Applied Computer Science

Overview

You choose one of the following three specialisations:

• Integrated Networking: design, development and implementation of complex technical systems in the interdisciplinary field of information and communication technology
• Digital Media: design and implementation of interactive systems with multimodal input and output interfaces
• Business IT: complex, practical issues associated with business administration applications

Why choose this programme?

The Applied Computer Science study programme offered by Hochschule Fulda - University of Applied Sciences is geared to graduates of Bachelor’s programme in Computer Science or in an IT-related subject.

How is the programme structured?

The Master’s programme in Applied Computer Science is divided into three semesters of study and a final semester in which the Master’s thesis is prepared. You acquire sound, broad-based subject and specialised knowledge and learn the connections between various technologies and solutions. You also learn how to develop and apply scientific methods and research findings. At every stage of the study programme, the teaching sessions are supplemented by lab exercises, practicals and project work. In addition, some courses are run in conjunction with practice partners, meaning that theory is immediately put into practice.

Where does it lead?

Graduates of this study programme work in virtually every business sector and size of company as well as in the public sector. The programme also provides an excellent basis for setting up one’s own business. Graduates are employed in specialist departments such as IT, organisation, development, strategy, controlling or marketing and can look forward to being promoted to management positions. A considerable number of them are in demand from consulting companies or software firms. Their work involves further developing their specialist area and they can also obtain further qualifications by studying for a doctorate.