Computer Science

University of Potsdam

Overview

With a choice of six different tracks, students can specialize in a specific IT topic of their choice and also have the opportunity to develop their professional skills and foster international networks for their future career path.

At the Hasso Plattner Institute, students benefit from a good student/teacher ratio, a modern and green lakeside campus, and excellent contact opportunities in business and research.

Program Objective and Future Career Options

Upon graduation of the Computer Science program at the University of Potsdam, students obtain another professional qualification. They will be able to take on management and leadership positions, particularly in areas where the design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of complex IT systems, applications, infrastructures, and solutions play a key role (e.g. as a software architect, software project lead, IT consultant, software developer, application developer, software quality officer, data scientist, IT entrepreneur, etc.). In addition, they have in-depth specialist knowledge in their chosen tracks. Graduates are also able to carry out research and development work independently, set up companies with an IT focus, or gain further academic qualifications in a subsequent doctoral program. They are able to use the skills acquired during their studies to accompany and help shape the necessary change processes resulting from digitalization in business, science, and society.