About the degree programme
The Master’s degree programme in computer science qualifies you for challenging leadership roles in software development and specifically prepares you for positions as a software architect or project manager. In a world where the value of software in products and services is constantly increasing, you’ll acquire the skills to manage complex software projects, design innovative solutions, and lead teams.
Practical Specialization with a Scientific Foundation
In this Master’s program, you’ll develop advanced expertise in these key areas:
- Advanced Database Concepts and Data Mining
- Machine learning and pattern recognition
- IT security management and network security
- Web Services and Digital Business Processes
- System Architecture and Evaluation of Complex Software Systems
- Interactive Systems and Human-Computer Interaction
You’ll learn how to develop innovative software architectures, implement complex algorithms, and ensure quality standards in development processes. Intensive guidance in small groups allows for personalized development. You’ll receive ongoing feedback on your projects from experienced professors who are experts in their fields, both in theory and in practice. The research project in the third semester gives you the opportunity to work on current issues in computer science and to test your skills in a real-world context.
Study details
The most important facts at a glance:
| faculty: | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Location: | Görlitz |
| Degree: | Master of Science |
| standard period of study: | 4 semesters |
| ECTS credits: | 120 |
| Language of instruction: | German |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester |
| Application: May 1 through September 30 | Start of studies: October |
| Admission restrictions: | No admission restrictions (no NC) Details |
| No prerequisite internship | Student Advisory Service |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
Course content
The master’s degree programme in computer science provides you with in-depth subject knowledge and methodological skills over the course of four semesters. The degree programme combines theoretical foundations with practical application and offers you increasing opportunities to pursue your own areas of specialization.
In the first two semesters, you’ll build a solid foundation in key areas of modern computer science. You’ll explore forward-looking topics such as machine learning, advanced database concepts, web services, human-computer interaction, and IT security management.
Starting as early as the second semester, you can increasingly tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals. During individualized specialization phases, you’ll focus on specific areas, such as interactive systems, IT management, or software engineering. This allows you to develop your personal profile and prepare specifically for your future career path. The third semester offers further specialization opportunities and includes a research project in which you work on a real-world problem and apply scientific methods. In the fourth semester, you’ll focus entirely on your master’s thesis, in which you’ll independently tackle a challenging topic and demonstrate the skills you’ve acquired.
- Advanced Database Concepts 1
- IT Security Management
- Machine Learning
- Human-Computer Interaction III
- Statistical Data Analysis with R
- Web Services and Business Processes
- Data Mining 1
- Problem Solving
- Advanced Database Concepts 2
- Low-Level Programming with Abstractions in C++ and Rust
Individual Specialization Phase 1
- Interactive Systems
- IT Management
- Mathematical Programming
- Software Engineering 4
- Evaluation of complex software systems
- Research project
Individual specialization phase 2
- Pattern Recognition
- Human-Computer Interaction Research Project
- Optimization and decision support
- Security in computer networks
- Data Mining 2
- IT service management
- Quantum computing
- Real-time systems
- Final module (Master's thesis and defense)
Career opportunities
Professional areas where you can get started
Software Architecture
You will conceptualize and design complex software systems at the highest level of abstraction. You will make fundamental design decisions, define structures and interfaces, and ensure the technical integrity of applications while taking performance, scalability, and maintainability into account.
Project Management
You will lead software development teams and be responsible for the entire development process, from requirements analysis to implementation. You will plan resources, coordinate workflows, and ensure the timely and quality-focused execution of complex IT projects.
Data Science
You analyze large amounts of data and develop algorithms for machine learning and data mining. You extract valuable insights from structured and unstructured data and support data-driven decision-making processes with intelligent evaluation methods.
IT security
You design comprehensive security strategies to protect sensitive company data and critical infrastructures. You analyze potential vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures and develop concepts to defend against cyber threats.
Business Intelligence
You develop systems to analyze business data and support strategic decisions. You design data models, implement automated reporting solutions and create dashboards to visualize complex business processes and key figures.
Research and Development
You’ll work on innovative technologies and drive digital transformation in companies. You’ll research new algorithms, evaluate emerging technologies, and translate scientific findings into practical applications for a wide range of industries.
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Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a computer science degree programme. For those with a Diplom degree, the duration of study can generally be shortened through recognition of course modules. In the past, graduates of STEM subjects—such as mathematics—who had a strong interest in creative work in software development have also successfully graduated from this degree programme.
What our students say about the Master's degree program in Computer Science
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Studying with us is different. Above all, better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
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