Computer Science (M. Sc.)

Please note that this Master's programme will be substituted by our two new German language Master courses Business Information Systems Engineering and Cloud Applications and Security Engineering from application period May 2 to July 15, 2022.

Expert knowledge in the field of computer science is the foundation for successful career advancement. The Master in computer science allows students to intensify their expert knowledge and expand their methodological competence with regard to the key technologies of applied informatics. The course of study offers two areas of emphasis:

Security and safety provides in-depth know-how for developing secure systems - in terms of their functional security and their resistance to external attacks.

Information systems engineering provides intensified specialised know-how for designing and developing information systems in the corporate environment. The focus here is on company/IT architectures and on systems that handle very large data volumes.

In addition, the theoretical-scientific principles of the Bachelor degree are expanded to the fields of theoretical informatics and mathematical logic, which helps lay the foundation for the potential subsequent pursuit of one's doctorate.

Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Duration
Programme to be replaced by two new Master's offers
Start of studies
Summer & Winter

Accreditation
ASIIN
Dual Study
Yes Dual Offers
Language
German

'Security and Safety' aims to expand students' skills in developing secure systems, i.e. systems that are both functionally secure and able to resist attack.

'Information Systems Engineering', on the other hand, concentrates on acquiring specialist knowledge in the design and development of information systems in a business context. The focus is on organisational/IT architectures and systems for handling large volumes of data.

The principles of theoretical computer science and mathematical logic are widened from the fundamental level of the bachelor's programme, to create a suitable basis for a possible future doctorate.

Structure

The modules in the joint phase of the master's qualification, irrespective of the area of specialisation, are as follows:

Architectural and design patterns of software engineering
Complexity of algorithms and their optimisation
Software engineering for scalable applications
Applied logic for modelling and verification
Project
Seminar on computer science-based themes
Seminar for reinforcing key qualifications

Information Systems Engineering

Data management and analysis
High-performance data storage systems
Enterprise architecture management
IT integration and migration technologies
Implementation of information systems

Security and Safety

Security of modern networks
Security engineering in IT
Computer forensics
Standards and processes for developing security-critical systems
Software engineering for security-critical systems

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Curriculum

1. Semester

Architecture and Design Patterns in Software Engineering

Applied Logic for Modelling and Verification

Seminar on Computer Science Topics

Seminar to Strengthen Key Skills

Modules in the Area of Specialization

2. Semester

Complexity and Optimization of Algorithms

Software Engineering for Scalable Applications

Project

Modules in the Focus Area

3. Semester

Master's Thesis

Quick Info

Admission and application

Application
Students may begin their course in the summer or winter semester.
Registration dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from 2 May to 15 July (for the winter semester) and from 15 November to 15 January (for the summer semester).
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 ECTS credit points in the field of IT, mechatronics, a related subject or an equivalent qualification, acquired either in Germany or abroad. As a general rule, a minimum duration of three and a half years or seven semesters is required in cases where applicants hold a bachelor’s degree that is not based on the ECTS credit point system.
Please check our Master application pages for details.

Dual studies or studies with in-depth practical

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

Job profiles

As with the Bachelor's degree, the fields of application in business are extremely diverse. With a Master's degree, you can of course expect a correspondingly higher entry-level position.

The Master's degree in Computer Science qualifies you for a later position in the scientific field (including the possibility of a doctorate), in the higher civil service at public institutions or for a position as a project manager or as a manager in companies with an international orientation.

Testimonials

Julia is studying computer science in the second semester at the THI

She chose this study programme after making her first encounters with the field during a placement at an IT systems house.

What she liked best about this was its strong application orientation. The 22-year-old doesn't just consider visible results important when it comes to learning. With the rise in the level of digitalisation, she has good chances of starting a career in just about any industry once she has graduated.

Contact Student Counselling

All about application, enrollment and examination

Programme director

Programme director Cloud Applications und Security Engineering (Master)
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Apel
Phone: +49 841 9348-5176
Room: A128
E-Mail: Sebastian.Apel@thi.de

Academic advisor

Programme director and academic advisor "Computer Science" B. Sc. / academic advisor "Computer Science" M. Sc.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Franz Regensburger
Phone: +49 841 9348-2780
Room: A101
E-Mail: Franz.Regensburger@thi.de

Module Handbook

The module handbook contains information on prerequisites, contents, learning outcomes, ECTS points, duration, work load, literature, references of the offered modules and lectures.

Modulhandbuch
(Stand WS 2018/19)
(German only)

Study and Examination Regulations

Study and examination regulations (SPO) deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. Please turn to the pages of the legal department for Statutes of this course.

For any questions on requirements, exams regulations and more, please turn to the Service Center Study Affairs.