Specializations

A specialization in core computer science offers you the opportunity to gain advanced expertise in the key areas of computer science – theoretical computer science, computer engineering and practical computer science.

This sounds good to you? Then choose – according to your interests – at least 42 ECTS from the following range of modules:

• 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 Neural 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

Course of study

What will my studies look like if I choose "Core Computer Science" as my specialization?

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Biology and medicine generate huge amounts of data – with bioinformatics you will learn how to tame and utilize this data.
With a specialization in bioinformatics, you will acquire the necessary know-how to analyse complex data sets and gain new insights into fundamental biological questions and human diseases.

Would you like to become an expert in bioinformatics? Then first complete the following 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

In addition, you will take at least 12 ECTS credits – according to your interests – from the following compulsory elective modules:

• 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

Course of study

What will my studies look like if I choose "Bioinformatics" as my specialization?

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How do people interact with information, multimedia, and AI systems? How can such systems be designed to ideally support their users?
As a specialist in human-centred computing, you combine computer science with human-centred design, making you a sought-after expert in developing user-friendly interaction systems.

Would you like to specialize in human-centred computing? Then complete the compulsory module "INF-M-HCC-RSRCH Research Project in Human-Centred Computing" (18 ECTS) and choose at least 24 ECTS from the following compulsory elective modules:

• 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 ECTS

Course of study

What will my studies look like if I choose "Human-centred computing" as my specialization?

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You want to help shape the corporate world of tomorrow? As an expert in (management) information systems, you combine economic thinking with IT expertise. You will analyze and develop efficient IT solutions for operational requirements.

Become a specialist in Information Systems by completing the compulsory module "INF-M-IS-SEM Advanced Seminar Information Systems (12 ECTS)" and additionally choosing at least 30 ECTS from the following compulsory elective modules:

• DAT-M-MLS-AXAI Advanced Explainable AI, 6 ECTS
• FIDS-WI-IB-M05 Neural 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 in 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

Course of study

What will my studies look like if I choose "Information Systems" as my specialization?

Course of study for the specialization "information systems" (start of studies in the winter semester, full-time) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)