Admission requirements

The entry requirement for this programme is a certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification or equivalent foreign educational qualifications.

Enrolment is not possible with a technical college entrance qualification or a non-subject-specific university entrance qualification.

Professionally qualified individuals can be admitted either directly or through a trial course of study or entrance examination for the degree programme.

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematical-Technical Software Development at the FernUniversität in Hagen is a part-time programme that runs for 6 semesters. The programme has been accredited by the Accreditation Council, which means it meets stringent quality standards. The accreditation is valid from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2028.

The programme focuses on integrating content from the fields of computer science and mathematics to provide students with a broad interdisciplinary knowledge. It emphasizes the development of in-depth knowledge in model building, simulation, optimization, and visualization of complex technical processes, combined with strong software development skills. Practical experience is gained through internships in programming and mathematics.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are able to work in various areas such as software development, process simulation, data analysis, and quality assurance. Potential workplaces include software and system houses, software departments of large companies, universities, and research institutions.

The FernUniversität in Hagen places great value on a proven distance learning format that fosters teamwork among students. The programme also offers an elective area that allows students to explore the full range of mathematics and computer science offerings at the FernUniversität.