Occupational profiles of graduates
Typical responsibilities and positions for graduates are found in the area of software development and as team or project managers in software projects.
Professional areas of work for software and information engineers are strewn across multiple fields and include in particular the following areas:
- software development from the client's request to the end product tested in operation, independently of whether it involves a complete new development or integration in existing systems, and independently of whether the entire development is completed alone or in a team. The areas of software development include e.g. business information systems and databases, software for technical products and for production support as well as web services.
- selection and instalment of suitable hardware, network components and software for meeting the operational tasks.
- adaptation of standard software from simple macros for office applications to content management, intranet and internet systems and integrated ERP systems.
- integration of new systems and web services in existing systems, e.g. in the area of banks, insurance, but also in public administration and the health industry.
- system and network administration (user support, change of version, configuration changes, safety concepts, monitoring, optimising and documentation).
- development and implementation of IT and security strategies for companies (virtualisation, storage management, access rights, safety concepts,...).
- sale of IT products and services.
- IT purchases in companies (requirement analysis and evaluation of hardware and software components).
- IT business and organisation consulting.
- education and training in the area of IT, development of e-learning systems and contents.
- scientific collaboration in research projects.
