Global Software Development (MSc)
A practical Master's programme focusing on software development methodologies for intercultural and distributed teams.
Best for:Best for computer science graduates seeking to specialize in international software project management and distributed development.
Overview
The Global Software Development Master's programme at Fulda University of Applied Sciences is designed to address the challenges of modern, distributed software engineering. Students gain expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, including parallel programming and mobile application development, while emphasizing intercultural collaboration. The curriculum is highly practical, featuring project-based learning that prepares graduates for international professional environments. The programme is taught entirely in English and offers flexible study durations of three or four semesters.
What you'll do
- Engage in practical project work within international student teams.
- Develop and present software solutions in both written and oral formats.
- Apply modern development methodologies to distributed software projects.
- Participate in collaborative exercises with partners in Germany and abroad.
- Complete a Master's thesis on a relevant software development topic.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (180 or 210 ECTS) in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English (B2 level); German (A1 level).
Instruction: English
- Academic background in computer science or related fields.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- German language proficiency at A1 level.
- Academic performance equivalent to a German grade of 2.5 or better.
- Must hold a university degree equivalent to at least a Bachelor's degree.
- Applicants with 180 ECTS must earn an additional 30 ECTS during the programme.
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- University degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- German language proficiency certificate
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