Applied Computer Science (Bachelor)

If you want to study computer science, you should enjoy solving logical problems and have a good understanding of mathematical problems. As computer scientists today work almost exclusively in teams, the ability to work in a team, flexibility and social skills are also required.
 

Personal requirements

• Enjoy solving logical problems
• Good understanding of mathematical problems
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and social skills
• Good knowledge of English
   

Professional requirements

• You do not need any prior practical experience in the form of internships.
   

Offer at the faculty

• Mathematics preliminary course
• Ready2Code - programming course for beginners
• Small groups for seminars, exercises and practicals
• State-of-the-art technical equipment
• personally approachable professors
• Fixed contact persons for all questions about studying
• Student representation: student council

PRECOURSES
In the maths pre-course, you can brush up on your school knowledge and close any gaps - and get to know your fellow students before you start your studies.

The Ready2Code online course makes it easier for you to get started with your first programming lecture. Information on setting up the computer, initial programming steps and insights into the Moodle learning platform.
 

STUDY PROCESS
The six-semester full-time degree programme begins in the first two semesters with the basics for a successful computer science degree. Important subjects include mathematics, structured and object-oriented programming and an introduction to computer engineering.
As early as the third semester, you will focus on your individual interests by choosing compulsory elective modules from the following four specialisations: Embedded Systems, IT Infrastructure, Media Informatics, Business Informatics.
 

In the final semester, you will first complete an internship (3 months) in a company. This is followed by the Bachelor's thesis, which is often written in cooperation with a company and ideally prepares you for your career entry.
 

During your studies, we support you in developing and expanding soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary thinking. In all phases of the degree programme, courses are supplemented by laboratory exercises, internships and project work. 
 

THE STUDY PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
The study plan provides you with a structured overview of the modules and semesters.

A LOT OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND YET SPECIALISED

In addition to long-lasting basic knowledge, the programme offers a wide range of options in the following areas:

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

Embedded systems can be found in many areas of everyday life - for example in vehicles (airbags, navigation, etc.), mobile phones, household appliances or consumer electronics. Here they perform monitoring, control or regulation functions.

Graduates should be able to

• Know the structure and mode of operation of embedded systems in contrast to conventional computer systems and the special aspects of mobile systems,
• assess areas of use and applications of mobile embedded systems,
• be able to develop systems and applications,
• master typical tools, technologies and concepts for the design and development of systems with mobile components.
   

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

As part of the IT infrastructure specialisation, you will deal with the design, planning, development and use of communication networks such as intranet systems or secure IT networks. You will acquire specialised skills, abilities and knowledge from your future professional field in the area of public and private networks (internet, intranet, WLAN, VPN,...) and will thus be able to successfully apply scientific methods and techniques to solve current problems in the network-side design, development and introduction of mobile applications and various internet services in professional practice.

Graduates will thus be able to, among other things:

• design, implement and maintain internet / intranet technology, systems and services
• design secure IT applications and networks,
• design and develop software for networked, multimedia and co-operative systems based on the internet/intranet,
• develop, programme and operate distributed and innovative applications on an internet/intranet basis,
• recognise and analyse practical requirements in relation to the development, introduction and support of Internet / intranet systems, develop improvement concepts and implement them successfully.
   

MEDIA INFORMATICS

In the field of media informatics, the focus is on creative design and the digitalisation of media such as electronic publishing, audio-video production, 3D modelling and the theoretical foundations of visualisation.

Graduates specialising in media informatics

• are familiar with the characteristics and possible applications of different types of media,
• have a sound basic knowledge of electronic publishing, hypermedia and multimedia programming as well as 3D modelling and animation,
• can independently plan, design and realise a complex audio and video project,
• have the necessary interdisciplinary skills in applied computer science with the basics of media didactics for the development and evaluation of learning systems in today's e-learning environment,
• know important theoretical backgrounds for the use of visualisations in explanation and learning processes and can design visualisations to illustrate complex issues and implement them using suitable tools.
   

BUSINESS INFORMATICS

In the Business Informatics specialisation, you will learn to understand business contexts and to map and support them using methods and applications. One example of this is creating product recommendations based on the purchases of other customers or optimising supply chains.

Graduates should be able to

• be able to assess the structure, functionality and application of business management systems
• adapt complex systems in an application-orientated manner (e.g. for controlling, sales), further develop and maintain them,
• capture and formalise user requirements, transform them into concepts and convert them into applications,
• be able to present, train and implement complex application systems in teamwork.

If you would like to spend a few months abroad, you can ideally do so during your studies at one of ourpartner universities

The fifth semester is best suited for this, as it has a high proportion of compulsory electives with three modules, which you can fill flexibly with modules abroad. The Bachelor's project can also take the form of group work on projects abroad. For the compulsory subject "Internet of Things", a module abroad with similar content can be recognised.

A short stay abroad
The low-threshold format of the "Blended Intensive Programme" (BIP) offers the ideal framework for a short stay abroad (short-term mobility). A BIP is a virtual course that is supplemented by a 5-30 day attendance phase abroad. You will earn at least 3 ECTS credits.

University entrance qualification 
Applicants who have not obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September

With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September