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Computer Science and Software Engineering

 

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Study Alongside the World’s Leading Scientists, Researchers and Entrepreneurs

Combining a research-driven approach, strong academic culture, and direct connections to the business world, Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) and Jacobs University Bremen offer together a Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc CSSE) program.

Learning and working alongside a network of world-class experts will help you gain cutting-edge knowledge and equip you with the most up-to-date tech skills. The students have the opportunity to participate in research, summer internships, and industry projects, all of which prepare them for international careers.

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From Switzerland to Germany: a global academic journey for the digital leaders of tomorrow

A core emphasis of the study programs in two places, studying at Schaffhausen Institute of Technology and Jacobs University Bremen international private University, is placed upon supporting the participants’ personal development in terms of soft and intercultural skills. According to THE, Jacobs University is one of Germany’s most international campuses where you meet students from over 120 countries.

The program includes activities in both Schaffhausen and Bremen, giving you the opportunity to travel and meet colleagues, professors and business partners. All travel expenses between the two campuses are covered by SIT.

  • Schaffhausen, Switzerland
    SIT is a global institution dedicated to promoting Science, Education and Technology. The growing ecosystem comprises education and research as well as commercial technology spin-offs, consulting services and investment funds.

  • Bremen, Germany
    Jacobs University Bremen, Germany – offers a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs and the academic and research excellence that grant students the qualifications that are required to work and excel in the most needed global careers of our digitalized world.

Key Facts

Program Start Date 2022:

last week of August (orientation week), first week of September (classes)

Tuition:

€ 20,000 per academic year

Scholarships:

Full scholarships and financial aid support is available

Application Deadlines 2022:

June 30 (global) and July 15 (for applicants who do not need a visa)

Duration:

2 years full-time

 

Location:

Over 2 campuses: Switzerland and Germany

Program

The Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Jacobs University Bremen (JUB) is a research-oriented consecutive master program that complements a broad spectrum of research-oriented technological education with essential management and leadership skills to educate the future technology leaders in research and industry. To prepare students for this role of technology leaders in research and industry, it offers a solid training in Software Engineering regarding development and management, as well as technical core courses in three subject areas that are presently at the utmost importance

  • Software Engineering,
  • Cybersecurity, and
  • Artificial Intelligence.

These offers mirror the research activities at JUB, Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) and of the involved faculty. Thereby, excellent teaching competence is guaranteed and hands-on experiences from the forefront of the state of the art in research and industry are provided.

Students at JUB and SIT locations have seamless access to the educational offer at both sites. Many courses in the software engineering subject area will be taught by distinct experts in the field at SIT, which are also adjunct faculty of JUB. Moreover, this cooperation will enable quick access to real world applications and the IT job market via SIT’s excellent international network. On the Jacobs University side, this comes together with excellent support via the Career Center and offers towards start-ups (local support, incubators, etc.). Finally, due to the approach to have the Master of Science being taught at two sites (Bremen, Schaffhausen), students have access to both locations but will also become “native” in modern remote collaboration approaches.

Overall, by completing the master study, students will acquire the core expertise of digital leaders, with a solid technological backbone developed along three complementary areas, with additional core management and leadership skills that characterize the educational journey. They will acquire the essential soft skills for an active digital technology leadership in the contemporary global and multiethnic society, thanks to the international environment that characterizes JUB and SIT. Overall, this education will enable them to enter research via Ph.D. programs and to succeed in the job market in high profile roles.

Study program structure

Schematic Study Plan

The Curriculum at a Glance
The curriculum of the Computer Science and Software Engineering master program is divided into four semesters and takes two years to complete. Each semester is composed of a mixture of core technical content, project/seminar work, management & leadership education and academic skills work, leading to a master’s thesis that can cover academic research, industrial applications or developments towards a start-up.
The modules are grouped into several domains, as outlined in the Schematic Study Plan.
In order to graduate, students take out of these modules a total of 120 ECTS with

  • Technical CORE Modules: 45 ECTS,
  • Management Modules: 15 ECTS,
  • Leadership / Academic Skills Modules: 15 ECTS,
  • Capstone Project: 15 ECTS,
  • Master Thesis module: 30 ECTS.

If of interest, students can replace 5 ECTS of Technical CORE Modules by a Research Project module.

Schematic Study Scheme

 

Software Engineering Modules

Software Engineering Modules

All students take 15 ECTS of lecture modules from the Software Engineering subject area. It is also mandatory to take at least one main content module (5 ECTS) from Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence each.   
 
The software engineering area exposes a broad range of methodological and systematic approaches for developing software and related applications in a professional environment. All three main content modules are mandatory. At least one further core module can be taken to make this area the specialization of a student. A majority of the modules in this area are taught in presence at Schaffhausen. 

 

Cybersecurity Modules

Cybersecurity Modules

In the Cybersecurity specialization, Cryptography is the entry module into the field. This content is complemented by extended courses on security methods, tools and technologies both on system and on network level.

 

Artificial Intelligence Modules

Artificial Intelligence Modules

The Artificial Intelligence specialization covers a spectrum of the field ranging from methods in machine learning over (symbolic) artificial intelligence techniques up to applications in cyberphysical systems.

 

Management Modules

Management Modules

To equip students with market-relevant management skills they take modules in the fields of product development, marketing and change management. All modules are mandatory for the program.

 

Leadership / Academic Skills Modules

Leadership / Academic Skills Modules

Success in industry and research is further strengthened with a set of Leadership and Academic Skills Modules. All modules below have to be taken in order to graduate.

 

Project, Capstone Project & Master Thesis

Project, Capstone Project & Master Thesis

To explore the full development process of a software application with relation to the areas of specialization of the program, all students take the three modules of the Capstone Project. It is highly recommended to take the three modules in their numerical order, to gain full experience of the project. Students with a strong drive towards academic research can replace in their third semester one Technical CORE Module by the Research Project, which is carried out in one of the research areas of the Faculty.
The master studies are concluded by a 6-month Master Thesis, which extends over the fourth and final semester.

 

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Our Strategic Advisory Board: chaired by a Nobel Prize winner

Our strategic advisory board is chaired by Nobel Prize Winner Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and its members include some of the world’s most prominent scientists and academics, along with globally recognized business and thought leaders who act as trustees of the resources and mission of our institutions.

A Network-oriented Education

Build a multi-location network of experts and leaders early in your program

Join a community of like-minded people who believe that technology can help us to strive toward building a better, more sustainable future. With more than 110 countries represented on the Schaffhausen and Bremen campuses, you will create lasting connections across the globe that will follow you throughout your career.
We seek to immerse our program participants in science, technology and business from day one of the program – through courses designed and mentored by a powerful network of leading scientists and entrepreneurs and unique projects promoting active learning, such as the Capstone Project.

The Alumni and Career Services Center accompanies students through all stages of their career development in order to enable them to achieve their professional goals. The Career Services Center organizes career fairs, company recruiting events, as well as training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more.

 

CONTACT US

 


Erin Doby
Recruitment Counselor Graduate Students
graduateadmission [at] jacobs-university.de
Phone: +49 421 200 4204
 

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