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The Hasso Plattner Institute offers a practically-oriented computer science study program at an internationally recognized institute. This study includes the Germany-wide unique "IT-Systems Engineering" program and the new master programs: "Digital Health", "Data Engineering", and "Cybersecurity."

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  1. Studies
  2.  > Degree Programs
  3.  > Master
  4.  > IT Systems Engineering

Master's Program: IT Systems Engineering

Program overview

  • Title: IT-Systems Engineering
  • Degree: Master of Science
  • Standard length of studies: 4 semesters
  • Credits: 120
  • Language of instruction: German (DSH 2)
  • Start of studies: Summer + Winter Semester
  • Application deadline: 15 January / 15 July 
  • Costs: No tuition (only University of Potsdam's semester fees)
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If you already hold a bachelor´s degree in the field of IT Systems Engineering or in a similar equivalent field of studies, and if you have achieved excellent grades as part of that degree and are interested in our study goals and content, we look forward to receiving your application.

Our capacity is limited due to the fact that we guarantee our master´s students small study groups and the support of an individual professor. 60 students are accepted into the master´s program each year. Enrollment is possible in summer and winter semester. The application deadline is January 15 for summer semester and July 15 for winter semester. Submitted applications are evaluated by the Master´s Program Admissions Board at our institute.

Goal of the Master´s Program - Preparation for Leadership Positions

Graduates from the master´s program are given the academic and practical tools needed to take up leading industry positions such as system architects and project managers. 

Study Content

The study content of the master's program is predominantly process-oriented. The processes of development, distribution and use of software systems play a great role in the program. The prerequisite for entry into the master's program is the completion of product-oriented academic training.

In addition to specializations in IT engineering, students also acquire so-called "soft skills" which form a major part of successful project management in software project development.

Module Groups

Basic Topics

  • IT-Systems Engineering
    - Analysis, Design, Engineering, Maintenance
  • Two Specializations
    - Concepts and Methods, Technologies and Tools and Specialization
  • Softskills
    - Management Skills
    - Law and Economics
    - Communication
    - Design Thinking, Design Thinking Advanced
    - Management and Leadership
  • Masterproject
  • Masterthesis

Specializations

  • Business Process & Enterprise Technologies
  • Human Computer Interaction & Computer Graphics Technology
  • Internet, Security & Algorithm Engineering
  • Operating Systems & Information Systems Technology
  • Software Architecture & Modeling Technology

There are no prescribed core courses in the master´s program. The course offerings are designed to offer a variety of choices. 

An overview of all modules of the master's program IT-Systems Engineering can be found here. (Geman only)

Scope of the Master’s Program

A student must have achieved a minimum of 120 graded credit points to receive a Master's Degree:

  • 24 credit points in IT Systems Engineering
  • 6 credit points in ITSE Management Skills
  • 2 selected specializations with 3 modules:
    - Concepts and Methods
    - Techniques and Tools
    - Specializations
  • 12 credit points in Soft Skills
  • 12 credit points Master Project
  • 30 credit points Master Thesis

Model Curriculum: Master IT Systems Engineering

Application

Further information on application as well as study and examination regulations can be found on the page Application for the Master's Program.

 

Application

Application deadline for the master program at HPI ist July 15 for the winter term and January 15 for the summer term.

Contact

Study adviser

For questions regarding the academic programs please contact:

  • Prof. Dr. Holger Giese
    Tel.: +49 (0)331 5509-314
    E-Mail: studinfo(at)hpi.de
     
  • Consultations
    Tuesday, 11 am till 1 pm
    (and by arrangement)
     

Study adviser for M. Sc. IT Systems Engineering

For questions regarding the dregee program Master IT Systems Engineering please contact:

 

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Master Projects

Here you can find an overview of past master projects at HPI.