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CHE University Ranking

Business Informatics, Department

Studiengänge Data Science, AI and Digital Business

Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Studiengänge Data Science, AI and Digital Business
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11
D-14469 Potsdam
https://www.gisma.com/de
Gisma UAS/Potsdam (priv.)
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Basic information

Total number of students at the department

670

Number of master degree students (w/o teacher qualification)

500

Support during the study entry phase

Total score for support in the study entry phase

14/16 points

International orientation

Outgoing students

no data

Job market- and career-orientation

Percentage of teaching by practitioners

33.0%

Percentage of teaching by practitioners, master's

44.0%

Bachelor theses in cooperation with work environment

no data

Master theses in cooperation with work environment

no data

Research

Cooperative doctoral degrees (in three years)

no data

Not specified
Third party funds per professor

no data

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Students' assessments on undergraduate, presence-learning-courses

Career and practical orientation

Not specified
Learning and working spaces

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Teacher support

Not specified
Support in studies

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Courses offered

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Study organisation

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Exam organisation

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Digital learning

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Rooms

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Library

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Labs and Spaces

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Overall study situation

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Return rate of the questionnaires

no data

Students' assessments on consecutive master's degree courses

Teacher support

Not specified
Support in studies

Not specified
Digital learning

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Practical orientation in teaching

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Courses offered

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Study organisation

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Transition to Master's studies

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Research orientation

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Support for stays abroad

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Overall study situation

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Return rate of the questionnaires

no data

Further information provided by the department

Special features regarding teaching in the bachelor's degree programme

At both undergraduate and master’s levels, the department emphasizes a combination of theory and practice, guided by tutors with industry experience. Teaching incorporates internationally relevant content, research-infused methods, a flexible hybrid format, and modern assessment techniques to ensure students gain practical skills and are well-prepared for professional careers.

Special features regarding teaching in the master's programmes

At both undergraduate and master’s levels, the department emphasizes a combination of theory and practice, guided by tutors with industry experience. Teaching incorporates internationally relevant content, research-infused methods, a flexible hybrid format, and modern assessment techniques to ensure students gain practical skills and are well-prepared for professional careers.

Special features regarding the international orientation

The department has a strong international orientation, with teaching staff from diverse backgrounds and a flexible face-to-face and hybrid teaching format. Students have the opportunity to participate in Erasmus exchanges, and subject-specific German language courses are offered from beginner to advanced levels.

Exchange universities for stay abroads

Estonian Business School, Estland; Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Rumänien; Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Rumänien; University of Vlora, Albanien

Special features regarding the equipment

The department provides advanced technical resources, including a Mac pool, VR headsets, specialised hybrid classroom technology, a dedicated server, and access to Microsoft 365, supporting both teaching and research activities.

Special features regarding research activities

The department hosts a dedicated AI research centre and actively collaborates with industry on real-world problems, focusing on applied research and innovation.

Other special features

The department promotes diversity and inclusion through a formal diversity policy and the support of an Equal Opportunity Officer. It has a highly international student body and staff, and sustainability is integrated into the curriculum across all programmes.

Further information on research activities

Information on access restrictions

Website of the Student Council

online-application

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Acronyms

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(P) = Professors' judgements

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Last Update 2026: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education