Change to the Information Systems examination regulations 2024

General Information 

The new Information Systems Examination Regulations (PO) 2024 came into force at the start of winter term 2024/25. 

This new examination regulation will replace the old one in the future. Students who began their studies before the winter semester of 2024/25 can complete their degree under the regulations of their current examination regulation until the end of the winter semester of 2027/28. After that, the remaining students will be automatically transferred to the new examination regulation.

Additionally, students who started their studies before winter 2024/25 have the option to switch to the new examination regulation earlier. On this website, you find all the relevant information. 

  • Legal Framework

    The examination regulations (ExReg, German Prüfungsordnung, short PO) set out the legally binding framework conditions for the Master's degree program. Upon enrolment, students start their studies in a specific ExReg, which then applies for the entire course of study, unless a change is made.

    The expiry regulations of the former examination regulations (ExReg 2018 and former, called the "old" ExReg) have been approved by the Faculty Council and the Rectorate and have been published in February 2025. Thus, the old Examination Regulations are only valid for a transitional period.

    Expiry of the old Examination Regulations

    • All students who started in summer semester 24 (last cohort former ExReg) had been offered all modules once (summer 2024, winter 2024/25).
    • Some modules continue to be offered (under a different name) in the new ExReg.  
    • Examinations for old ExRegs must be offered till winter semester 2027/28.
    • Last Semester to finish under old ExReg is winter semester 2027/28.
    • After winter semester 2027/28, all remaining students are transferred to the new ExReg 2024.

    Introduction of the new Examination Regulations 2024

    • With winter semester 2024/25, the ExReg Master Information Systems 2024 came into force, and is automatically valid for all students starting their studies in winter semester 2024/25 or later.
    • New courses of the ExReg 2024 started in winter 2024/25.
    • A change from the old ExRegs is voluntary and possible on request.

     

    Here you will find the examination regulations and the module handbook for the new (and former) examination regulations: Examination Regulations
    Please note that these documents are written in the legal language German. 

    You can also find all information about the new program structure and the modules here: Structure of the study program

  • Structures of the old and the new Information Systems program

    old Program (ExReg 2018) New PROGRAM (EXReG 2024)
    2 Tracks (2x 3 Modules) 1 Major (6 Modules)
    5 Electives 4 (+1) Electives (one additional Elective can be taken voluntarily)
      Mandatory Onboarding Module Information Systems Thinking
    2 Seminars  2 Seminars
    1 Project Seminar 1 Project Seminar
    Master Thesis (graded written work, not graded but compulsory presentation) Master Thesis (graded written work and presentation) 

  • Transition Procedure

    The early change to the new ExReg is voluntary, must be actively requested, and then becomes binding (non-reversible). The request form must be filled out and signed, then send to exregchange@wi.uni-muenster.de within the deadline. 

    Required Documents

    • Filled out and signed ExReg change request form (including recognition request and major selection)
    • Current transcript of records. The download from the self service of Flexnow is sufficient. 

    Regulated Module Recognition

    Completed courses of the old ExReg can be recognized according to the Examination Office’s guidelines and fixed regulations. Therefore, there is no choice regarding the scope and type of module credit transfer. You find more information on recognition regulations for specific modules in the course of this website. 

    Within the form you need to request the recognition of your completed modules. 

    Selection of Major

    As part of the new examination regulations for the Master's in Information Systems 2024, a major focus must be chosen. This Major is mandatory and can not be changed. Please consult the program's website for information about the content of the focus area and, if in doubt, make use of the study advisory services.

    Transition Request Deadlines

    • Transition summer semester (2025):   28.02.2025
    • Transition winter semester (2025/26)   31.08.2025

  • Recognition of individual modules

    With a change to the new examination regulations, modules already completed will be recognized accordingly. 

