Interdisciplinary study programme
At the intersection of information technology and business management.
Putting theory into practice
through numerous projects and case studies
Completely in English
and according to the latest industry requirements
Details and key facts
Our on-campus Master's programme Computer Science for Business bridges the gap between technical and management aspects.
On the technical side, it explores data science topics and also covers AI and machine learning.
On the business side, you will become fully competent to head IT projects, including project planning, budgeting and team leadership.
This programme is ideal for those with a technical background, an interest in IT business and an entrepreneurial drive.
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
90 ECTS
Duration
3 semesters (1.5 years)
Locaction
Campus Göttingen
Start dates
April 1st and October 1st
Entry requirements
IT-focused Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus knowledge of coding, business administration and min. B2 level English
Tuition fees
€5,940 per semester
€1,000 admin and enrolment fee (one-off)
€1,000 examination fee (one-off)
Course content
- IT architecture
- IT platforms and interfaces
- Data Science
- IT Management
- Business Process Management
- Information Security Management
- IT Project- and Development Management
- Practice project
- Master's thesis
Career prospects
With a Master of Science in Computer Science for Business, you will qualify to work in companies, organisations and start-ups as an IT Project Manager, Data Science and Machine Learning Specialist, IT Security and Compliance Analyst, Business Process Manager, Scientific Process Manager or Scientific Research Coordinator.
Job guarantee
Since there are plenty of job openings in the German job market, we are confident our students will find work shortly after they finish their studies. That's why we're offering a 20% refund on full tuition fees if they don't land a job within 9 months of graduating.
To be eligible for the refund, they must have:
- successfully completed their studies within the regular study period,
- attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 upon graduation,
- shown proof of a B2 level German language proficiency in form of a certificate
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FAQ
Our Master's programmes are all taught on campus.
Yes, classes are taught 100% in English.
Yes, you will need proof of advanced English language skills, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, ESOL CAE, BEC Higher or LanguageCert Academic. Alternatively, an English-taught Bachelor’s degree.
If you are a citizen of a country in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you do not require a visa or other documentation to enter Germany and study here. However, once you arrive and find accommodation, you must register at the local residents’ registration office.
If you come from a country other than the ones named above, you will require a visa. For more information specific to your home country, please visit the Federal Foreign Office website.
No, there are no application fees at PFH.
When you compare Germany to other European countries, you’ll find that it’s not very expensive. The living costs are just slightly higher than the EU average, with rent being the largest expense. On average, students in Germany spend around 850 EUR per month (750 EUR in Göttingen).
At PFH University, we offer international students three types of scholarships:
- Deutschland Stipendium/Germany Scholarship
- STIBET Programme & DAAD Prize
- 25% Scholarship for Top Students
Please be aware that there are no fully funded scholarships available.
About PFH
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences was recognised by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture in 1995, making it Lower Saxony's oldest private, state-recognised university. In 2007, PFH received institutional accreditation from the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA). Through its Board of Trustees and its more than 500 partner companies, the university has excellent links to business throughout Germany.
