BSc Computer Science at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

On this course students acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in the core areas of Computer Science. These include: databases, programming, mathematics, the architecture of computers and computer networks, and system programming. Over and above this, examples of current computer science topics with relevance to society include multimedia, bioinformatics, security and man-machine interfaces.

Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science  |  Duration: 7 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Options and specialisations: Students must choose a minor subject during their degree and complete a total of three courses in this subject. Possible minor subjects include; Economics (Minor – Econ); Psychology (Minor – Psych); Physics (Minor – Phys); Mathematics (Minor – Maths); Neurosciences; Logistics (Minor – Logistics); Mechanical Engineering (Minor - Mech Eng). This course is divided into core, mandatory and mandatory elective subjects. The core modules are attended by students on every course offered by the Faculty of Computer Science (e.g. mathematics, key and methodological competences).

Career pathways

Information Technology, worldwide networking and the advent of computer-based systems in all social, business and private areas offers great potential. Therefore, graduates are valued specialists with diverse profiles. Possible occupations are in the design and implementation of technical systems in the data processing industry.

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