Own degree program
General Examination Regulations of the Faculty of WIAI (APO)
The general examination regulations of the Faculty of WIAI (APO) regulate cross-course aspects such as the structure and tasks of the examination boards, permitted examination formats, the awarding of grades and other examination modalities.
It is advisable to read the APO at least once at the beginning of your studies in order to fully understand the framework of your own degree program and the study and subject examination regulations based on it, as well as the module handbooks.
Study and subject examination regulations (StFPO) and module handbooks
- Inf (B.Sc.)
- AI (B.Sc.)
- KI (B.Sc.)
- WI (B.Sc.)
- IISM (B.Sc.)
- ISoSySc (M.Sc.)
- AI (M.Sc.)
- CitH (M.Sc.)
- IRD (M.Sc.)
- WI (M.Sc.)
- IISM (M.Sc.)
Inf (B.Sc.)
The Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science aims to prepare students professionally and methodically for all areas of work required for the creation and analysis of complex and distributed software systems using modern methods. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Mathematical Foundations(21 ECTS compulsory modules)
- A2 - Computer Science Foundations(36 ECTS compulsory modules)
- A3 - Computer Science(42 ECTS compulsory area, 18-33 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A4 - Application Context Software Systems Science(5-18 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Interdisciplinary qualifications(7 ECTS compulsory area, 0-6 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A6 - Seminar and project(6 ECTS compulsory area, 9-15 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A7 - Bachelor's thesis(12 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on progress monitoring, stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. These should be read at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the compulsory areas.
Ideally, you should take the compulsory modules first, as these must be passed during your studies and form the basis for many advanced compulsory elective modules. Examples of this can be found in the sample timetable and the sample study plan. Please also note the progress review (see below).
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization, stays abroad or the progress review. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
AI (B.Sc.)
The Bachelor's degree course in Applied Computer Science encourages students to understand the requirements in different application areas in order to solve problems within these application areas in a targeted manner and with the help of modern information technologies. This becomes visible in the numerous opportunities to study computer science in a variety of application contexts. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Mathematical Foundations(21 ECTS compulsory modules)
- A2 - Computer Science(51 ECTS compulsory area, 0-12 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A3 - Applied Computer Science(9 ECTS compulsory subjects, 30-42 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Application Context Applied Computer Science(18-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Interdisciplinary qualifications(7 ECTS compulsory area, 0-6 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A6 - Seminar and project(18-24 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A7 - Bachelor's thesis(12 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on progress monitoring, stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. These should be read at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the compulsory areas.
Ideally, you should take the compulsory modules first, as these must be passed during your studies and form the basis for many advanced compulsory elective modules. Examples of this can be found in the sample timetable and the sample study plan. Please also note the progress review (see below).
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization, stays abroad or the progress review. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
KI (B.Sc.)
The interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence & Data Science degree program combines AI as a branch of computer science with statistical and mathematical methods as well as applications in the social sciences and humanities. It offers specialization options in the profile areas of data science, general AI and business informatics. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Subject-specific Mathematical Foundations(36 ECTS compulsory area, 0-12 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A2 - Computer Science(27 ECTS compulsory area, 0-21 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A3 - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science(36 ECTS compulsory area, 18-30 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A4 - Ethics and interdisciplinary skills(13 ECTS compulsory area, 0-5 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A5 - Seminar and project(18 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A6 - Bachelor's thesis(12 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on progress monitoring, stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. These should be read at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the compulsory areas.
Ideally, you should take the compulsory modules first, as these must be passed during your studies and form the basis for many advanced compulsory elective modules. Examples of this can be found in the sample timetable and the sample study plan. Please also note the progress review (see below).
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization, stays abroad or the progress review. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 on the StFPO (available soon)
🠪 to the module handbook (available soon)
🠪 to the study degree page
WI (B.Sc.)
