Software Systems

Master’s programs provide an advanced academic education and allow students to complete independent academic and project-based work. 120 ECTS credits must be completed, consisting of a major study program (90 ECTS credits) and a minor study program (30 ECTS credits). At the heart of the major study program in Software Systems are elective modules in the area of informatics plus a Master’s project. Rounding off the program are elective modules drawn from all the areas taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, designed to give you a deeper level of knowledge. A Master’s thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits is the final element of the program. Master’s degree programs provide students with an advanced academic education and allow them to shape their own profiles. The Master’s degree qualifies graduates for demanding activities, such as starting a professional career or, for suitable candidates, continuing their academic career in a Doctoral program. With the in-depth knowledge gained during the Master’s study program in Software Systems, you will be in demand in both the software industry and in the IT departments of all kinds of companies, where you will be assigned demanding tasks in roles such as project manager, system architect, product manager or consultant. Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.