Computer Science and IT Management, Master of Science

Part-time distance learning program @ University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden 

👉 With this master's program at the State University of Schmalkalden, you qualify interdisciplinary for management positions in IT management. In just 5 semesters of regular study time, you will gain current systemic knowledge about new developments in the IT field and additionally acquire knowledge in areas such as project management, IT law, and data protection in companies.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, UAS based in Schmalkalden (Germany)
The University of Schmalkalden is a state university with its headquarters in the green heart of Germany in the middle of Thuringia. In addition to 12 bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of business, computer science, and engineering, the university offers numerous certificate programs. Distance learning with the University of Schmalkalden is a particularly personal form of distance learning with small study groups, regular block seminars, and personal exchanges between teachers and students.
🎓 Field of Study Technology & InformaticsComputer Science
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Strategic management and IT governance, IT infrastructures and cloud computing, IT security; Multivariate statistics, IT law and data protection, process management and IT consulting, project management, big data technologies, software and database technologies, visualization and interaction, service-oriented software architectures, e-business and mobile business, relationship management and online marketing
👥 In-person sessions 13 presence phases in 2 years (each 3-5 days including weekends)
📍 Location Schmalkalden und Gera (Thüringen)
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 2460 € Semester fee
from 12300 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hsm-fernstudium.de
  • particularly personal distance learning in small study groups
  • regular block events in Schmalkalden and Gera, Thuringia
  • access to a large network of companies, institutions, and industry associations
  • study start always in the winter semester, applications possible at any time

Admission requirements

The course of study in Computer Science and IT Management at Schmalkalden University is aimed at students who already have a degree in an information science-related field and want to expand their knowledge and career opportunities.

A completed degree in Computer Science or Business Information Systems is required for admission.

If you do not have a degree in Computer Science or Business Information Systems, your primary degree should comprise at least 50% computer science content.

In addition, you must demonstrate relevant professional experience of at least one year.

Study Contents, Modules, and Specialization Options

With this Master's programme at the state-run University of Schmalkalden, you will qualify across disciplines for leadership positions in IT management. In just 5 semesters of regular study time, you will gain up-to-date systemic knowledge about new developments in the IT sector and also acquire knowledge in areas such as project management, IT law, and data protection in companies. Within 5 semesters of regular study time, you will earn 90 ECTS.

The structure of the programme is as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Strategic Management and IT Governance, IT Infrastructures and Cloud Computing, IT Security
  • 2nd Semester: Multivariate Statistics, IT Law and Data Protection, Process Management and IT Consulting, Project Management
  • 3rd Semester: Big Data Technologies I, Big Data Technologies II, Software and Database Technologies
  • 4th Semester: Visualization and Interaction, Service-Oriented Software Architectures, E-Business and Mobile Business, Relationship Management, and Online Marketing
  • 5th Semester: Master's Thesis

On-Site Sessions and Practical Experience

What sets the distance learning programme at the University of Schmalkalden apart are the intensive on-site sessions and block seminars in Schmalkalden (Thuringia) or at the Dual University Campus in Gera-Eisenach. During these on-site sessions, you can exchange ideas with your fellow students and teachers on the learning content.

Over the course of the first 4 semesters, you will complete a total of 13 on-site sessions. The sessions are organized to be easily manageable alongside a full-time job – typically lasting 3-5 days including weekends.

If you have acquired 180 ECTS in your first degree, you can earn the additional required 30 ECTS through an accompanying internship. For example, you can complete the internship at your company.

Tuition Fees

At the University of Schmalkalden, you pay tuition fees for the part-time study programme semester by semester, always at the beginning of the semester. The tuition fees for the Master's in Computer Science and IT Management amount to 2460€ per semester.

In addition, there are semester fees of approximately 54€ (without a semester ticket) or approximately 100€ (with a semester ticket).

In total, you will pay around 12500€ for the entire programme.

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