The Bachelor's degree course in Information Systems deals with the “nervous system” of companies and other organizations in business and administration: the design and management of information processing using modern information technologies. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program, in which the areas of business informatics, computer science and mathematics are each weighted similarly:
- Area A - Fundamentals (60 ECTS compulsory)
- A1 - Basic studies in business informatics (18 ECTS compulsory area)
- A2 - Fundamentals of Computer Science (12 ECTS compulsory credits)
- A3 - Fundamentals of Mathematics & Statistics (30 ECTS compulsory subjects)
- Area B - Specialization (60 ECTS compulsory area)
- B1 - Specialization in Business Informatics (36 ECTS compulsory area)
- B2 - Specialization in Computer Science (12 ECTS compulsory area)
- B3 - Specialization in economics/law (12 ECTS credits compulsory area)
- Area C - Elective area(60 ECTS compulsory electives)
- C1 - Compulsory elective area (39 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- C2 - Seminar and project (9 ECTS compulsory electives)
- C3 - Bachelor's thesis (12 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on progress monitoring, stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. These should be read at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the compulsory areas.
Ideally, you should take the compulsory modules first, as these must be passed during your studies and lay the foundation for many advanced compulsory elective modules. In this degree program, this basic area is marked particularly simply - take these modules first! Examples of this can be found in the sample timetable and the sample study plan. Please also note the progress check (see below).
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization, stays abroad or the progress review. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
IISM (B.Sc.)
The Bachelor's degree program in International Information Systems Management aims to provide an international and management-oriented education for students who want to qualify for the operation of IT and information systems in an international context. This makes it the degree program at the WIAI with the smallest compulsory proportion of modules in (applied) computer science. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Information Systems Management(33 ECTS compulsory modules)
- A2 - International Information Systems Management (18 ECTS compulsory modules, 12 ECTS compulsory elective modules)
- A3 - Business Administration / Economics(24 ECTS compulsory area)
- A4 - Mathematical Foundations(21 ECTS compulsory area)
- A5 - Interdisciplinary competencies(6 ECTS compulsory area, 15 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A6 - Seminar and project(9 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A7 - Bachelor's thesis(12 ECTS compulsory elective credits)
- B - Internationalization and specialization(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on progress monitoring, stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. These should be read at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the compulsory areas.
Ideally, you should take the compulsory modules first, as these must be passed during your studies and form the basis for many advanced compulsory elective modules. Examples of this can be found in the sample timetable and the sample study plan. Please also note the progress review (see below).
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization, stays abroad or the progress review. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
ISoSySc (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program in International Software Systems Science teaches special knowledge and skills for the planning, development, implementation, analysis and validation of complex, locally distributed and networked software systems, which are already shaping the IT landscape today, but will do so to an even greater extent in the future. Such software systems place extraordinarily high demands on the correctness, security, robustness and efficiency of the software. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Software Systems Science(36-54 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A2 - Domain-specific Software Systems Science(0-18 ECTS electives)
- A3 - Seminar and Project(9 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Master's Thesis(30 ECTS elective credits)
- A5 - International Experience(27 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations for the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
AI (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program in Applied Computer Science offers various characteristics and options - students with a strong interest in fundamentals can choose from a wide range of theoretical modules; students with a preference for practical work can also choose two projects in addition to the Master's thesis, in which they work on current research topics. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Specialized Studies in Applied Computer Science(24-54 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A2 - Computer Science(12-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Application subjects and business informatics(0-18 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Projects (15-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Seminars (6-9 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A6 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
CitH (M.Sc.)
