CURRICULUM

• Introduction to computer science
  Information representation, algorithms and data structures. You’ll be exploring the keys concepts of computer science as well as developing your programming skills and examining hardware, networks and software systems.

• Business 101
  Business 101 teaches you the fundamentals of business administration and doing business. Gain insight into general organisational approaches of companies.

• Object-oriented programming with Java
  Study the key elements of Java, applying Java programmes to solve concrete problems. Develop an understanding of basic object-oriented concepts and how they differ from one another.

• Statistics – probability and descriptive statistics
  Learn the essentials of probability and descriptive statistics. Explore random variables, probability density distributions and key statistical concepts. Understand inequalities and limit theorems.

• Collaborative work
  Build key interdisciplinary competency to develop connections and navigate networking opportunities. Learn about:

  • collaborative learning and working practices

  • constructive cooperation with others

  • creative thinking

  • empathy

  • emotional intelligence.

• Requirements engineering
  Defining the technical requirements for an IT system is one of the major steps in software development. Explore the techniques in documenting procedures and learn to apply them in business.

• Management accounting
  Learn about the role management accounting plays in business profitability. Develop your knowledge of cost and performance measurements and their impact on internal decisions, controls, and budgeting processes.

• Data structures and java class library
  Develop your object-oriented programming knowledge with a deeper understanding of data structures and their application in the Java language. OnIn this module you’ll apply and compare various objects in Java, explore the functionality of character strings and calendar objects, and understand how streams in Java are used.

• Introduction to academic work for IT and technology 

  Develop an understanding of scientific thinking and academic work, with a focus on how to apply theories, methods, and models related to IT, and how to produce independent academic papers by analysing and classifying different sources of literature.

• Introduction to process management 

  Understanding how to implement processes and manage change is key to success in business. Gain experience in enterprise modelling and learn to identify challenges, so you’re better equipped to manage risk.

• Corporate finance and investment 

  Introduction to the theory and practice of corporate finance, the role of financial markets and investment processes. Learn the fundamentals of modern corporate finance, risk factors and financial statement analysis, – including investment processes and estimating expected cash flows.

• Fundamentals of IT and ERP systems 

  Open-source software and cloud computing have opened new possibilities for business. Gain an understanding of their role in successful enterprise resource planning and how they can improve competitive advantage.

• Database modelling and database systems 

  Our society relies on stored data. So that data needs to be retrieved and processed quickly when it’s needed. Discover the database tools and techniques that the modern world depends on, including SQL and NoSQL.

• Digital business models 

  Learn about underlying patterns and key factors influencing digital business models – how does a company generate, deliver and secure value? Get an overview of business model concepts, including the influence of digitalisation.

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• IT law 

  Learn how to navigate through contracts, respect intellectual property rights, handle copyright, software patent issues, grasp the core ideas of data protection, and assess the different approaches to IT law across regions like the European Union, the United States, and India.

• Intercultural and ethical decision-making 

  Gain the skills to understand intercultural competencies, diversity, and ethics development. Plan and implement learning processes in these areas by creating a case study.

• Programming information systems with Java EE 

  Master Java technology stack for web applications, learning to create tailored web solutions to solve specific problems. This practical module will equip you with the skills to assess and apply diverse web technologies for building application interfaces, integrating business logic and connecting to database systems.

• Agile project management 

  Gain a practical introduction to agile project management and learn to distinguish it from a plan-driven approach. Learn the values, activities, and roles of typical agile procedures and practice with an example project.

• Project: AI excellence with creative prompting techniques 

  Immerse yourself in generative AI as you explore and apply prompting techniques. Create AI-generated content and assess the effectiveness of your prompts. Refine those skills in real-world scenarios while considering the ethics of the design and use of AI for basic prompting techniques.

• Theoretical computer science and mathematical logic 

  Explore key concepts at the heart of applications such as Structured Query Language (SQL) queries. You’ll examine the difference between propositional and predicate logic and experiment with Petri nets or define the P-NP problem.

• Internship I (*)
  Develop your practical and analytical skills by doing an internship and improving your employability. In several preparation tutorials, you’ll consider the working environment and the overall goal of your placement.

• Internship II (*)
  As with the first internship, this is an opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in an entrepreneurial environment. Develop your communication style, problem solving ability and time management.

