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HomeUniversitiesKU LeuvenMaster of Business and Information Systems Engineering (incl. double degree variants)
One minor (24 ECTS): Information Systems Engineering and Management, Data Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Production and Logistics, Quantitative Marketing, Risk and Finance, Exchange
Electives: Internship Project, Research Project, Summer schools and Integrated Business Project, Social Profit Project, Courses from minors
Why study Business and Information Systems Engineering at KU Leuven?
The Business and Information Systems Engineering programme offers an advanced quantitative and science-based training in business economics and its various business disciplines. It is analytically underpinned by insights from engineering science and computer science, but also inspired by insights from the humanities as the basis for a unique interdisciplinary approach to business management. A thorough study of business economics is combined with a training in information and communication technology. The programme focuses on the creation, integration, management and use of information in a business context to support business management in a digital world. Furthermore, an exchange during the second master's year is possible.
One minor (24 ECTS): Information Systems Engineering and Management, Data Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Production and Logistics, Quantitative Marketing, Risk and Finance, Exchange
Electives: Internship Project, Research Project, Summer schools and Integrated Business Project, Social Profit Project, Courses from minors
Why study Business and Information Systems Engineering at KU Leuven?
The Business and Information Systems Engineering programme offers an advanced quantitative and science-based training in business economics and its various business disciplines. It is analytically underpinned by insights from engineering science and computer science, but also inspired by insights from the humanities as the basis for a unique interdisciplinary approach to business management. A thorough study of business economics is combined with a training in information and communication technology. The programme focuses on the creation, integration, management and use of information in a business context to support business management in a digital world. Furthermore, an exchange during the second master's year is possible.
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
Direct admission
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
Bachelor handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica (Leuven)
After preparatory programme
Students who have obtained an academic Bachelor’s/Master's degree that does not grant direct access can gain access through the Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica / Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (Dutch programme ).
Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:
Diploma requirements
The Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering programme is intended for holders of
· an academic Bachelor’s degree in business economics with a substantial quantitative, technological and IT component, or
· an academic Bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative, technological and IT focus and with sufficient knowledge of business economics and management science.
A decision on admissibility will be based on evidence of the applicant's acquired competences in primarily the following domains: economics and business (36 ECTS); quantitative methods, technology and sciences (24 ECTS) and Information systems (including programming) (27 ECTS). All applicants must provide a course description of all relevant courses by filling in this document.
Language requirements
An exemption from the proof of English proficiency by means of the above-mentioned tests is possible for applicants with a secondary education degree or a higher education degree earned in Australia, English speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire study was completed in English.
Students who completed their studies in a satellite campus which is located in another country than the main campus of the university are not eligible for an exemption from the English language proficiency certificate.
01 Jul 2026
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9,493 EUR
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Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (incl. double degree variants)
KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
# =121QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgramme duration
9,493 EURTuition Fee/year
01 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Which specialisations are available?
The Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (120 ECTS) is a master’s programme in which you can specialise in the following fields:
One minor (24 ECTS): Information Systems Engineering and Management, Data Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Production and Logistics, Quantitative Marketing, Risk and Finance, Exchange
Electives: Internship Project, Research Project, Summer schools and Integrated Business Project, Social Profit Project, Courses from minors
Why study Business and Information Systems Engineering at KU Leuven?
The Business and Information Systems Engineering programme offers an advanced quantitative and science-based training in business economics and its various business disciplines. It is analytically underpinned by insights from engineering science and computer science, but also inspired by insights from the humanities as the basis for a unique interdisciplinary approach to business management. A thorough study of business economics is combined with a training in information and communication technology. The programme focuses on the creation, integration, management and use of information in a business context to support business management in a digital world. Furthermore, an exchange during the second master's year is possible.
This programme is also available in Dutch.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Which specialisations are available?
The Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (120 ECTS) is a master’s programme in which you can specialise in the following fields:
One minor (24 ECTS): Information Systems Engineering and Management, Data Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Production and Logistics, Quantitative Marketing, Risk and Finance, Exchange
Electives: Internship Project, Research Project, Summer schools and Integrated Business Project, Social Profit Project, Courses from minors
Why study Business and Information Systems Engineering at KU Leuven?
The Business and Information Systems Engineering programme offers an advanced quantitative and science-based training in business economics and its various business disciplines. It is analytically underpinned by insights from engineering science and computer science, but also inspired by insights from the humanities as the basis for a unique interdisciplinary approach to business management. A thorough study of business economics is combined with a training in information and communication technology. The programme focuses on the creation, integration, management and use of information in a business context to support business management in a digital world. Furthermore, an exchange during the second master's year is possible.
This programme is also available in Dutch.
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Admission Requirements
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
Direct admission
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
After preparatory programme
Students who have obtained an academic Bachelor’s/Master's degree that does not grant direct access can gain access through the Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica / Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (Dutch programme ).
Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:
Diploma requirements
The Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering programme is intended for holders of
· an academic Bachelor’s degree in business economics with a substantial quantitative, technological and IT component, or
· an academic Bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative, technological and IT focus and with sufficient knowledge of business economics and management science.
A decision on admissibility will be based on evidence of the applicant's acquired competences in primarily the following domains: economics and business (36 ECTS); quantitative methods, technology and sciences (24 ECTS) and Information systems (including programming) (27 ECTS). All applicants must provide a course description of all relevant courses by filling in this document.
Language requirements
An exemption from the proof of English proficiency by means of the above-mentioned tests is possible for applicants with a secondary education degree or a higher education degree earned in Australia, English speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire study was completed in English.
Students who completed their studies in a satellite campus which is located in another country than the main campus of the university are not eligible for an exemption from the English language proficiency certificate.
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