In the Master's degree program in Computing in the Humanities, the existing knowledge from the previous degree program is expanded to include specialist knowledge in computer science and applied computer science, thus creating a comprehensive qualification profile in Digital Humanities. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program, which are divided into 3 profiles depending on previous computer science knowledge:
Profile 1: Consecutive, interdisciplinary on the basis of a Bachelor's degree program without a component in applied computer science
- A1 - Specialized studies in Fundamentals of Computer Science and Applied Computer Science(45 ECTS compulsory area, 6 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A2 - Computing in the Humanities(24 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Seminars and projects(15 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
Profile 2: Consecutive interdisciplinary on the basis of a Bachelor's degree program with a minor in Applied Computer Science with 30 ECTS
- A1 - Specialized studies in Fundamentals of Computer Science and Applied Computer Science(27-36 ECTS compulsory area, 6 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A2 - Computing in the Humanities(30-42 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Seminars and projects(15 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS elective credits)
Profile 3: Consecutive interdisciplinary on the basis of a Bachelor's degree program with a minor in Applied Computer Science with 45 ECTS
- A1 - Specialized studies in Fundamentals of Computer Science and Applied Computer Science(15-27 ECTS compulsory area, 6 ECTS compulsory elective area)
- A2 - Computing in the Humanities(42-54 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Seminars and projects(15 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory elective credits)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
IRD (M.Sc.)
The “M.Sc. Interaction, Research & Design” course is characterized in particular by its interdisciplinary approach to the subject area. It deals with the fundamental principles of the design and evaluation of systems in the context of human-computer interaction. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Introduction to Interaction Research & Design(9 ECTS compulsory)
- A2 - Design (0-36 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Empirics (0-36 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Computer Science(0-36 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Projects (30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Seminars (6 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A6 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations for the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
WI (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program in Information Systems is designed to provide students with the ability to independently solve problems arising in the field of information systems using scientific methods, to further develop these scientific methods and, in addition, to make an appropriate contribution to solving interdisciplinary problems. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - Information Systems(24-54 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A2 - Computer Science(12-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Business Administration and Economics(12-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Seminars (6 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Internationalization (0-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A6 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
IISM (M.Sc.)
The focus of the International Information Systems Management (IISM) degree program is on deepening expertise in the operation of IT and information systems as well as discussing strategic issues in IT management. Emphasis is placed on an international orientation. This is also reflected in the module groups of the degree program:
- A1 - International Information Systems Management(12-24 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A2 - Information Systems(30-42 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A3 - Business Administration and Economics(6-18 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A4 - Seminars (6 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A5 - Internationalization (12-30 ECTS compulsory electives)
- A6 - Master's thesis(30 ECTS compulsory electives)
At the beginning of your studies, you should definitely take a closer look at the specific structure of your degree program. The basic structure of the degree program and regulations on stays abroad or internships can be found in the study and examination regulations of the degree program. You should read these at least once at the beginning of your studies.
The module handbook is needed much more frequently. This clearly lists the valid module group boundaries and the complete selection of modules that can be taken. This will be your first stop when creating your timetable and planning your studies. Make sure you always use the most up-to-date module handbook - there are often some changes at the beginning of the semester due to newly added or dropped modules. Take a look at the module selection here at the beginning of your studies and internalize the mandatory lower limits of each module group.
In addition to the different modules to be taken, the degree programs differ in terms of the options for choosing a specialization or spending time abroad. Information on this can be found in the following sections.
🠪 to the StFPO
🠪 to the module handbook
🠪 to the degree program page
Examination boards
The examination boards of the WIAI are the contact persons for questions regarding credits in Bamberg and abroad and can help with formal uncertainties regarding module selection. It is best to make a note of the examination board responsible for you, as you will need it from time to time during your studies!
Examination Board for Computer Science and Applied Computer Science
The Examination Board for Computer Science and Applied Computer Science is responsible for the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs Inf, AI, CitH, ISoSySc and IRD.
The Examination Board is the point of contact for issues such as the recognition of credits from previous degree programs, the creation of Learning Agreements for studying abroad or the extension of deadlines due to illness, for example.
In particular, students can get help with questions about credits in their current degree program by email or during consultation hours.
The Examination Board should not be confused with the Examination Office - this is where the examination schedule is drawn up and grades are recorded, admission to the final thesis is granted and the degree certificates are issued.
Examination Board WI and IISM
The Examination Board WI and IISM is responsible for the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in (International) Information Systems Management.
