BSc Computer Science – iCompetence study programme

The basics covered include all the important subjects concerning computer science as well as their interdisciplinary application in sectors such as the economy and media.

Specialist training in computer science

• Computer science with a focus on software engineering
• Theoretical principles and mathematics
• Computer science and society
• English and intercultural communication

Specialising in design and management

• Design with a focus on the user interface and interaction design
• Design theory and processes, information visualisation
• Management with a focus on project management, marketing and product management
• Presentation skills

The degree comprises the following training domains: projects, specialist training, professional-context modules (incl. language training and courses in the humanities and social science) and free modules.

A detailed description of the modules that can be taken as part of the iCompetence degree programme can be found in the module table (German).

Personalised structure and access

The degree can be completed on a full-time basis, purely part-time basis or part-time while in employment.

iCompetence is also suitable for people who are looking to change their career and who have an interest in interdisciplinary computer science subjects. We will help you prepare for the programme.

As a computer scientist, you will work with experts from other disciplines, and teams are often made up of members from different countries – iCompetence takes this into account.

• International Track
  You study in English – the "language of computer science" – or, as is the case with companies that operate internationally, with English as an internal lingua franca Modules focus on relevant content such as international product management or international communication and cooperation.

• iPOLE
  Experience international and interdisciplinary study in the iPOLE learning environment. On the basis of real projects, you network with students from other disciplines and work across cultural and language barriers.

• COIN seminar
  Learn how to "coolhunt and coolfarm" – a project in collaboration with one of the world-leading business schools – MIT (Sloan School of Management) – and other well-known universities such as SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), University of Cologne (Dept. of Information Systems and Inf. Mgmt.) and Helsinki University of Technology (SoberIT).
• A semester abroadEnhance your international outlook. Credits that you acquire while studying abroad are transferred to your degree.

At the programming centre you can ask for help with programming questions. With a coaching programme in place, you are supported in your personal study schedule right from the very beginning of your degree programme.. Project work brings you into contact with specialists with practical experience in the field.

The Usability Lab is a laboratory available to students; the lab has eye-tracking technology for capturing eye movement and thereby enables students to carry out professional tests.