Global Software Development is an international, practice-oriented Master's programme. Graduates are able to work in a globally distributed team on the design and realisation of complex, distributed software systems.

Depending on the scope of the Bachelor's degree obtained (6 or 7 semesters), the standard duration of studies is 3 or 4 semesters.

A period abroad can be completed as part of the university studies.

Language of instruction: English, however an A1 in German is required.

Why Choose This Programme?

• You are aiming for a professional appointment as a software developer
• You would like to work in international teams
• You are interested in the design and realisation of complex distributed software systems

How is the programme structured?

The first two semesters comprise modules in the areas of infrastructure, programming, technologies, methods and application (in intercultural teams). The third and fourth semesters are dedicated to the preparation of the Master's thesis and attendance at a seminar with a specialisation in intercultural topics. 

A period abroad is compulsory for students with a first degree from Germany who have not yet completed a period abroad.
In the three-semester programme, the semester abroad can be completed in the second semester, in the four-semester programme also in the third semester or alternatively a work placement abroad in the third semester.

Students with a foreign first degree can choose between a 20-week internship in Germany, German language courses and attendance of other courses totalling 30 ECTS credits in the four-semester study option.

Training related to practice:

The university studies programme offers modules in the areas of infrastructure, programming, technology, methods and applications (in intercultural teams). A lot of emphasis is placed on training related to practice with many internships in our computer labs as well as project and group work.

In the third and fourth semesters, the Master's thesis is written and a Master's seminar and a seminar on intercultural topics are offered.

The university studies emphasise collaboration between German and international students. Students present their work in written and oral form, both individually and in groups, in order to develop their communication and presentation skills.

You can choose from the following compulsory elective modules:

• Advanced Big Data
• Cryptography -Theory and Applications
• Intercultural Project Management
• Research Project
• Software Development Project
• Special Topic of Global Software Development
• User Centred Development

Conception and realisation of distributed software systems:

The International Master's programme "Global Software Development" is aimed at students who wish to pursue a professional appointment as a software developer and work in international teams in the design and implementation of complex distributed software systems.

Successful graduates will acquire the following competences, among others:

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages
• Knowledge of software development processes (e.g. agile, model driven, test centred, user centred)
• Knowledge of web infrastructure and web service technologies
• Knowledge of multi-layered client-server applications
• Be able to work with multi-threading
• Be sensitive to user-friendliness and barrier free accessibility