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Specializations

Become a specialist

Computer science is a science whose fields of application are becoming more versatile every day. That's what makes it so exciting for us.?

We reflect this wide variety in research and teaching by offering you four specializations in your Master's program, which correspond 1:1 to the research focus areas of our faculty:

  • Core Computer Science
  • Bioinformatics
  • Human-Centred Computing
  • Information Systems?

All specializations have a scope of 42 ECTS. They offer you the opportunity to research current topics and carry out projects to prepare for your Master's thesis. If you complete one of the specializations, this specialization can be highlighted on your degree certificate.


Core Computer Science

The specialization in Core Computer Science provides you with the opportunity to gain in-depth expertise in the core areas of computer science: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Practical & Applied Computer Science.

Is the specialization perfect for you? Then complete modules totaling at least 42 ECTS credits from the following range of modules according to your own choice:

  • INF-M-CCS-MATH Lectures in Mathematics, 3-18 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-COM Complexity Theory, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-ALCOM Topics in Algorithms and Complexity Theory, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-TOP Topics in Theoretical Computer Science, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-LOG Topics in Logic and Formal Methods, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-MOD Non-Standard Models of Computation, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-BINF-OPT Optimization, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-BINF-ALGBIO Algorithmic Bioinformatics, 6 ECTS?
  • DAT-M-MLS Advanced Explainable AI, 6 ECTS?
  • DAT-M-MML Modern Machine Learning, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-ACA Advanced Computer Architecture, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-ACN Advanced Computer Networks, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CSS-EMB Embedded Systems, 6 ECTS?
  • DAT-M-MLS-ENG Data Engineering, 6 ECTS?
  • DAT-M-MLS-DIPAI Digital Image Processing – AI-based Approaches, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-CRYPT Post-Quantum Cryptography, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CCS-RSRCH Computer Science Research Project, 12 ECTS?
  • FIDS-WI-IB-M05 Neuronal?Networks: An application-oriented introduction, 6 ECTS?
  • HCAI-M02 AI Ethics, 6 ECTS?
  • HCAI-M08 Advanced Information Behaviour, 6 ECTS?
  • HCAI-M09 Deep Reinforcement Learning for Human Decision Strategies, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-CSS-EXT Core Computer Science: International and External Studies, 3-12 ECTS?

Bioinformatics

Biology and medicine produce enormous amounts of data—bioinformatics allows you to master and use it. By specializing in bioinformatics, you’ll gain the skills to analyze complex datasets and uncover new insights into fundamental biological questions and human diseases.

Do you also want to become an expert in bioinformatics?

Then complete the compulsory modules (30 ECTS):

  • INF-M-BINF-BIOL Biology for Computer and Data Scientists, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-BINF-ALGBIO Algorithmic Bioinformatics, 6 ECTS
  • INF-M-BINF-RSRCH Research Project in Bioinformatics, 18 ECTS

and compulsory elective modules totalling?at least 12 ECTS from the following range of modules at your own choice:

  • DAT-M-CLS-STATBIO Statistical Bioinformatics, 6 ECTS
  • DAT-M-CLS-HIGHDIM Analysis of High-Dimensional Data, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-BINF-OPT Optimization, 6 ECTS
  • INF-M-BINF-SEM Current Topics in Bioinformatics, 6 ECTS?
  • INF-M-BINF-EXT Bioinformatics: International and External Studies, 3-12 ECTS.

Human-Centred Computing

How do people interact with information systems, multimedia systems or AI systems? How can these systems be designed in a user-centered way in order to provide people with the best possible support??As an expert in the field of human-computer interaction, you combine computer science with human-centered design and are a sought-after expert in designing user-friendly interaction systems.

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You can complete the specialization in Human-Centred Computing

by passing the compulsory module

  • INF-M-HCC-RSRCH Research Project in Human-Centred Computing, 18 ECTS

and compulsory elective modules totalling?at least 24 ECTS from the following range of modules at your own choice:

  • INF-M-HCC-INT1 Interaction Technologies I, 6 ECTS

  • INF-M-HCC-INT2 Interaction Technologies II, 6 ECTS?

  • INF-M-HCC-AHCI Advanced Topics in HCI, 6 ECTS?

  • INF-M-HCC-CLUB Current Developments in Human-Computer Interaction (Journal Club), 6?ECTS

  • HCAI-M02 AI Ethics, 6?ECTS

  • HCAI-M08 Advanced Information Behaviour, 6?ECTS

  • HCAI-M09 Deep Reinforcement Learning for Human Decision Strategies, 6?ECTS

  • INF-M-HCC-EXT Human-Centred Computing: International and External Studies, 3-12 LP .


Information Systems

Do you want to design the business world of tomorrow? As an expert in Information Systems you combine business and information technology know-how. You are a specialist in analyzing and designing efficient IT solutions for business environments.?

Become an Information Systems specialist by

completing the compulsory module

  • INF-M-IS-SEM Advanced Seminar Information Systems, 12 ECTS

and compulsory elective modules totalling?at least 30 ECTS from the following range of modules at your own choice:

  • DAT-M-MLS-AXAI Advanced Explainable AI, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-IB-M05 Neuronal?Networks: An Application-oriented Introduction, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-IB-M02 Social Network Analysis, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-IB-M04 Digital Platforms and the AI Economy, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-SEC-M02 Security of mobile systems?, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-SEC-M03 Multilateral Security: Anonymous Communication Systems,?6 ECTS?
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-SEC-M04 IT Security Practice, 6 ECTS?
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-BIS-M01 Business Engineering, 6 ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSs-BIS-M04 Process Mining, 6 ECTS?
  • WI-MSc-IB-M05 Intelligent Agents and Reinforcement Learning, 6? ECTS
  • FIDS-WI-MSc-M02 Security of data-intensive applications??, 6 ECTS
  • INF-M-IS-EXT Information Systems: International and External Studies, 3-12 ECTS?


Any Questions?

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