• Degree Programme: B.Sc. 180 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 36 months

Not sure if a specialisation is right for you? With the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, you can graduate with a comprehensive set of skills across the field or add specialist expertise in Applied Artificial Intelligence or Data Science. Either way, your mandatory internship will provide you with hands-on experience - choose the path that fits your ambitions.

Your existing knowledge of computer science is the foundation for the Data Science specialisation, which equips you with practical skills in analysing and interpreting complex data through:

• developing expertise in data cleaning, wrangling, and preparation for real-world datasets.
• using statistical methods, exploratory analysis, and visualisation to extract meaningful insights.
• leveraging big data technologies and analytics platforms to handle and process large-scale information.
• gaining a solid grounding in data science concepts to tackle practical challenges across industries.

These specialist modules prepare you for high-demand roles in data analysis, business intelligence, and data-driven decision making.

Fundamental courses

• Introduction to Computer Science
• Software Engineering Principles
• Introduction to Programming with Python
• Mathematics: Analysis
• Introduction to Academic Work for IT and Technology
• Project: Programming with Python
• Collaborative Work
• Statistics: Probability and Descriptive Statistics
• Web Application Development
• Mathematics: Linear Algebra
• Algorithms, Data Structures, and Programming Languages
• Project: Object Oriented and Functional Programming in Python

In-depth courses

• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making
• Database Modeling and Database Systems
• Project: Build a Data Mart in SQL
• Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Logic
• Cryptography
• IT Service Management
• Project: Software Engineering
• Project: IT Service Management
• Seminar: Current Topics in Computer Science

Internship

• Internship: Computer Science & Business Information Systems

Bachelor thesis

• Bachelor's thesis
• Colloquium on the bachelor's thesis

• Introduction to Data Science
• Statistics - Inferential Statistics
• Data Quality and Data Wrangling
• Data Analytics and Big Data
• Big Data Technologies
• Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

Germany’s data science and analytics job market is growing steadily as organisations across industries increasingly rely on data to inform decisions and drive innovation. Graduates with strong data science skills are in demand in sectors such as IT, consulting, finance, manufacturing and logistics. Here are some exciting career paths that your Data Science specialisation could lead to:

Applied Data Scientist

Using statistical and machine learning techniques, you will analyse complex datasets to extract insights, build predictive models and support strategic decisions.

BI Analyst

Your role will involve creating reports and dashboards that translate data into actionable business insights, thereby helping organisations to improve their performance and strategy.

Analytics Specialist

Your role will involve gathering, cleaning and interpreting data from multiple sources in order to identify trends and opportunities that will support business growth and operational improvements.

General admission requirements

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
• A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

• Bachelor Entrance Examination

English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 

Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.