The Examination Board is the point of contact for issues such as the recognition of credits from previous degree programs, the creation of Learning Agreements for studying abroad or the extension of deadlines due to illness, for example.
In particular, students can get help with questions about credits in their current degree program by email or during consultation hours.
The Examination Board should not be confused with the Examination Office - this is where the examination schedule is drawn up and grades are recorded, admission to the final thesis is granted and the degree certificates are issued.
outside of the regular module handbook
In addition to the modules that can be found in the module handbook, there is another large selection of modules that can be taken. These can either be incorporated directly into the degree program or are part of other thematic certificates.
Language Center
The Language Center offers a wide range of foreign languages. These range from thematic English courses such as Business English and IT English to classics such as French and Spanish and specialties such as Swedish or Czech.
While foreign languages can be incorporated directly into all Bachelor's degree courses and the Master's degree courses in WI and IISM, it is also possible to take them voluntarily in all other degree courses (without having to take the exam).
Center for Key Competencies (ZSK)
The Center for Key Competencies (ZSK) offers modules that teach skills that are relevant to students throughout the university. These include modules such as community service, communication training and starting a business.
And the best thing is: In most Bachelor's degree programs at the WIAI, the ECTS earned there can even be transferred into the degree program!
Virtual University of Bavaria (VHB)
Via the Virtual University of Bavaria (VHB), students have access to a wide range of online courses from various universities in Bavaria. In some cases, it is possible to take an exam at the end of the semester and have the ECTS points you receive credited directly to your studies (ask the relevant examination board a few weeks in advance whether this is possible in your case). And even if not, there are many courses that are worth taking even without credit.
Focus areas
Specializations offer a good opportunity to set your own accents during your studies and to be able to prove these on your certificate when applying for jobs later. Depending on the degree course, different specializations can be pursued.
- Inf (B.Sc.)
- AI (B.Sc.)
- KI (B.Sc.)
- ISoSySc (M.Sc.)
- AI (M.Sc.)
- CitH (M.Sc.)
- IRD (M.Sc.)
- WI (M.Sc.)
- remaining degree programs
Inf (B.Sc.)
In the Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a specialization can be designated if modules from the compulsory elective area worth 12 ECTS credits have been completed in one of the specified specializations and the Bachelor's thesis has been written in this specialization:
- Theory
- Systems
- Software
It is important to note here that the specialization is not designated by default, but only at the request of the student.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
AI (B.Sc.)
In the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, the subject from which the topic of the Bachelor's thesis is taken can be designated as a specialization if at least a further 12 ECTS credits have been earned in this subject in module groups A2, A3 and A6.
It is important to note that the specialization is indicated as standard and that the specialization can only be waived upon application.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
KI (B.Sc.)
In the Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, the profile area of the Bachelor's thesis can be designated as a specialization if additional modules worth 18 ECTS credits have been completed in this profile area:
General AI profile area (WIAI, Applied Computer Science):
- Computer Graphics,
- Explainable machine learning,
- Fundamentals of Language Processing
- Information visualization,
- AI system development,
- Cognitive systems,
- cultural informatics,
- media informatics,
- human-computer interaction,
- Multimodal Intelligent Interaction,
- Speech generation and dialog systems,
- User Experience and Design;
Business Informatics profile area (WIAI, Business Informatics):
- Digital Work,
- Energy Efficient Systems,
- Health and Society in the Digital Age,
- Industrial Information Systems,
- Information Systems in Services,
- Information Systems Management,
- AI engineering in companies,
- Platform economy,
- social networks;
Data Science profile area (SoWi, Institute for Statistics):
- Mathematics in economics,
- Statistics and econometrics.
It is important to note that the specialization is indicated as standard and that the specialization can only be waived upon application.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
ISoSySc (M.Sc.)
