Contents of studies Computer Science
Diverse and varied
The master's degree in Computer Science is characterized by its varied course offerings and many elective options. You benefit from integrated courses, lectures, seminars and projects in small groups, which are accompanied by coaches. The content of studies is geared towards the requirements of domestic and international Business and Management.
For specialisation, you choose one of three elective modules and the topic of the master's thesis. Subjects from the other elective modules are also open to you. Three compulsory modules with in-depth specialisation and further topics round off your studies. The Contextual Studies serves the interdisciplinary exchange with students of all master's degree programmes at the university and strengthens your networks.
Study programme structure
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Team building | 2 | 1 |
| Concepts of functional programming languages | 5 | 3 |
| Formal methods | 4 | 2 |
| Database systems - concepts and models | 4 | 2 |
| Specialisation *V | 9 | 6 |
| Elective events *WV | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 | 18 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Software processes | 5 | 2 |
| Parallelization and Concurrent Programming | 4 | 2 |
| Specialisation *V | 9 | 6 |
| Elective events *WV | 6 | 4 |
| Contextual Studies *K | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Technical discussions on software engineering | 4 | 2 |
| Storytelling with data | 4 | 2 |
| Project Master Computer Science | 8 | 4 |
| Master's thesis seminar | 4 | 2 |
| Specialisation *V | 4 | 2 |
| Contextual Studies *K | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| master's thesis | 28 | 0 |
| final master's examination | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 |
*E | Courses in English
*V | Specialisation: the focal points in the specialist profile are the specialisation modules offered
*WV | Elective courses: You choose two courses from other specialization options
*K| Contextual Studies
ECTS: Performance points according to the "European Credit Transfer System". According to international standards, 120 ECTS points must be earned over 4 semesters.
SWS: One hour per week (SWS) corresponds to 15 educational components of 45 minutes each.
Specialisations
At the beginning of your studies, you choose one of these three elective modules. In addition, you take four courses from other modules, allowing you to take on different roles and perspectives in projects.
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Computer organization and design | 3 | 2 |
| Embedded systems programming | 3 | 2 |
| Human-machine interaction in context | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Communication systems | 3 | 2 |
| Domain-specific software development processes | 3 | 2 |
| Architectures and Security in Distributed Systems | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Signal Processing and Context Awarness | 4 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Progressive web applications | 3 | 2 |
| Desktop web applications | 3 | 2 |
| Human-machine interaction in context | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Concepts of advanced web architectures and software design | 3 | 2 |
| Applied advanced web architectures and software design | 3 | 2 |
| Architectures and Security in Distributed Systems | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Refactoring and migration | 4 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Batch processing systems | 3 | 2 |
| Basics of machine learning | 3 | 2 |
| Neural networks | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Stream processing systems | 3 | 2 |
| Machine vision | 3 | 2 |
| Evolutionary algorithms and optimization | 3 | 2 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| Reinforcment Learning | 4 | 2 |
Learning content in detail
Study and career: yes, it's possible!
Studying part-time is challenging and at the same time very rewarding. Contact hours at the FHV, e-learning units, self-organized learning and group and project work alternate in the course of study.
You need the necessary discipline, consistent time management and an appropriate agreement with the:r employer:in. We recommend a reduction of the professional activity to 50 to 80 percent.
The four-semester master's degree in is geared to the time resources of working professionals and managers.
We support you with these organizational measures:
- Contact hours and exam dates can be planned in the long term and are generally held
Fridays from 2 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Optimized schedules: The semester is structured in three parts of five weeks each.
In each of these parts, one or two courses are held in blocks. - Examination dates directly following courses prevent clustered examinations at the end of the semester.
- Basic courses that take place during the week are recorded.
You have the opportunity to follow up on them independently of time. - Projects, group work and the possibility of self-study allow you flexible time management.
- Electronic media (scripts, e-books, etc.) help you to achieve your learning goals.
Thinking ahead with Contextual Studies
The Contextual Studies at the FHV is a flexible part of your master's degree programme and a special feature among Austria's universities of applied sciences. It allows you to pursue personal questions of interest, to work independently and explore new territory: in research, in other cultures or disciplines.
Master's degree programmes at our university of applied sciences are characterised by three elements:
1. Core Studies:
The compulsory fundamental subjects in core studies establish the specialist skills and support your professional competences.
2. Specialisation Studies:
In the chosen field of specialisation, you will enhance and specialise - depending on the degree programme - your professional access based on your interests and career goals.
3. Contextual Studies:
In a selection of more than 40 courses, you cross the boundaries between:
- disciplines and schools of thought (interdisciplinarity)
- cultures, languages and countries (internationality)
- current knowledge and the future (research and development)
Your degree programme takes you through all three basic elements. This process allows you to deepen and broaden your skills while letting you incorporate your personal interests in your programme of study.