Global Software Development (Master)

• You are aiming for a professional appointment as a software developer
• You would like to work in international teams
• You are interested in the design and realisation of complex distributed software systems

The first two semesters comprise modules in the areas of infrastructure, programming, technologies, methods and application (in intercultural teams). The third and fourth semesters are dedicated to the preparation of the Master's thesis and attendance at a seminar with a specialisation in intercultural topics.

A period abroad is compulsory for students with a first degree from Germany who have not yet completed a period abroad.
In the three-semester programme, the semester abroad can be completed in the second semester, in the four-semester programme also in the third semester or alternatively a work placement abroad in the third semester.

Students with a foreign first degree can choose between a 20-week internship in Germany, German language courses and attendance of other courses totalling 30 ECTS credits in the four-semester study option.

Training related to practice

The university studies programme offers modules in the areas of infrastructure, programming, technology, methods and applications (in intercultural teams). A lot of emphasis is placed on training related to practice with many internships in our computer labs as well as project and group work.

In the third and fourth semesters, the Master's thesis is written and a Master's seminar and a seminar on intercultural topics are offered.

The university studies emphasise collaboration between German and international students. Students present their work in written and oral form, both individually and in groups, in order to develop their communication and presentation skills.

You can choose from the following compulsory elective modules:

• Advanced Big Data
• Cryptography -Theory and Applications
• Intercultural Project Management
• Research Project
• Software Development Project
• Special Topic of Global Software Development
• User Centred Development

Degree in computer science or a computer science-related subject from a German university or a comparable foreign university. The scope of these studies must be at least 180 or 210 credits according to German standards, i.e. international applicants with a foreign degree must provide evidence of a degree equivalent to at least three years or three and a half years of German university studies.
The average grade must be 2.5 or better.
Successful evidence of aptitude is provided by the department as part of an aptitude test.
Qualified English language skills, which are usually proven by a TOEFL test (computer-based at least 213 points, paper-based at least 550 points, internet-based at least 85 points). Alternatively, an IELTS test with a score of band 6.5 or higher is also accepted.

Winter semester:

German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign first degree: 1 March to 30 September
All other nationalities with a foreign first degree: 1 March to 31 May
All international applicants with a German first degree: 15 April to 30 September

Summer semester:

German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign first degree: 1 September to 31 March
All other nationalities with a foreign first degree: 1 September to 1 November
All international applicants with a German first degree: 15 October to 31 March