Our flyer gives you an overview of the dual study programme.
The Department of Applied Computer Science offers the following dual study programmes:
- Bachelor's degree in applied computer science
- Bachelor's degree in business informatics
- Master of Applied Computer Science
The overview of the dual study programmes is the Central University Administration's point of contact for prospective students.
In the dual study programmes, study phases at the university are transferred to practical placements in the enterprise. Theory and practice are closely interlinked so that theoretical knowledge can be used immediately in a practical company context.
The dual Bachelor's programme comprises six semesters, the dual Master's degree four semesters. After successfully completing the respective study programme, students are awarded the degree "Bachelor of Science" or "Master of Science".
| Step 1 | Contact the Fulda University of Applied Sciences to determine the aptitude as a placement provider. |
| Step 2 | Sign a cooperation agreement with the Fulda University of Applied Sciences. |
| 3rd step | Students can then be recruited and learning agreements concluded. The university provides a sample contract for this purpose. |
MODEL
The dual study programme is used as a study programme variant. This means that dual students complete their university studies together with full-time students and attend the same modules. However, some courses take the form of so-called practical modules. The university provides a theoretical introduction to the content. These are transferred to practical projects in the enterprise in order to support the theory-practice transfer and increase relevance.
Lecture period | 4 days of university studies at Fulda University of Applied Sciences possibly 1 day of practical work in the enterprise (full-time)*. |
| Examination period | Practical days in the enterprise (full-time) Time off for exam days |
| Lecture-free period | Practical days at the enterprise (full-time) |
* will be determined in consultation with the enterprise in the learning agreement
The final semester is completed entirely in practice as part of a practical phase (Bachelor's degree) and the writing of the thesis.
Programme structure with practical day in the enterprise (see graphic) or without practical day in the enterprise.
ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR ENTERPRISE
- Securing highly qualified, motivated young IT talent in the region at an early stage
- Productive and responsible work for young people in the enterprise during their university studies: no long familiarisation period after graduation
- Strong ties between students and graduates and their enterprise
- Intensive contact between the enterprise and the university, specialisation of technology and knowledge transfer
- Close dovetailing of requirements in your enterprise with applied research, e.g. as project work in courses, theses or in cooperative research projects for the sustainable strengthening of innovative solutions in your business environment
- Also suitable for junior staff who have already completed their professional training and would like to complete university studies (junior staff remain with the enterprise).
The following conditions should be met in order to become a practical placement partner in the dual study programme in applied computer science:
- Specialist reference: The enterprise should have computer science tasks of a relevant scope so that it also makes sense in terms of content to train a dual student for applied computer science in the enterprise.
- Specialist support: Qualified specialist support must be guaranteed to accompany the dual students and liaise with the university. An academic background is recommended to enable the best possible supervision of the practical modules and during the Bachelor's thesis.
- Workstation: equipped workstation during the practical placements and, if necessary, on the practical day
- Remuneration: Planning of funds for the remuneration of the students and the company contribution to the university
- Cooperation with the university: Each practical placement partner can delegate one person to the practical advisory board, which meets at least once a year.
For each student, the university charges a contribution of 2,300 euros for the entire Bachelor's programme (payable in the 1st and 3rd semesters, 1,150 euros each). In the Master's programme, the costs amount to 2,000 euros. The practical placement partners receive an invoice for this in the respective semesters.
In addition to this, the dual student receives a monthly training allowance. As a guideline for the Bachelor's degree, you can look at the current BAföG grant maximum rate. This is currently 934 euros (as of 2023). The remuneration for Master's students is correspondingly higher. Most enterprises also agree on a sliding scale according to academic year, so that the amount increases each year.
There are also costs for the students themselves. They have to pay a fee of around 300 euros per semester for re-enrolment at the university. This includes the so-called semester ticket, which allows you to use regional transport throughout Hesse free of charge. However, this is not a special feature for dual students, but is common for all students. Some enterprises refund the semester fee to students.
In addition to the usual online platforms in the region, a number of schools, particularly professional schools, have a careers portal for training and dual study programmes:
Ferdinand-Braun-Schule, Fulda: Careers portal
Richard-Müller-Schule, Fulda: Careers portal
Konrad-Zuse-Schule, Hünfeld: Job portal
In addition, you can also post your job free of charge on the Federal Employment Agency's job market at: "Stellenmeldung online".
You can find the semester timetable here.
PRACTICAL PLACEMENT PARTNERS FOR THE DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME
Here you will find the enterprises with which we already cooperate.
Our practical placement partners
Beate Glaser
Dual Study Programme, Placement Officer Global Software Development
Dr. Judit Verestóy
Lecturer for Special Tasks, Project proDUAL