These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in App Development

For the B.Sc. in App Development at Wilhelm Buecher University, there are various access options:

Access Option No. 1: You have a general higher education entrance qualification (A-levels), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Access Option No. 2: You have a university entrance qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Culture (e.g. a master's degree or a qualification as a state-certified technician).

Access Option No. 3: Studying as a guest auditor: You start your guest studies at our university without the mentioned three access options and take the university entrance examination (HZP) after 2 semesters. To do this, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. You have completed at least a two-year vocational training in a field related to the desired course of study according to the Vocational Training Act, the Crafts Code, or regulated by federal or state law.
2. You have subsequently worked for at least two years in a professional capacity in a field related to the desired course of study.

If you aim for a course of study that is not related to the completed training or professional activity, the knowledge acquired through training and professional activity must be expanded or deepened through qualified further education in a field related to the desired course of study with a scope of at least 400 hours.

After passing the university entrance examination (HZP), we will change your status from guest auditor to regular student.

Here are the study contents and the course of studies

Your Bachelor's degree course in App Development at WBH is structured in a modular way. You will study thematically enclosed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you, and you will receive a certificate. Your achievements are thus - also internationally - comparable and recognised.

The course of studies is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Introductory project, Basics of Computer Science, Basics of Object-Oriented Programming, Design and Creativity, Mathematical Basics for Computer Scientists
• 2nd Semester: Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Introduction to App Development, Media Economics, Management and Law
• 3rd Semester: Information Technology, Media Communication and Psychology, Technology in App Development, Project Management and Academic Work
• 4th Semester: Databases, Android Programming, IT Security of Mobile Systems, Elective Modules Intercultural Communication
• 5th Semester: Multimedia Applications, iOS Programming, Design of Interactive Systems, Project Work, Communication and Leadership
• 6th Semester: App Development Project, Elective Module I, Elective Module II, Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium

You can choose Elective Module I from these topics: Electronic and Mobile Services, Design of Digital Transformation, Information Management, Service Management, Basics of Business Administration and Legal Foundations, Controlling and Quality Management, Online Marketing, Advanced Programming, Social Media, Application of Artificial Intelligence, IT Security Management, Computer Graphics, Big Data, Software Architecture, Authoring Systems, Digital and Microprocessor Technology, Design and Communication of Embedded Systems, Energy Information Networks, Applied Mathematics for Computer Scientists.

You can choose Elective Module II from these topics: Business English, Spanish, Intercultural Competence.

This is how long the Bachelor's degree course at Wilhelm Büchner University lasts

The distance learning programme App Development lasts a total of 6 performance semesters, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3 years or 36 months. You can extend the care period free of charge by 18 months.

These services of Wilhelm Büchner University contribute to your degree within the standard period of study:

• Start of studies at any time
• Individual learning pace
• No forced breaks due to semester breaks
• Study plan and contents tailored to distance learning
• Motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• Comprehensive, personal support and service concept

In addition, these personal factors positively influence the duration of studies:

• School and academic background
• Your willingness and ability to learn
• The relevance of your professional education or activity to the content of the course
• Professional and personal framework conditions