Practical Computer Science B.Sc.

Writing better software for a better world - we provide our students with the necessary knowledge and skills for this. After all, they will be working in a profession that will shape our society like no other. We prepare them specifically for this - with theoretical foundations and their practical implementation.
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Miede, Studienleiter

Overview of the degree program

Degree	Bachelor of Science
Standard period of study	6 semesters
Start of studies	Winter semester
Application deadline	July 15

Prerequisites

General higher education entrance qualification or
Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or
Master craftsman's examination or
subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or
a previous education recognized as equivalent

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Course of study

The Bachelor's degree course in Practical Computer Science is designed for six semesters and can always be started in the winter semester.

Basic studies

Main study program

Final thesis

International orientation

htw saar - Studienrichtung Informatik

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Practical computer science

IT is everywhere today. It accompanies us invisibly and has become a natural part of everyday life. Thanks to marketing-driven algorithms, we find out on Facebook or Instagram that our favorite band is playing its only concert in Germany in Berlin. We quickly buy a concert ticket online and book accommodation on an online platform. The evening before the concert starts, we quickly order a pizza via an app and use another app to buy a public transport ticket to the club. In the auditorium, we send a few live pictures to our friends via Messenger and then buy snacks and drinks at the bar using the payment app. The next morning, the health tracker on our wrist complains that our bodies have obviously consumed too many calories the day before and it's time for a jog. But that will have to wait: first you have to make a doctor's appointment online because of the tinnitus that hasn't gone away since the previous evening.

As diverse and far-reaching as the use of computer science is today, it is just as important to master the basics of programming and its practical application. This is why we at htw saar teach the general concepts of computer science, explain standard algorithms and illustrate them using practical examples. In doing so, we cover such diverse areas of computer science as software development, databases, networks, web applications and business informatics, while always remaining "in touch" with practice.

We achieve this by working closely with regional industry, inviting their representatives to give guest lectures, carrying out joint project work and facilitating final theses in companies. In this way, our students get to know the application areas of computer science at an early stage, how they work together with other areas or clients and how they can better understand the concerns of engineers or business stakeholders and translate them into an IT solution.

Our aim is to train our Bachelor's students in practical computer science in such a targeted and practical way that they are fit for the world of work after successfully completing their studies. We achieve this through an ideal mix of theoretical foundations and practical implementation during their studies.

The Practical Computer Science course deals with the following questions:

How is software developed? How do you combine the requirements of a client with the possibilities of IT?
What IT skills do students need to master in order to gain a foothold in business?
How do you structure databases, manage networks and program web applications?
Which software technologies are currently in demand on the market and what are they used for?
How do I adapt existing software to new requirements?

You shouldn't choose a degree course because of the financially attractive career prospects, but because it appeals to you in terms of content. This can also be philosophy or history - if you are passionate about something, you will become good at it. For practical computer science, this means: don't be blinded by the hype or the money you might earn in an IT job. Instead, only do the course if you are passionate about IT, enjoy working with it independently and feel a tingling sensation in your stomach as soon as you read about the modules on the IT course. Then you've come to the right place.
Yasin Tatar, Student

Job prospects and career

Today, IT specialists often no longer officially enter the job market after graduation, but receive an employment contract during their main course of study. This shows how highly sought-after graduates from htw saar are. Their career prospects are correspondingly good. They can work in a wide range of industries as software and app developers, be responsible for the administration of systems, set up and maintain databases or quickly move up to project management. With a little more experience, they can later work as IT consultants in consulting, train younger IT specialists or ensure the conceptual integration of complex IT landscapes in companies and public authorities.

Around 90 percent of the content of the compulsory subjects is also used in "real working life". This shows how practical the Bachelor's degree is. Electives, however, are not always found in the workplace. That's in their nature. For example, I chose astronomy because it simply interested me. It has little to do with IT and factoring! But it was a good change of subject. Because the Bachelor's degree course in practical computer science is very intensive - with broad IT knowledge, lots of specific applications and concepts that prepare you very well for your future IT job.
Michelle Blau, Absolventin

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