What we offer

Laying the foundations:

The concept of the Business Networking eBusiness programme is to teach the basics of business information systems with a focus on eBusiness Business, Computer Science and Soft Skills – in the first 3 semesters.

Practical application in companies and electives:

In the 4th semester (internship semester) the students can apply this knowledge in a company (e.g. in industry, an agency or consulting company) at the same time working on their own areas of interest knowledge of which can be deepened in the 5th and 6th semesters at the University in electives and/or a semester abroad.

Thesis

The thesis is normally written in a company.

Examples of internships and thesis work can be found here:  Internal link opens in the same window:What our students and graduates say

Areas of focus WNB
Areas of focus WNB

Areas of focus which you can choose from

You can choose lectures in the following areas for your electives:

  • Business Intelligence & Big Data
  • Logistics
  • eMarketing & eTourism
  • Project management
  • Your own customized focus by selecting courses from the electives catalogue of the Faculty of Business Information Systems and HFU

Highlights

Mentor/Mentorin für jede WNB Studentin

Every student has a mentor from industry who can give advice on applications, thesis and questions about work.

Exclusively for WNB Students:

  • Mentor programmes
    • To gain initial insights into the world of employment, every student is assigned a mentor from industry during the 5th semester of studies.
  • Personal development plan
    • Support and counselling in personal career planning with a customized development plan
  • Meet role models
    • Successful WNB graduates who work in business regularly visit Furtwangen to talk with students about their experiences and to offer career advice.

 

Excursions

e.g. to  "Credit Suisse" in Zürich

XING Group

Our students and graduates can join a group on XING (for business professionals). Many of our students receive enquiries and offers from companies for jobs, internship semester places and thesis work over this platform. In addition students can "network" with each other as well as with successful graduates and with companies.

 

Teamwork

Development of teamwork and other social skills during outdoor and teambuilding events at the start of the programme.

 

Notebook clinic

A team of student assistants from the Faculty are available to help with any questions or problems with PCs or laptops.

Borrow a notebook

 Students who do not own a laptop or who have a problem with their laptop can borrow one.

Tutors/student assistants
  • In many lectures where practical exercises are carried out, tutors are available to help you to apply your new knowledge.
  • It is also possible to work for the Faculty as a student assistant. Speak to your professors about positions available.
SAP Terp10 Certification

  We offer our students the opportunity to do the SAP TERP10 certification.

 

Don't be afraid of Bits and Bytes: programming made easy

Programming as a "foreign language" - PaF: the free online learning module of the Faculty of Business Information Systems, Furtwangen

 

Community involvement

Under the supervision of Prof. Pavel Rawe, in January 2016 students of the Business Networking eBusiness programme founded SharityOnline, a charitible organization which runs the sharityonline.de portal. The board is made up mainly of students of the Faculty of Business Information Systems.

SharityOnline.de is a portal, which links organizations, their projects and volunteer helpers. Charitable organizations can register online, listing what they need with regard to helpers or goods. Thus volunteer helpers can quickly see what kind of help is needed and where. Over 27 organizations and 650 volunteers have registered with www.SharityOnline.de.

SharityOnline.de was originally founded to help refugees with social integration in Germany, e.g. by organizing German lessons offered by volunteers. Inspired by the exchange of ideas of those working for social organizations such as those from the town of St. Georgen, SharityOnline.de has developed further and is now aimed at a broader spectrum of social organizations and people who need support.

HFU Cooperative Trainee Programme

Tip: Would you like to get as much insight into your future workplace as possible? You're still wondering how you will finance your degree? Then the HFU Cooperative Trainee Programme  might be right for you – because it allows you to combine work with study.