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Perspectives

Are you interested in the M.Sc. Computer Science program and wondering what you can do with the degree? Or you are already close to graduation and wonder what now? Below you will find information about career prospects.

  • Qualifications

    You can analyze and formulate problems and set up abstract models

    In addition to a broadened and deepened specialized knowledge in theoretical and practical areas of computer science, you will master the mathematical and computer science methods to analyze problems in their basic structure, to formulate them, to set up abstract models and to work on the resulting tasks in teams organized on the basis of division of labor or independently, to record the results of others and to communicate your own results.

    You will be able to apply scientific methods in research and practice

    In particular, you are able to apply scientific methods and findings to informatically difficult and complex problems both in practice and in research.

    You have established a very good foundation

    Due to the basic orientation of the training, you are well prepared for lifelong learning and for a managerial assignment in different professional fields.

  • Fields of Activity

    Exzellent Career Prospects

    Your career opportunities can be rated as consistently good to very good. The demand for computer scientists with a theoretically well-founded education is high.

    Computer scientists with a master's degree continue to be sought-after employees. In recent years, many of our graduates have reached leading positions in larger companies or have successfully participated in company start-ups.

    Your qualification is valued by the industry

    It is remarkable that the high qualification of our graduates is recognized and appreciated by the industry even without a subsequent doctorate.

  • Doctorate

    Not only if you are interested in an academic career, but especially if you enjoy scientific work, you should consider a doctorate.

    It is advantageous if you can continue working in the field of your master's thesis. However, it is also no problem to choose a new field of work for your doctoral thesis. If you are interested in a doctorate, it is best to contact the professor whose field of work interests you the most.

    For more information about a doctorate at our department, please see Doctoral Studies and Habilitation.

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