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Big data and business intelligence

• Big data technologies
  This module introduces the four ‘Vs’ of data – and data sources and types. Learn about the most common data storage formats and the challenges large amounts of data pose for underlying infrastructure.

• Cloud computing
  An introduction to cloud computing, its enabling technologies, and analytics capabilities. Learn about cutting-edge advances like serverless computing, storage, and popular cloud offerings.

IT operations and project management

• IT service management
  Learn about the IT services that keep IT systems running. This module builds knowledge and expertise to provide IT services to organisations, mainly based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

• Project: IT service management
  Take the opportunity to analyse and evaluate certain aspects of IT service management within a project framework. You can apply the theory you have learnt to propose practical solutions to company-specific situations.

Cyber security

• Introduction to data protection and cyber security
  This module covers important IT security concepts. Learn terminology, typical application fields, IT security application areas, and standard procedures and techniques.

• Cryptography
  Hash functions, One-Time Pad, symmetric and asymmetric methods. Sounds like a different language? Analyse the various cryptographic processes so you’re equipped to protect critical data in today’s online society.

International marketing and sales

• International marketing
  Learn about strategic marketing in an international context including cultural differences and how they influence international marketing management. Gain insight into:

  • international market research

  • strategic planning

  • and the ethics of international marketing.

• Online marketing
  Examine different types of online marketing such as advertising campaigns and email marketing. You’ll compare channels, consider legal aspects like GDPR and evaluate campaigns with web analytics.

Supply chain management and industry 4.0

• Supply chain management I
  Gain a theoretical and a practical view of supply chain management (SCM). You’ll consider logistical and modern processes, flows and network standards for SCM.

• Supply chain management II
  Learn how to build and maintain a competitive advantage through robust SCM. Analyse strategic activities and instruments in the Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Return process categories.

Human resources

• Introduction to new work
  Companies are moving away from bureaucratic systems and hierarchical structures towards empowerment, democracy and self-management. Develop an understanding of agile principles and the implications for HR and leadership teams.

• Organisational behaviour
  This module allows you to examine corporate culture, organisational structures, and individual mechanisms. Explore leadership styles, power structures, negotiation strategies, decision-making and more.

Big data and business intelligence

• Business intelligence
  This module introduces the procedures and models for data provision, information generation and analysis. Build skills in data warehousing and develop techniques to optimise business activities.

• Project: business intelligence
  This module introduces the procedures and models for data provision, information generation and analysis. Build skills in data warehousing and develop techniques to optimise business activities.

IT operations and project management

• IT project management
  This module provides fundamental IT project management concepts. Learn about project management and organisation, develop cost-management skills, and solve IT project management problems.

• IT architecture management
  This module defines a future blueprint for particular IT developments, including service strategies and available technologies for IT service providers.

Cyber security

• Technical and operational IT security concepts
  Confidentiality, integrity and availability are key issues in today’s IT systems. As well as learning how to evaluate an IT network, you’ll develop protection profiles, design monitoring tools and interpret Big Data.

• Project: configuration and application of SIEM systems
  With help from a tutor, you’ll take on the challenging task of implementing a Security Incident Event Management tool in an enterprise IT environment. Look at the data sources and formats and learn to convert technical data into operational information.

International marketing and sales

• Applied sales I
  Globalised demand and intense competition mean that winning customers is increasingly difficult. So, effective sales thinking is vital. Examine key concepts like sales organisation and alternative channels – plus, fine-tune your negotiation skills.

• Applied sales II
  Deepen your knowledge of fundamental sales principles. Explore how customer satisfaction and loyalty contribute to successful sales management and apply your skills in a real-world case study.

Supply chain management and industry 4.0

• Product development in industry 4.0
  In the context of the fourth industrial revolution, you’ll look at the impact of new trends on product development. Consider how alternative approaches to design put the consumer at the centre.

• Project: smart product solutions
  In a practical project framework, showcase how you’ve applied agile engineering methods to smart product solutions. And demonstrate you can choose the right tools to analyse different business models.

Human resources

• Digital HR
  Digitalisation has enabled HR departments to escape their traditional image as personnel ‘administrators’. Explore the value they can add through the latest technological developments, such as artificial intelligence.

• International HR management
  This module provides an overview of special features, opportunities, risks and challenges in country-specific and cross-national human resources management and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.