part-time studies and PiBS programme)
Where you study
Sierre
Teaching language
EN/FR or EN/DE or EN/FR/DE
Study programme
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The multidisciplinary programme focuses on software development, management and communication. Important notions of programming, data implementation and optimisation, IT networks and IT security enable students to master advanced techniques (even without any prior knowledge). In addition, the programme also includes courses in management, marketing, entrepreneurship and IT project management, to give students a broad and comprehensive view of the IT management industry.
Collaborations with numerous companies and the Institute of Informatics introduce students to real-life situations through projects and ensure that the training is in line with organisations' future technological and economic needs.
The course culminates in the submission of a Bachelor's thesis, examples of which are given here, produced in collaboration with a company or the IT research institute.
Choose how you study
Full-time studies (6 semesters) - in German/English or French/English
Digital Team Academy - in French/English
Part-time studies (8 semesters) - in German/English or French/English
PiBS programme (8 semesters) - in German/English or French/English
Academic Calendar
Career prospects
Skills
Professional perspectives
Master & further education
The Bachelor’s degree programme is based on different focus areas which enable students to acquire the following skills:
As a key player in the digitised society, business IT specialists act as intermediaries between the economic and technical worlds. They analyse, design, implement, integrate and operate an organisation's information system in collaboration with the client while adapting to the cultural, economic, technological and social context. This requires a range of skills developed during the course, which are described in detail in the Skills profile.
Management and communication
understanding the processes of an organisation, the issues involved in project management and the role of communication in a professional structure.
Information systems
encompassing all stages, from design to implementation, from the creation of useful services to business activities.
Information technologies
acquiring the knowledge needed for modern software development and familiarity with the various platforms and architectures of information systems.
School-specific course
studying the latest themes and carrying out innovative projects (cloud computing, mobile development, Agile methodology, etc.). Using role play, students learn to understand clients’ needs and to develop suitable products, while taking account of the constraints encountered in the real world of business.
Bachelor thesis
Students complete their Bachelor's thesis in collaboration with a company or institute, which simplifies their start in the professional world.
Students finish by undertaking a Bachelor's thesis, working with businesses/research institutes to facilitate their integration into the world of work. The Bachelor's degree awarded is recognised by the Confederation and legally protected. This first-cycle higher education degree is worth 180 ECTS credits.
School of Management – Business Information Technology degree programme
Rte de la Plaine 2
PO box 80
3960 Sierre