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Course

Applied Computer Science

Academic Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard period of study
7 Semester
Study start
Wintersemester
Admission restriction
Zulassungsfrei
Form of study
  • Fulltime
  • Dual
  • Part time
Institute
Institute of Computer Science
Study location
Bottrop
Accreditation
Accredited
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Computer science shapes the future !

Digital learning, smart watches, gaming, assistance systems in cars - none of these things work without computer science!
Here you will learn how software programming can solve real-world problems.

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What you can expect

The Bachelor's degree program offers a sound basic education with a focus on practical application.

Over the course of your studies, you can specialize in one of four exciting areas: Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Smart Devices or System Engineering. These specializations and additional elective modules give you the freedom to shape your studies according to your interests and career goals.

During your studies, you will learn the art of problem solving using computer science methods, integrate the necessary resources for computer-aided solution strategies and acquire the ability to plan, manage and control software projects.

After graduation, the door to key positions in innovative companies will be wide open to you. With the application-oriented knowledge you have acquired during your studies, you will be ready to play an active role in shaping the IT landscape.

 
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Your study content

You will receive practical basic training and learn everything you need to program software and plan, manage and control software projects.

  • Programming, databases, software engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Smart Devices, System Engineering
  • Examination regulations, module handbook & study plan                    

What are you learning?

Everything here revolves around software that advances modern life. In addition to the basics of computer science, the interdisciplinary course offers four specialization options. These include artificial intelligence, driver assistance systems, smart objects and systems engineering, i.e. complex technical systems in large projects.

 

Your study program

Fundamentals of engineering mathematics
6 Credits
Physics and electrical engineering
6 Credits
Fundamentals of computer science and programming languages
6 Credits
Computer networks
6 Credits
Competence development
6 Credits
Higher mathematics
6 Credits
Data banks
6 Credits
Programming 2
6 Credits
Digital systems
6 Credits
English
6 Credits
Operating systems
6 Credits
Discrete mathematics
6 Credits
Measurement and control technology
6 Credits
Algorithms and data structure
6 Credits
Embedded systems
6 Credits
Elective module 6
6 Credits
Software engineering
6 Credits
Digital signal processing
6 Credits
Safety and reliability
6 Credits
Economy and law
6 Credits
Full Stack programming
6 Credits
Communication technology and communications engineering
6 Credits
Project management (computer science project)
6 Credits
Elective module 1
6 Credits
Elective module 2
6 Credits
Elective module 3
6 Credits
Practical semester and practical seminar
14 Credits

(cross-semester) (26 + 2 Credits)

Elective module 4
6 Credits
Elective module 5
6 Credits
Practical semester and practical seminar
14 Credits

(cross-semester) (26 + 2 Credits)

Bachelor thesis and colloquium
14 Credits

(12 + 2 Credits)

What you need to bring along

  • Language level C1 is required and the language of instruction is German.
  • General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
  • Alternatively: entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a qualification recognized as equivalent in the course of professional qualification
  • Admission-free

Application process

The application phase for the approval-free Bachelor’s degree programmes for the coming winter semester begins on 01. May 2025 and ends on 15. September 2025. Applications can only be submitted online via our application portal.

If you have any questions, please contact the application support team.

Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Susanne Winter

Institut Informatik, Präsidium

Vizepräsidentin für Studium und Lehre|Studiengangsleitung: Angewandte Informatik | Lehrgebiet: Grundlagen der Informatik

Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Susanne Winter

Institut Informatik, Präsidium

Vizepräsidentin für Studium und Lehre|Studiengangsleitung: Angewandte Informatik | Lehrgebiet: Grundlagen der Informatik