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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
Subject area
Fachbereich 1
Institute
Institute of Computer Science
Study location
Bottrop
Accreditation
Accredited

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.

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.

 

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

Parkstadt Mülheim

Wissollstr. 19 45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Susanne Winter

Institut Informatik, Präsidium

Parkstadt Mülheim

Wissollstr. 19 45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr