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Bachelor Computer Science

Innovations in digitalization and artificial intelligence can improve the world. In addition to the Bachelor's degree, you will also acquire coveted certificates in the company.

Cooperative Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (KIA)

Faculty: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Görlitz
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 6 semesters
ECTS points: 180
Enrollment for: Winter semester
Admission restriction: Admission restriction: Contract with a cooperating company
Accreditation status: accredited

Today, computer scientists are at the center of innovation in virtually all industries and areas of life. Digitization and artificial intelligence are making key contributions to the economy and society in order to establish better solutions and sustainable systems and processes on a broad front. As a computer scientist, you can take responsibility and actively shape a future worth living.

KIA direct: Combining study and practice

What is KIA?

In the KIAdirekt variant (cooperative studies with accompanying practical work in a company), the bachelor's degree program KIA Informatik is very well suited for future students who want to closely combine theory and practice already during their studies. At the same time, the practical part of the training helps to finance your studies and makes you a sought-after practically versed specialist from day one of your professional career.

The choice is yours!

You can study Computer Science as a Bachelor's degree in Computer Scienceor you can opt for the KIAdirekt practical concept.

Six steps to your KIA direct contract:

Step 1: Application to the company

Interested students with a university entrance qualification should ideally apply to one of the cooperating companies one year before the start of their studies. Details on the cooperation partners can be found here.

Step 2: Conclusion of contract

The company and the university conclude a cooperation agreement. The applicants and the company also agree a practical contract, such as a study sponsorship contract.

Step 3: Enrollment for studies

Enrollment at the university takes place with the university entrance qualification from May each year via our application portal.

Step 4: Start of studies

The course starts on September 1 with a four-week introductory block at the company, followed by alternating semesters of study at the university and practical periods at the company during the semester break.

Step 5: Flexible practical phases

In addition to the regular practical phases, students can work up to 20 hours a week in the company and take up to two semesters off.

Step 6: Graduation

The course is completed with a Bachelor's degree. During the practical training phases, students are entitled to collectively agreed leave and a monthly salary.

Your course content in the cooperative Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science

1st semester
  • Scientific work
  • Basics of hardware and assembler programming
  • Mathematical basics and probability theory
  • Programming paradigms and basic concepts of computer science
  • Operating systems and system programming 1
  • Introduction to programming
2nd semester
  • English I for computer science (receptive language activities)
  • Fundamentals of hardware and assembly language programming
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Theoretical computer science
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Relational databases
3rd semester
  • English II for Computer Science (productive language activities)  
  • General Business Administration  
  • Web Engineering 1
  • Algorithms and Complexity
  • Software Engineering 1
  • Computer Networks 1

Computer Science I

  • PC Technology
  • Operational information systems
4th semester
  • Computer Architecture
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Computer Networks 2
  • General Science Fundamentals (AWG)

Computer Science

  • Applied Analysis
  • ERP Integration
Specialization or field of study Software for embedded systems
  • Image Processing
  • Mobile Robots
Specialization or field of study Web Engineering
  • Web Engineering 2
  • Development of multimedia applications
5th semester
  • Operating systems and system programming 2
  • Software engineering 3
  • IT security and data protection
  • Compulsory elective module in computer science

Specialization or field of study Software for embedded systems

  • Mobile applications
  • Concurrent systems

Specialization or field of study Web Engineeringtable>

  • Web Engineering 3
  • Web Design
6th semester
  • Practical project in computer science, project management and project support
  • Final module (Bachelor's thesis and defense)
  • The KIA study program

    The KIA direkt model is a practice-integrated study model that offers an effective combination of theory and practice and is supported by both the Saxon state government and leading companies.

    Here is the structured process of this model:

    Step 1: Apply to the company
    Interested parties with a university entrance qualification should apply to one of the cooperating companies (ideally one year) before the start of their studies. Details on the cooperation partners can be found here.

    Step 2: Conclusion of contract
    The company and the university conclude a cooperation agreement. The applicant and the company also agree a practical contract, such as a study sponsorship contract.

    Step 3: Enrolment
    Enrolment at the university takes place from May of each year via our application portal.

    Step 4: Start of studies
    The course begins on September 1 with a four-week introductory block at the company, followed by alternating semesters of study at the university and practical periods at the company during the semester break.

    Step 5: Flexible practical phases
    In addition to the regular practical phases, students can work up to 20 hours per week in the company and take up to two semesters off.

    Step 6: Degree
    The degree program concludes with a Bachelor's degree. During the practical phases, students are entitled to standard leave and a monthly salary.

    This model offers optimal preparation for a professional career through intensive involvement in company practice and at the same time promotes academic education.

    Accommodation is available in halls of residence in Görlitz.

  • Contents

    The Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science provides the theoretical foundation of your subject and continuously links this content with the practical applications of computer science that build on it. This includes in particular the two focus areas "Programming and Software Engineering" (Bachelor of Computer Science) and "Processes and Management" (Business and Computer Science). You will gradually acquire all the necessary knowledge as well as analytical and engineering skills in your subject. You will use a range of technical and organizational tools that will enable you to work in a creative, precise and team-oriented manner, as is common in the modern IT world and expected in everyday working life. 

    After successfully completing the Bachelor's degree, graduates can choose our 4-semester consecutive, i.e. coordinated, Master's degree program.
     

  • Study program

    The Bachelor's degree in Computer Science comprises a total of 6 semesters (standard period of study). The final semester includes a practical project (approx. 3 months) and the Bachelor's thesis (approx. 2 months). There are also various specializations, which in turn include compulsory and optional compulsory study content. This gives you a choice of options that take your individual needs into account wherever possible.

    The modern study structure (Bachelor's/Master's) encourages the desire to study selected study sections at another university, particularly abroad. The extremely positive effect of studying abroad on personal development is undisputed. The attendance of external study modules, which are credited to the study program wherever possible, is not limited to the institutions in the USA, Lithuania, Denmark and Austria, with which we have been cooperating for many years. The university has a long list of proven contacts abroad.
     

  • Computer Science degree program with intensified practical phases (KIAdirekt)

    The course of study corresponds to the organizational framework of KIA. You complete the course with a Bachelor's degree and also have the opportunity to obtain certificates (e.g. ISTBQ software test) during the practical phases in the company. There is no skilled worker examination before the chamber.

  • Admission requirements
    • General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test.
    • Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar. Completion of advanced vocational training according to §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.

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Kristin Groß
Fachgebietskoordinator KIA
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. (FH)
Kristin Groß
Rectorate/Head Office University Development and Communication/Department KIA
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
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+49 3583 612-4811
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Department of Studies and International Affairs
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First floor
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