Extension Programme Computer Science

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Computer Science is the science of systematic and automated information processing.  The Extension Programme in Computer Science is combined with other Bachelor‘s and Master’s or Diploma Degree Programmes in other subject areas. Students gain additional scientific qualifications in the fundamentals of Computer Science.

Extension Programme

Duration/ECTS-Credits
2 semesters/60 ECTS-Credits

Mode of Study
Full-time

Language
German

Requirements
see detailed information

Curriculum
Information on the curriculum  

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FAQ

After completing the extension study programme, students are able to find, build and pursue their own business ideas. In addition, students know how to found start-ups, manage innovation processes and combine subject-specific topics with business knowledge in established companies.

The Extension Programme Computer Science at the University of Innsbruck is aimed at students and graduates who want to expand their qualification profile by a scientifically sound additional education in the field of computer science.

Graduates of the Extension Programme Computer Science

  • have an understanding of central concepts of computer science and are able to describe complex systems,
  • master the methods and tools for systematic and automated information processing in the field of software and data engineering and are able to apply these independently, for example for the modelling and programming of IT systems,
  • are particularly qualified for computer-related professions within, but also outside of the field of the study programme they are extending.

Graduates of the extension programme are in particularly qualified for IT-related tasks in industry, trade and economy, medicine, banking and insurance, as well as for service providers of all kinds. Career opportunities can be found in the field of, but also outside the field of the extensin programme.

Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics (in German)

Curriculum

Information on the curriculum (2024W)

The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

 In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
 available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)

Admission

Admission to the Extension Programme Computer Science requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the following Bachelor’s, Master’s or Diploma Study Programmes:

Recommended Course Sequence

The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.

The standard duration of the study programme is 2 semesters or 50 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).

7.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Programming
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Functional Programming
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Computer Architecture
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Data Base Systems
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Software Architecture

7.5 ECTS-Credits: Algorithms and Data Structures
  5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to object-oriented programming
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Software Engineering
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Professional Skills

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