These are the requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science

For the B.Sc. in Applied Computer Science at Wilhelm Buecher University, there are various ways to apply:

Option 1: You have a general university entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific university entrance qualification, or a professionally qualified technical college entrance qualification.

Option 2: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Education (e.g., a master's degree or a degree as a state-certified technician).

Option 3: Study as a guest student: 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 the following requirements:

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

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

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

These are the study contents and the course of study

Your Bachelor's degree program at WBH is structured in a modular way. You will study thematically closed 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 proof of this. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognised – also internationally.

The course of study is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Mathematics Basics for Computer Scientists, Theoretical Basics of Computer Science (Part 1), Basics of Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems and Computer Architecture, Introductory Project for Computer Scientists
• 2nd Semester: Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Basics of Computer Science (Part 2), Software Engineering, Law and Business Administration (Part 1)
• 3rd Semester: Information Technology, Advanced Programming, Project Management and Scientific Work, Elective Module 2
• 4th Semester: Multimedia, Databases, IT Management and Law, Specialisation Studies (Part 1)
• 5th Semester: Information Systems and BI, Distributed Information Processing (Part 1), Specialisation Studies (Part 2)
• 6th Semester: Elective Module I, Distributed Information Processing (Part 2), Communication and Leadership, Specialisation Studies (Part 3), Project Work
• 7th Semester: Design of the Digital Transformation, Specialisation Studies (Part 4), Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium

At the beginning or during the course of study, you also choose one of these specialisations: Business Informatics, Media Informatics, IT Security, App Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Science.

You choose Elective Module I from these topics: Information Management, Electronic and Mobile Services, Service Management, Controlling and Quality, Online Marketing, Social Media, Introduction to App Development, Application of Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to IT Security, IT Security Management, Computer Graphics, Big Data, Design of Interactive Systems, Software Architecture, Media Communication and Psychology, Design and Creativity, Digital and Microcomputer Technology, Design and Communication of Embedded Systems, Energy Information Networks.

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

This is how long the Bachelor's degree program at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule lasts

The distance learning program in Applied Computer Science lasts a total of 7 performance semesters, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3.5 years or 42 months. You can extend the supervision period free of charge by 21 months.

These services of Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule 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

These personal factors also have a positive influence on the duration of studies:

• educational and academic background
• your willingness and ability to learn
• the relevance of your professional training or activity to the content of the study
• professional and personal circumstances