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Distance Learning
Bachelor
Software Development (B.Sc.)

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Start your online study programme in Software Development today

Softwareentwicklung is more than just technology: it provides solutions for a safer and simpler future. With your bachelor's in Softwareentwicklung, you can actively shape this progress. You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge in software development and complement it with essential IT and technical skills. At the same time, you’ll develop a deep understanding of emerging technologies and digital trends. After graduating, you’ll be equipped to create innovative software solutions and play a key role in driving digitalisation and automation. You can complete your studies in either English or German.

Summary

Your study programme summed up

Study programme & degree

B.Sc., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en, de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible

Starting date

Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date

Study duration & extension

36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge

Locations

Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre

Study fees

Starting at 249€/month, depending on model

Current discount campaign

Recognition & Admission

All details on recognition and admission can be found directly on the page of your desired study programme.

Study Programs

Your online study programmes in software development

The software development programme is available in German and English.

Admission requirements for the German programme:

Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.
Foreign students must provide proof of German language skills.

Your advantage: This degree prepares you for the current challenges of the labour market and can kick-start your career.

Admission requirements for the English programme:

Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.
For the English-language programme, we require proof of your English language skills.

Your advantage: This degree programme prepares you for the English-speaking international job market.

Bachelor Softwareentwicklung (B.Sc.)*

*Translated: Software Development.

180 ECTS credits. Language: German.

Bachelor Software Development (B.Sc.)

180 ECTS credits. Language: English.

Study Content

Bachelor Software Development: your electives

With your bachelor's in Software Development, you’ll study with a strong focus on practice. In the German programme, you’ll choose two elective modules each from areas A, B, and C, such as “Cloud Computing,” “Einführung in NLP,” or “Mobile App Design.” In the English programme, you’ll choose from modules like AI Specialist, International Management and Leadership, or Robotics and Production Engineering.

Module	ECTS credits
Elective A (es sind 10 CP zu wählen)
Introduction to Data Protection and Cyber Security	5
Cloud Computing	5
Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality	5
Project: X-Reality	5
Design Basics: Seeing and Understanding	5
User Experience	5
Cryptography	5
Mathematics I	5
Digital and Information Technology	5
Introduction to the Internet of Things	5
Introduction to Data Science	5
Deep Learning	5
Business Intelligence	5
Project: Object Oriented and Functional Programming with Python	5
Artificial Intelligence	5
Business 101	5
Introduction to User Research	5
Elective B (es sind 10 CP zu wählen)
User Interface Design and Ergonomics	5
IT Infrastructure	5
Introduction to Computer Graphics	5
Seminar: Ethical and Social Aspects of XR	5
UX Prototyping	5
Project: AWS - Cloud Essentials	5
Project: AWS - Cloud Advanced	5
System Pentesting Basics	5
Threat Modeling	5
Introduction to Robotics	5
Embedded Systems	5
Statistical Computing	5
Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization	5
Project: Build a Data Mart in SQL	5
Project: Business Intelligence	5
Introduction to NLP	5
Project: NLP	5
Change Management	5
Project: Design Thinking for IT	5
Elective C (es sind 10 CP zu wählen)
Data Structures and Java Class Library	5
Programming of Web Applications - Web-based Business Information Systems	5
Object-oriented Programming with C#	5
Application Development with Unity	5
Mobile App Design	5
Project: Application Design	5
DevSecOps and Common Software Weaknesses	5
Project: Agile DevSecOps Software Engineering	5
Sensor Technology	5
Project: Sensors and Actors	5
Cloud Computing	5
Project: Design for the Internet of Things	5
Advanced Data Analysis	5
Project: Data Analysis	5
Data Engineering	5
Project: Data Engineering	5
Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques	5
Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context	5
Negotiation Techniques	5
Organizational Behavior	5
Studium Generale I	5
Studium Generale II	5
Elective D (es sind 30 CP zu wählen)
Internship: Computer Science & Business Information Systems	30
Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making	5
Collaborative Work	5
Computer Science and Society	5
Digital Business Models	5
IT Project Management	5
Project: Digitalization and Automation Hackathon	5

Career

Your professional future

DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, you ensure seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. you optimise the software development process by implementing automation techniques and continuous integration/delivery. your focus is on improving the efficiency and reliability of applications. by conducting analyses and optimising processes, you support the team in delivering software solutions faster, significantly impacting the success of IT projects.

Distance Learning
Bachelor
Software Development (B.Sc.)

Start your online study programme in Software Development today