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Study alongside the world’s leading scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs
Combining a research-driven approach, strong academic culture, and direct connections to the business world, Constructor University in Bremen offers a Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc CSSE) program.
Learning and working alongside a network of world-class experts will help you gain cutting-edge knowledge and equip you with the most up-to-date tech skills. The students have the opportunity to participate in research, summer internships, and industry projects, all of which prepare them for international careers.
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From Switzerland to Germany: a global academic journey for tomorrow's digital leaders
Our study programs are conducted at two distinct locations: the Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen and Constructor University Bremen, an international private institution. These programs prioritize the enhancement of participants' personal development, with a particular focus on fostering their soft and intercultural skills.
According to THE (Times Higher Education), Constructor University is Germany’s #1 most international campus, welcoming students from over 110 countries.
The program includes activities in both Schaffhausen and Bremen, giving you the opportunity to travel and meet colleagues, professors and business partners. All travel expenses between the two campuses are covered by Constructor University.
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Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Constructor is a global institution dedicated to promoting Science, Education and Technology. The growing ecosystem comprises education and research as well as commercial technology spin-offs, consulting services and investment funds.
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Bremen, Germany
Constructor University Bremen, Germany – offers a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs and the academic and research excellence that grant students the qualifications that are required to work and excel in the most needed global careers of our digitalized world.
Key facts
Rankings
#1
International university in Europe (THE 2023)
#1
private university in Germany (THE 2023)
93%
Job success within a year (Alumni survey)
100+
Student clubs, 1 campus
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Program
The Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Constructor University Bremen is a research-oriented consecutive master program that complements a broad spectrum of research-oriented technological education with essential management and leadership skills to educate the future technology leaders in research and industry. To prepare students for this role of technology leaders in research and industry, it offers a solid training in Software Engineering regarding development and management, as well as technical core courses in three subject areas that are presently at the utmost importance
- Software Engineering,
- Cybersecurity, and
- Artificial Intelligence.
These offers mirror the Constructor University's research-centric approach. Thereby, excellent teaching competence is guaranteed and hands-on experiences from the forefront of the state-of-the-art in research and industry are provided.
Students have seamless access to the educational offer at both sites. Many courses in the software engineering subject area will be taught by distinct experts in the field at Constructor University which are also adjunct faculty of JUB. Moreover, this cooperation will enable quick access to real world applications and the IT job market via Constructor's excellent international network. On the Constructor University side, this comes together with excellent support via the Career Center and offers towards start-ups (local support, incubators, etc.). Finally, due to the approach to have the Master of Science being taught at two sites (Bremen, Schaffhausen), students have access to both locations but will also become “native” in modern remote collaboration approaches.
Overall, by completing the master study, students will acquire the core expertise of digital leaders, with a solid technological backbone developed along three complementary areas, with additional core management and leadership skills that characterize the educational journey. They will acquire the essential soft skills for an active digital technology leadership in the contemporary global and multiethnic society, thanks to the international environment that characterizes Constructor. Overall, this education will enable them to enter research via Ph.D. programs and to succeed in the job market in high profile roles.
Study program structure
The Curriculum at a Glance
The curriculum of the Computer Science and Software Engineering master program is divided into four semesters and takes two years to complete. Each semester is composed of a mixture of core technical content, project/seminar work, management & leadership education and academic skills work, leading to a master’s thesis that can cover academic research, industrial applications or developments towards a start-up.
The modules are grouped into several domains, as outlined in the Schematic Study Plan.
In order to graduate, students take out of these modules a total of 120 ECTS with
- Technical CORE Modules: 45 ECTS,
- Management Modules: 15 ECTS,
- Leadership / Academic Skills Modules: 15 ECTS,
- Capstone Project: 15 ECTS,
- Master Thesis module: 30 ECTS.
If of interest, students can replace 5 ECTS of Technical CORE Modules by a Research Project module.
Schematic Study Scheme
All students take 15 ECTS of lecture modules from the Software Engineering subject area. It is also mandatory to take at least one main content module (5 ECTS) from Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence each.
The software engineering area exposes a broad range of methodological and systematic approaches for developing software and related applications in a professional environment. All three main content modules are mandatory. At least one further core module can be taken to make this area the specialization of a student. A majority of the modules in this area are taught in presence at Schaffhausen.
In the Cybersecurity specialization, Cryptography is the entry module into the field. This content is complemented by extended courses on security methods, tools and technologies both on system and on network level.
The Artificial Intelligence specialization covers a spectrum of the field ranging from methods in machine learning over (symbolic) artificial intelligence techniques up to applications in cyberphysical systems.
To equip students with market-relevant management skills they take modules in the fields of product development, marketing and change management. All modules are mandatory for the program.
Success in industry and research is further strengthened with a set of Leadership and Academic Skills Modules. All modules below have to be taken in order to graduate.
To explore the full development process of a software application with relation to the areas of specialization of the program, all students take the three modules of the Capstone Project. It is highly recommended to take the three modules in their numerical order, to gain full experience of the project. Students with a strong drive towards academic research can replace in their third semester one Technical CORE Module by the Research Project, which is carried out in one of the research areas of the Faculty.
The master studies are concluded by a 6-month Master Thesis, which extends over the fourth and final semester.
Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc) program handbook Fall 2023
Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc) program handbook Fall 2022
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Iana Domnina
Recruitment Counselor & Admissions Officer
Student Recruitment
Email: idomnina@constructor.university
Office: RLH, Room 291
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Our strategic advisory board: chaired by a Nobel Prize winner
Our strategic advisory board is chaired by Nobel Prize Winner Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and its members include some of the world’s most prominent scientists and academics, along with globally recognized business and thought leaders who act as trustees of the resources and mission of our institutions.
A network-oriented education
Build a multi-location network of experts and leaders early in your program
Join a community of like-minded people who believe that technology can help us to strive toward building a better, more sustainable future. With more than 110 countries represented on the Schaffhausen and Bremen campuses, you will create lasting connections across the globe that will follow you throughout your career.
We seek to immerse our program participants in science, technology and business from day one of the program – through courses designed and mentored by a powerful network of leading scientists and entrepreneurs and unique projects promoting active learning, such as the Capstone Project.
The Alumni and Career Services Center accompanies students through all stages of their career development in order to enable them to achieve their professional goals. The Career Services Center organizes career fairs, company recruiting events, as well as training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more.
School of Computer Science & Engineering
This study program is part of the School of Computer Science & Engineering.
The School of Computer Science and Engineering focuses on research and development in information, communication, and production technologies, intelligent and autonomous systems, as well as the flow of goods.
Key disciplines in the school include Computer Science, Robotics, and Electrical Engineering.
