Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Hochschule RheinMain

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

What is it?

The goal of this master's degree in computer science is to provide graduates of the bachelor's degree programs with a comprehensive further qualification at a high academic level which offers a wide range of options. Students acquire practice-relevant skills in state-of-the-art science and technology.

The standard period of study for this master’s degree program is three semesters. Its distinguishing feature are its three innovative specialization options, which can be chosen according to students’ personal interests and inclinations. These are:

embedded systems,
smart & interactive systems,
software engineering.

The master's degree program in principle qualifies students to pursue a doctorate - for example at the Inter-University Doctoral Research Center for applied computer science at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and Fulda University of Applied Sciences.

What can I do with it?

Graduates of the degree program are qualified for all fields of computer science, since the degree program is not geared to a specific occupational profile. The range of possible professional fields can therefore be found in both the academic and the non-academic job market. Graduates can carry out complex tasks in companies, scientific institutions and public administration, and can also take on management positions in IT or related areas.

For degree-seeking students: detailed information on admission requirements, application deadlines, etc. can be found on the German page.

Key facts

Study location	Unter den Eichen Campus
Standard period of study	3 semesters
Main language of instruction	German - We offer courses in English for exchange students.
Accreditation agency	ASIIN
Commencement of studies	Winter and summer semester
Contact	Our i-Punkt at the Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus is there to answer all your questions about studying and applying. You can contact Professor Ulrich Schwanecke directly for further information.

How can I apply?

Application information for full-time students.

Application information for exchange students.

THE PROGRAMM

The program according to the 2017 Examination Regulations

Students can choose one of the three course focal areas: Embedded Systems, Smart & Interactive Systems or Software Engineering.
The modules marked with * indicate focal area options. Students can apply to have a special remark about their focal areas entered on their degree transcript. The master’s thesis must be written in the focal area.

The Programm (Only in German)

A pdf file with the module descriptions of all the classes of the Master’s in Computer Science can be found here. The course contents taught in the degree program are shown in the module descriptions.

Module handbook for the 2017 Examination Regulations (Last updated: 05.02.2018)

Old versions of the module handbook can be found in the archive.

(Applies from 2017/2018 winter semester)

DATES AND DEADLINES

Examination dates

As a rule, examinations are held directly after the block of relevant classes finishes. Retakes for subjects from the previous semester are also offered.

Written examinations last between 90 and 120 minutes, while oral examinations are 25 minutes per candidate.

If part of a module involves an internship, students are required to attend for 75% of the time to pass.

The examination dates are set towards the end of the respective semester and published here and on the departmental noticeboard.

The written examinations take place at the end of the lecture period over a max. period of five consecutive weeks (the last week of the lecture period, the first four weeks of the lecture-free period).

Winter semester 2019/20 examination schedule (Last update: 16.12.19)

Please note: The written examination schedule can change up to 14 days before the examination date. Please ensure you are aware of any changes.

EXAMINATION AND STUDY REGULATIONS

Examination and study regulations

Both the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences’ general provisions for examination regulations (ABPO) and the special provisions for examination regulations (BBPO) apply for this degree program.

The examination and study regulations are provided by the Examination Office.

Examination and study regulations of the Faculty of Design Computer Science Media

Examination results

Students can access their examination results via the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences’ examination portal (HIS-QIS).

Academic records, grade overviews etc. can be accessed through QIS via a HDS-Account (HDS = HochschulDirectoryService), that is issued by the ITC (IT-Center).

Go to HSRM examination portal