In the Master International Software Systems Science, a specialization can be designated if at least 18 ECTS credits from module groups A1 and A2 and at least one seminar or project have been earned in one of the defined specializations and the topic of the Master's thesis has been assigned to this specialization:
- Distributed and Mobile Systems
- Software Analysis and Verification
- Service-oriented Architectures
- Communication Systems and Protocols
It is important to note that the specialization is not indicated by default, but only at the request of the student.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
AI (M.Sc.)
In the Master of Applied Computer Science, a specialization can be designated if at least two modules, at least one seminar and at least one project have been completed in one of the defined specializations and the topic of the Master's thesis has been assigned to this specialization:
- Ambient Intelligent Interaction
- Data Science
- Cultural Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Language Technology
- Media Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
It is important to note that the specialization is not indicated by default, but only at the request of the student.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
CitH (M.Sc.)
In the Master's in Computing in the Humanities, the subject from which the topic of the Master's thesis is taken can be designated as a specialization if at least a further 12 ECTS credits have been earned in this subject.
It is important to note that the specialization is indicated as standard and that the specialization can only be waived upon application.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
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IRD (M.Sc.)
In the Master's in Interaction Research & Design, a specialization can be designated if at least 18 ECTS credits and at least one project have been earned in one of the defined specializations and the topic of the Master's thesis has been assigned to this specialization:
- Design
- Empiricism
- Computer Science
It is important to note that the specialization is not indicated by default, but only at the request of the student.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
WI (M.Sc.)
In the Master's degree program in Information Systems, a specialization can be designated if modules worth 30 ECTS credits have been completed in one of the specified specializations:
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence - Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation - Digital Transformation
- Digital Health
- Energy and Sustainability - Energy and Sustainability
- Systems Development - Systems Engineering
It is important to note that the specialization is not indicated by default, but only at the request of the student.
The exact information and in particular the modules assigned to the specializations can be found in the StFPO of the degree program.
remaining degree programs
There are currently no plans to designate a specialization in the remaining degree programs.
Study progress monitoring
The progression check is intended to ensure that students first focus on the basics at the beginning of their studies and only then devote themselves to the electives. It is also intended to check suitability for the course and to ensure that it is possible to complete the course within the maximum duration of study.
Inf (B.Sc.)
During the course of the Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science you will have to finish the following courses within a limited number of semesters:
- by the end of the second semester, a total of at least 18 ECTS credits, which can be selected from module group A2, as well as successful participation in the Inf-Ment-B introductory mentoring module from module group A5 and
- the entire 36 ECTS credits from module group A2 by the end of the fourth semester
AI (B.Sc.)
During the course of the Bachelor's degree program in Applied Computer Science, students must complete the following courses within a limited number of semesters:
- by the end of the second semester, a total of at least 18 ECTS credits, which can be selected from module groups A1-A3, as well as successful participation in the Inf-Ment-B introductory mentoring module from module group A5 and
- a total of at least 50 ECTS credits by the end of the fourth semester, which can be selected from module groups A1-A6,
KI (B.Sc.)
During the course of the Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, students must complete the following courses within a limited number of semesters:
- a total of at least 18 ECTS credits by the end of the second semester, which can be selected from module groups A1-A3, as well as successful participation in the Inf-Ment-B introductory mentoring module from module group A4 and
- a total of at least 50 ECTS credits by the end of the fourth semester, which can be selected from module groups A1-A5,
WI (B.Sc.)
All modules in Area A (i.e. the 60 ECTS credits in the foundation area) must be completed in full by the end of the fourth semester at the latest.
IISM (B.Sc.)
During the course of the Bachelor's degree program in International Information Systems Management
- by the end of the second semester, a total of at least 12 ECTS credits, which can be selected from the module groups A1 and A2,
- by the end of the fourth semester, a total of at least 50 ECTS credits, which can be selected from the module groups listed in the appendix,
must be completed.
all Master Degrees
There is no progress monitoring in the Master's degree programs. Progress is only monitored via the maximum duration of study, which is normally the standard period of study plus two semesters.
