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Computer Science - dual - KoSi (B.Sc.)
Course outline
Computer science has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It plays a major role in all key technologies and is therefore a study programme with excellent career prospects. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences offers two dual degree programmes in computer science. During the course outline, students are employed by an IT company.
The Cooperative Study Programme in Computer Science (KoSI) combines general and business informatics topics. Individual specialisations are possible via compulsory elective modules. In addition to KoSI, there is also the dual study programme IT Security (KITS).
| Semester | 7 semesters |
| Place of study | Darmstadt |
| Start of programme | Winter semester/Summer semester |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Admission | No admission restrictions, NC-free study programme |
| Dual/co-operative | Yes |
Study facts
- Optimise your academic success: A mix of small groups, individual support and diverse learning formats offers ideal study conditions and prepares you optimally for your career entry.
- Professional experience as part of the degree programme: A practical semester and projects with real clients help you to establish contacts in professional experience at an early stage.
- Benefit from the practical experience of our lecturers: They come from the professional world, provide you with up-to-date knowledge and prepare you for the demands of the industry.
- State university: Our study programmes are accredited and therefore quality-tested. As a state university, we do not charge tuition fees.
- Outstanding place of learning: According to UNESCO, h_da is an "outstanding place of learning for sustainable development".
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Further information
KoSI paid off in several ways: optional study abroad programme, valuable business contacts and early proof of skills in practice. The best conditions for starting a career."
Melanie Woller
T-Systems - Systems Integration, Process Consultant (CRM/BI)
Entry Requirements
KoSI is not subject to admission restrictions (no NC). The prerequisite for enrolment is a student contract with a partner company of the university. Admission requirements include the following school-leaving qualifications
- general higher education entrance qualification
- subject-specific higher education entrance qualification valid in Hesse
- entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences valid in Hesse
KoSI can be started in the winter and summer semesters. Applications should be sent directly to the partner company. If you are successful, a student contract will be concluded between you and the company. You will then be enrolled at the university. You can find the application form and further information at www.h-da.de/bewerbung. A selection of interested companies is listed at www.partner.infdl.de. A detailed description of the admission requirements can be found in the Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations (BBPO).
Study programme
A dual study programme supplements courses at the university with practical stages in the company and thus offers valuable insights into the professional world in addition to the academic university education. Compared to graduates of regular study programmes, dual study programme students acquire a higher level of practical skills and key qualifications. Dual Study Programmes also have excellent academic success and employment rates. The company remuneration during the study period enables financial independence and concentration on the course outline.
- A detailed description of the programme content can be found in the module handbook.
- You can find an overview of the individual modules in the course of study in the module diagram.
Career prospects
After successfully completing the Computer Science - dual - KoSi programme, employment in the following areas is conceivable:
- Secure software development/design, testing and maintenance
- IT and security consulting and user training
- Development, support of databases and networks
- Securing and monitoring IT infrastructure
- Design and quality assurance of embedded systems
- Software development for embedded systems
Contact us
The first place of contact for most questions about studying is our student advisors, the Student Service Centre (SSC) or direct contacts from the faculty.
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