What is it about?
Our world is no longer conceivable without the processing, storage and exchange of information. The use of computers, smart everyday objects and high-tech in general requires secure information. The ever-growing interconnectedness brings with it a great responsibility for computer scientists. It is important that they understand social developments and interrelationships.
Profile of the study program
Computer science deals with aspects such as
- Deepening specialist knowledge
- Methodological competence
- Scientificization
- Management skills
Handling data responsibly
Thinking and acting in a solution-oriented, systematic and interdisciplinary way is therefore just as much a part of the discipline of computer science as working with algorithms. Computer science is about developing scientifically sound solutions to complex problems that meet technical, social and ethical requirements.
Independent in-depth study and research
In the four-semester Master's study program in Computer Science, you will expand the knowledge you acquired in your Bachelor's degree. You will learn how to work independently and apply different methods. Project management, software architecture or IT counseling are fields of work in management positions for which you will qualify with the Master's in Computer Science.
The Computer Science and Formal Structures subject areas build on existing knowledge in the first year of study. In the Management Qualification subject area, you will learn the business fundamentals and principles that you need to be able to grow into management and leadership roles after graduation.
As early as the Bachelor's study program, you can choose to specialize in practical computer science or computer engineering. In the Master's degree course, you will continue to develop your knowledge and skills in your chosen specialization.
In the second year of study, you will work on a challenging research and development project. You can carry out the Master's project within or outside the university, for example abroad. You complete your studies with a research-oriented Master's thesis.
Master of Science, which qualifies you for doctorates and management positions
After successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
Specializations in the study program
Computer Science offers specializations in the following areas:
- Practical computer science
- Computer Engineering
Course of study
This is a thematic overview of the course content. Detailed information on the exact names of the courses, information on ECTS or semester hours per week can be found in the examination regulations and in the module handbook.
| 1st-3rd semester (flexible structure in terms of time) |
Formal structures |
Computer Science | R&D project | Occupational field orientation |
Management Qualification |
Master seminar | Specialization Practical or Computer Engineering |
| 4th semester | Thesis & colloquium |
Why study at Fachhochschule Dortmund?
What makes Fachhochschule Dortmund special? What should you know about the city and the region? How is Fachhochschule Dortmund positioned in terms of internationality and what counseling and support do we offer you? Find out more about Fachhochschule Dortmund.
Who is it for?
Desirable subject-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge
The Master's degree program in Computer Science may be of interest to you if you have a further interest in studying Computer Science beyond your Bachelor's degree, e.g. to gain even better qualifications or to learn about and research other interesting topics.
You should have demonstrated your ability to abstract and structure during your Bachelor's degree. You should be prepared to expand your skills independently with the help of scientific literature. If you enjoy computer science topics and have an interest in scientific work, this Master's degree is a good choice.
Prospects after graduation
Career prospects
Those who have a degree in this study program often work in
- in IT-related research/development,
- in the public sector,
- in management positions,
- in sales,
- in administration or
- in counseling.
and in fields of activity such as
- software development and software design,
- in the development and operation of databases and networks,
- in system integration,
- maintenance,
- IT administration and
- system consulting
Cooperative doctorate
The Master's degree is the basis for a doctorate. Graduates who wish to gain further academic qualifications have the opportunity to do a doctorate at a university. This is possible via a cooperative doctorate, in which the university of applied sciences is a cooperation partner of a university.
Stay abroad possible during your studies
What do I need?
1. required degree
If you would like to apply to study Computer Science (Master of Science) at Fachhochschule Dortmund, you must meet the necessary admission requirements:
The prerequisite for admission to the degree program is a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a computer science-related degree program or a Diplom-Informatiker*in at a university of applied sciences or university or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's degree program at a vocational academy, in each case with an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5).
If the commission determines in its examination that there is only a limited proximity in terms of content to the Computer Science study program, access to the course can also be granted if examination achievements amounting to a maximum of 30 ECTS credit points are missing for the assumption of considerable proximity in terms of content to the Computer Science study program. The missing examination achievements must be successfully proven at the latest with the application for admission to the thesis. The examination regulations of the framework examination regulations and these degree program examination regulations apply accordingly to the examinations to be completed as part of the requirements.
A commission appointed by the Faculty Council of Computer Science, which consists of two professors and one member of staff, decides on the relevance of the study program.
2. register now!
The study program starts annually in both the summer and winter semesters and is admission-free
Who can help me?
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the study program and Fachhochschule Dortmund.
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