Studying Abroad and Internships
Studying or doing an internship abroad is compulsory in some degree programs, but highly recommended in all cases. Here we briefly describe the possibilities of having credits from abroad recognized in your own degree program at the WIAI.
ISoSySc (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program in International Software Systems Science requires 27 ECTS with International Experience. Students have the option to...
- study computer science modules at a university abroad for at least one semester or
- complete an internship in an international context, preferably abroad, which includes topics from the professional field of computer science with a scope of at least 360 working hours (12 ECTS credits),
- complete further modules from module groups A1 and A2, or
- up to 15 ECTS credits in foreign languages (neither English nor native language).
WI (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
The Business Informatics degree programs each offer an extensive option in the elective area to bring in credits from studies abroad. To do this, the modules taken must be sent (preferably in advance) to the WI/IISM examination board, which then checks the subject-specific fit. Normally, however, almost all modules from the fields of computer science, applied computer science, business informatics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, economics, tax, law,... .
IISM (B.Sc.)
In the Bachelor's degree program International Information Systems Management, at least 12 ECTS credits (i.e. about 2 modules) should be earned at a foreign university. For this purpose, the modules taken must be sent (preferably in advance) to the WI/IISM Examination Board, which then checks the subject-specific fit. Normally, however, almost all modules from the fields of computer science, applied computer science, business informatics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, economics, tax, law,... .
In addition, it is possible to receive up to 12 ECTS credits for an internship in an international context, preferably abroad. While you generally have to find the internship yourself, our Career Center offers several internships and has some connections to companies abroad.
IISM (M.Sc.)
In the Master's degree program in International Information Systems Management, 12 ECTS credits are to be completed through an internship in an international context, preferably abroad. While you generally have to look for the internship yourself, our Career Center offers several internships and has some connections to companies abroad.
It is also possible to earn up to 18 ECTS credits (i.e. around 3 modules) at a foreign university. To do this, the modules taken must be sent (preferably in advance) to the WI/IISM examination board, which then checks the subject-specific fit. Normally, however, almost all modules from the fields of computer science, applied computer science, business informatics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, economics, tax, law,... .
remaining degree programs
Although the degree programs not yet listed do not offer a specially declared place for the recognition of modules from studies abroad, it is usually just as easy to spend a semester (or year) abroad and include suitable modules in the curriculum. Here too, it is best to have the desired modules checked for suitability by the AI/I examination board before completing them.
Academic advisory service
- The Academic Advisory Service is a suitable point of contact for detailed and further information on course content and structure. Among other things, it provides assistance with questions regarding the focus of academic work, learning and working techniques in your subject and the relevant examination and study regulations of the University of Bamberg. The Student Advisory Service should be contacted in particular by students transferring to another university to check whether credits already earned (at another university or in another degree program) can be transferred.
Course work
At the Faculty of WIAI, there are only rarely compulsory assignments during the semester. Instead, many lecturers rely on coursework: this consists of one or more voluntary assignments that are completed alone or in a group during the semester. Bonus points are then awarded for these assignments, which are added to the overall score if the final exam is passed without bonus points, and in some cases can improve the grade by up to a whole grade level.
Note: It is always possible to achieve the top grade of 1.0 without bonus points.
Sample timetable
The sample timetable shows a possible timetable for the first semester with specific times, rooms and lecturers. In addition to a suggestion of suitable modules, you can get an initial feel for how full the timetable should be in the first semester and which courses should typically be attended for each module.
As the Master's degree course offers a wide range of options from the first semester onwards, we do not provide a sample timetable here.
Sample study plan
The sample study plans are intended to show which modules provide important foundations, especially at the beginning of the degree program, and for which modules broader prior knowledge is recommended. However, this is explicitly only one of countless versions, because due to the numerous options, personal preferences and abilities as well as the specializations, no “model path” can be given here until graduation.
As the foundations for the Master's degree have already been laid in the previous degree course and a wide range of options are available from the first semester onwards, we do not offer any sample study plans here.