    Old ExReg module Recognition as New ExReg module
    Information Management:
    Managing the Information Age Organization    		 Major MDB/Elective:
    Responsible Management
    Information Management:
    Tasks and Techniques    		 Elective
    Information Management:
    Theories    		 Elective
    Process Management:
    Information Modeling    		 Elective
    Process Management:
    Enterprise Architecture Management    		 Major BPM/Elective:
    Enterprise Architecture Management
    Process Management:
    Workflow Management    		 Major BPM/Elective:
    Process Engineering
    Business Networks:
    Interorganizational Systems    		 Elective
    Business Networks:
    Information Security    		 Major DS/Elective:
    Trust and Security in Data Science
    Business Networks:
    Network Economics    		 Major MDB/Elective:
    Organizing Digital Value Creation
    Business Intelligence:
    Management Information Systems and Data Warehousing    		 Major DS/Elective:
    Mining Massive Datasets
    Business Intelligence:
    Data Analytics - I    		 Major DS/Elective:
    Unsupervised Learning
    Business Intelligence:
    Data Analytics - II    		 Major DS/Elective:
    Supervised Learning
    Information Systems Development:
    Logic Specification and Programming    		 Elective
    Information Systems Development:
    Data Integration    		 Elective
    Information Systems Development:
    Advanced Concepts in Software Engineering    		 Elective
    Logistics, Production and Retail:
    Supply Chain Management    		 Major BPM/Elective:
    Supply Chain Management
    Logistics, Production and Retail:
    Production Planning and Control    		 Major BPM/Elective:
    Production and Retail
    Logistics, Production and Retail:
    Retail    		 Elective
    Marketing: Innovation
    Management    		 Elective:
    Innovation Management
    Marketing:
    Customer Relationship Management and Direct Marketing    		 Elective:
    Customer Relationship Management and Direct Marketing
    Marketing:
    Brand Management    		 Elective:
    Brand Management
    Seminar Seminar
    Project Seminar Project Seminar

     

    New Modules of Exreg 2024 (CAn be Chosen as selected chapter in OLD ExReg)
    Public Services
    Digital Innovation
    Optimization and Decision Making
    Process Thinking
    Deep Learning
    Digital Innovation and Sustainable Development

    Please note: The transfer of modules constitutes a recognition. Only fully completed modules (coursework and exam work) can be recognized.Failed attempts will not be transferred. It is not possible to transfer partial coursework or examinations. 

  • How do I decide whether to change the ExReg?

    Deciding whether a switch is beneficial is always an individual decision. Here, you can quickly see which aspects you should consider when making your decision. 

    Staying in Current EXReg Switching to ExReg 2024
    + familiarity with current regulations - new regulations, new program structure may not fit in with the planned curricula
    - occasional lectures are no longer held, only exams are offered + free choice of Major
    + new modules from the new ExReg 2024 can be chosen as electives

    + discontinued modules from the old ExReg can be considered as elective modules
    - strict deadline for completion under current regulations in winter 2027/28 

    - in case of considerable progress under former ExReg, delays in course of study may occur, 

    because new modules still have to be completed 

    > FOR STUDENTS WITH CONSIDERABLE ACADEMIC PROGRESS

    (E.G., WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED Their Two Tracks),

    IT MAY BE MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TO REMAIN IN THEIR CURRENT ExReg.

    > For students who are not far along in their studies

    (e.g., have fewer than 45 ECTS),

    it is likely more convenient to switch to the new examination regulations.

    Please note: The above points only provide a rough guide. If in doubt, please always contact the Study Coordinator Information Systems. 

  • Downloads and links

    Master of Science Information Systems

    Examination regulations M.Sc. Information Systems

    Form for changing the examination regulations

Do you have any questions?

Dr. Lena Clever

Program Management & Study Coordination Information Systems

Leonardo Campus 3, 48149 Münster

Room 314

info.master@wi.uni-muenster.de

(Consultations by appointment via Email)

Requests of ExReg change can be sent to: exregchange@wi.uni-muenster.de