B.Sc. Internet Computing
| Degree awarded | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Duration and credits | 6 semesters; 180 ECTS credits |
| Starts in | April (summer semester) and October (winter semester) |
| Language of instruction | German |
Application-oriented computer science
The application-oriented B.Sc. Internet Computing programme offers you a comprehensive education in computer science with a focus on internet technologies. You will deal, in particular, with networked systems and put your new knowledge to use directly in a practical course. This degree programme also includes an elective module that creates an interdisciplinary bridge to the area of intelligent systems as well as other academic disciplines – business/economics, law, communication studies and social sciences.
The University offers several postgraduate master's programmes in which you can deepen your knowledge.
For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service'sinfosheet [German content].
Features
- Bavaria-wide leading position of Passau's Computer Science department in the CHE Research Rankings
- Software engineering project: outstanding application-oriented software development carried out on a larger-scale team project over a full semester
- Expand your horizons by choosing one of three electives
- Excellent staff-student ratio and state-of-the-art facilities
- Integrated subject-specific English language training
- A great student experienceon one of Germany's loveliest university campuses
This degree programme is relevant for all occupational fields related to internet technology. Graduates from this interdisciplinary programme enjoy excellent career prospects across the whole occupational spectrum of the public and private sectors, which are both increasingly reliant on Internet and communication technologies for their day-to-day operations.
In addition to qualifying you for career entry positions, this degree gives you the prerequisites to undertake a master’s degree programme in applied computer science, in computer science with a suitable application focus, or in a field related to computer science.
A master’s degree not only demonstrates your capacity for scientific work but allows you to continue your academic education, for instance by studying the M.Sc. Computer Science programme offered by the University of Passau or another master’s degree programme, provided you study the relevant electives. This will consolidate your knowledge and is the next logical step towards your doctorate and a potential future career in academia.
In the computer science modules you will learn to design, develop and maintain internet-based systems and web-based information systems. You will also develop expertise in the area of human-machine communication and, on the technical side, learn how new phenomena and their associated threats arise as a result of the worldwide interconnectedness of various agents and systems (e.g. social networks, IT security and internet crime), as well as how to analyse these effects. These competences are rounded off by knowledge on central technologies in the areas of information search and text analysis, as well as the latest fields of research, such as Web Science.
For further details, please consult the Academic Advice Service's information sheet (German) and the module catalogue (German).
Subject choices
In addition to studying Internet Computing as a compulsory core subject, you will choose an elective on the following areas influenced by the internet:
The technical challenges aside, the internet also opens up new business opportunities. Newly formed, innovative internet-based small enterprises constitute a key economic characteristic in Germany and Europe. The relevant business, economic and legal principles are covered in the first elective, preparing you for setting up your own company. But even if you are not considering a start-up, this elective takes account of the close connection between business and the internet and conveys essential business management skills.
Internet, economy and law
This degree programme also allows you to specialise in the area of society and the media. This elective imparts the principles of communication studies and the humanities, which are necessary to fully comprehend the internet both as a phenomenon and in terms of its effects on society. You will, furthermore, be acquainted with theories of human communication and learn about the difference between internet-based media and traditional mass media such as radio and television.
Social and legal aspects of internet computing
There is a steadily growing demand on systems to interact intelligently and transparently with their environment. Creating systems that can do so requires essential knowledge of how systems capture signals in their environment (e.g. using sensors), analysis these (e.g. by means of pattern recognition and image processing) and provide pertinent information (e.g. information retrieval). Furthermore, embedded intelligent systems must operate as close to the hardware level as possible. For this reason, this elective conveys fundamental knowledge on computer architecture.
Embedded and intelligent systems
This degree programme starts in the October (winter semester) and April (summer semester) each year.
With abitur or European qualifications
Prospective students with a higher education entrance qualification from Germany or the EEA region (e.g. German abitur or the Austrian matura) can enrol directly for this degree programme during the enrolment period.
Prospective students with non-EEA qualifications
You will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme, as that is the main language of instruction for this programme. Therefore, you will have to provide a recognised German language certificate such as DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 in all four categories, unless German was the language of instruction for your secondary school education (e.g. Abitur at a German international school) or prior tertiary education.
The University of Passau has set up a German language teaching unit, German Courses Passau, which offers a selection of preparatory language programmes tailored to the needs of international students. These range from summer courses to a full academic year and cater to learners of all levels.
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