Here are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's in Software Development

You can enrol in the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Software Development at IU International University (IU) if you provide us with your A-levels (general university entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification, or your subject-specific university entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can enrol without A-levels. Studying without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced vocational training, for example, a training program to become a State-certified Business Economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, for example, training as an office clerk. Following your training, you have worked full-time in this profession for at least 3 years. If your training does not match the thematic focus of the Software Development distance learning programme, first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

If you opt for the English-language variant, you must also demonstrate your English language skills. You can demonstrate your English language skills, for example, through a TOEFL (at least 80 points), via IELTS (at least Level 6), through a passed Duolingo English Test (at least 105 points), through a Cambridge certificate (at least grade B), or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you can freely take an English course directly at IU International University.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule Plan in the Bachelor's Degree in Software Development

The bachelor's degree program at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or paper. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

• 1st Semester: Fundamentals of industrial software engineering, Introduction to scientific work, Requirements engineering, Specification, Basics of object-oriented programming with Java, Data modeling and database systems
• 2nd Semester: Data structures and Java class library, Collaborative work, Programming of web application interfaces, Algorithms, Data structures, and programming languages, Quality assurance in software processes, IT architecture management
• 3rd Semester: Programming of industrial information systems with Java EE, Ethics and sustainability in IT, IT project management, Techniques and methods of agile software development, Mobile software engineering using the example of the Android platform, Seminar "Software engineering"
• 4th Semester: Agile software engineering project, IT infrastructure, IT service management, Mobile software engineering project, Cloud programming, Introduction to data protection and IT security
• 5th Semester: DevOps and continuous delivery, Design and ergonomics of user interfaces, Introduction to programming with Python, Project: Software development, Elective module A
• 6th Semester: Elective module B, Elective module C, Bachelor's thesis

Special in IU distance learning: The many opportunities to delve into interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Software Development Bachelor's program, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

You choose your first and second specialization modules from these topics: [List of specializations]

Your third specialization module can be chosen from these topics: [List of specializations]

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Studies in Software Development at IU Work

The online study program in Software Development at IU International University can be flexibly adjusted to fit your life and daily routine. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time program, you will need a total of 6 semesters, i.e., 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In the part-time I program, you will study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for the part-time II program and take up to 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

With each module enrollment, you will receive study materials from IU in printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the convenient IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual teaching events are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

One particularly convenient and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock - whenever you feel best prepared for the exam, such as in construction preparation. We also operate around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can take your exams in the traditional way.