Computer Science M.Sc.

The Master of Computer Science prepares you for complex development tasks in the interconnected and digitalized world. The main focus is placed on the topics of cyber security, usability and user experience, data engineering, and software architecture.

• How can applications be designed to be secure and yet comfortable to use?
• How can data be analyzed in a meaningful way without violating data protection?
• How can applications be developed in an agile and customer-oriented manner and still remain future-proof and scalable?

In addition to the technical content, you will also acquire competencies in the areas of IT law, organization and leadership in order to prepare yourself for later management tasks.

Key areas of the program are:

• Cyber-Security
• Usability and User Experience
• Data engineering
• Software Architecture

If you are thinking about doing a PhD, you can either get a taste of the Institute of Information Systems during your Master's degree in Computer Science, or take the Master's degree in Applied Research in Computer Science to work intensively in a research group.

Thanks to Einstein1, founders can advance their startup directly after graduation or as a spin-off from iisys. But also as preparation for a demanding job in the free economy, the Master of Computer Science is the right step after the bachelor's degree.

Requirements:

The master's program in Computer Science is designed for graduates of undergraduate Computer Science programs (e.g., Computer Science, Media Informatics, Business Informatics, Mobile Computing) with an interest in in-depth specialized knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills. Admission to the Master's program is possible in every winter and summer semester. However, usually you start in the summer semester. We recommend starting in the winter semester especially for students who have completed a bachelor's program with less than 210 ETCS and want to use the first semester to make up the missing credit points. 

Program Structure:

The master's program comprises three semesters. In the first two semesters, you will gather the theoretical and practical foundation in our mandatory modules.

The main areas of training are:

• Cyber Security
• Usability and user experience
• Data science
• Software Architecture

Questions are addressed such as: How can applications be designed to be secure yet convenient to use? How can data be analyzed in a meaningful way without violating data privacy? How can applications be developed in an agile and customer-oriented manner and still remain future-proof and scalable?

Mandatory modules

• New Techniques in Computer Science
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Modern Software Architecture
• Security of Information Systems
• IT and data protection law
• Data Engineering and Analysis Methods
• Internship Software Development
• Computer Science and Society
• Developing and Designing Business Models
• Introduction to Management, Organization and Leadership

Selection of possible elective modules

• Data Mining and Machine Learning
• Information Structuring and Visualization
• Hybrid Apps for Desktop, Browser and Smartphone
• Software Architecture in the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Mixed Media
• Usability Testing
• Security Research Seminar
• Current topics in IT security

In the third semester you will write your Master's thesis (30 ECTS). This can be done in cooperation with a company or at the Institute of Information Systems.

With the Master in Computer Science you qualify for a number of highly interesting jobs:

• Software Architect
• Full-stack developer
• Backend application developer
• Usability Engineer, HCI Developer
• VR/AR developer
• Requirements Engineer, Business Analyst
• Data Scientist, Data Engineer
• IT Security Consultant or Developer
• IT Project Manager
• Consultant for digital transformation
• Founder of own IT company
• Scientific assistant FH/University

In addition to a bachelor's degree in computer science, you should have above-average qualifications in object-oriented programming, software engineering, computer networks and databases. The program is taught mainly in German. Non-native German speakers need at least a German B2 certificate. German C1 is recommended.

Application process

Winter semester May 01 - July 15 / Summer Semester November 15 - January 15: 

You register on the Primuss portal and fill out the form there with your personal details. Directly in the portal you can see your application documents to Hof University of Applied Sciences

For WiSe beginning of August / For SuSe beginning of February:

You will receive your admission letter from Hof University of Applied Sciences

For WiSe September / For SuSe March:

Online enrollment - you do not have to come to Hof in person for this

WiSe October 01 / SuSe March 15:

The program starts at Hof University.