Attractive Programmes.
Excellent Prospects.
Software Engineering
and Management
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Campus Heilbronn
Prospects
At the heart of complex, multidimensional organisations, software
engineering involves more than just
the development of modern information systems. Consequently, software
engineers need to move beyond the
boundaries of their job-specific expertise and enhance their professional profiles by acquiring managerial
and interpersonal competences.
Software engineers who aim to be
future business leaders should not
only possess such multiple skills, but
should be able to translate theoretical
knowledge into business practices,
engender interdisciplinary dialogues
and communicate successfully in an
international and intercultural environment.
The M.Sc. Software Engineering and
Management has been tailored to the
needs of students who are interested
in interdisciplinary approaches and
seek a good foundation for their
future careers.
Where the technological,
organisational and entrepreneurial
aspects of software development meet,
you enter the exciting world of Software
Engineering and Management ...
„Whatever career path you choose
- be it software engineering or
management – it is the problem
solving capacity you have acquired
in this Master programme that gives
you the edge over your competitors.
The world is full of challenges. Tackle
them and turn them into business
opportunities. Be innovative. And
success will be within your reach.“
Prof. Dr. Dominikus Herzberg, Professor MSEM
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Software Engineering and Management
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Career Prospects
Objectives
Faculty
The global world is characterised
by steadily expanding world-wide networks, on the one hand, and a global
shortage of IT experts, on the other.
As a result, there is a growing demand for software engineers who can
look forward to well-paid positions
in industry. Thus, the job prospects
for Master students in this field are
highly promising.
Job prosperity in software engineering not only depends on subject
knowledge but also on project and
change management experience.
Moreover, intercultural and interpersonal competences are crucial for
software engineers who seek to take
appropriate management decisions
and to act confidently and responsibly in a challenging business environment.
Heilbronn University has appointed
a body of notable academics who
possess unique competences that
derive from their qualifications and
professional experience. They have
all worked in industry or commerce
and understand, at first hand, the
challenges presented by a global
business world. Moreover, most
tenured lecturers are involved in
(inter)national research projects.
For this reason, the Faculty of Informatics has designed this postgraduate programme to qualify first-degree
graduates for management and
leadership positions in international
IT organisations.
Academic partnerships and exchange
programmes with a number of universities all over the world allow our
students to gain experience in an
international software engineering
context. Such partner institutions are
Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, Dundalk Institute of Technology
in Ireland and the Universidad Poli­
técnica de Valencia in Spain. These
partnerships may include projects
with virtual international student
teams as well as video conferences
and other form of on-line collaboration.
Prospective employers of our graduates are internationally operating companies which require a broad range of
skills as well as specific expertise in
software development. Alternatively,
job openings may be provided by
small and medium-sized enterprises
which develop software solutions for
larger companies. Finally, by successfully completing this Master programme, our graduates will be well
equipped to set up their own business
or to develop and perform software
projects all over the world.
This course has been created in close
consultation with business, indus­
try and the engineering professions
to ensure the employability of the
prospective graduates. Cooperating
companies are, inter alia, AUDI AG,
Daimler AG, Bosch Engineering
GmbH, Würth GmbH and SAP AG.
„By learning how to act in an international environment, to work with
people from different cultures and to
pave the way for modern technologies in your business you will have
taken a big step towards personal
mastery. As our students come from
all over the world, the Master programme offers a truly international
learning environment.“
„Software engineering is not only a
matter of technology, it is also very
much about managing people and
change.“
Prof. Dr. Tomas Benz, Professor MSEM
Prof. Dr. Nicola Marsden, Professor MSEM
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Programme
Structure
The Master of Software Engineering
and Management can be obtained in
3 semesters.
The first two semesters cover the
following four major areas providing a
sound theoretical basis in each field
and preparing students for a number
organisational and leadership tasks
in international software engineering
organisations.
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Computer Science
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Applied Software Engineering
XX
Information Systems in Business
XX
Leadership, Intercultural and
Interpersonal Competences
The final semester is dedicated to the
Master Thesis which is accompanied
by a colloquium.
The thesis may deal with a topic of
interest motivated by contemporary
research or be commissioned by a
cooperating organisation.
Each thesis is supervised by two
examiners one of whom may be an
external professional.
3 rd Semester
2 nd Semester
1 s t Semester
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Specific Programme
Features
The MSEM
Office
Entry
requirements
The M.Sc. Software Engineering and
Management offers a number of
specific benefits and assets such as
will be more than happy to assist you
with
Successful applicants fulfil the following entry requirements:
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your application for the Master
programme,
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contacting lecturers and students
for additional advice,
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scholarship applications,
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applications for student visas,
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admission and enrolment procedures,
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guided tours at Heilbronn University (e.g. library, computer centre
and laboratories, refectory, cafeteria, public transport).
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An excellent or good German
(average grade of 2.5 or less) or European Bachelor degree (minimum
210 ECTS) or an equivalent international qualification (attested by
an ASK certificate) in Computer
Science or a closely-related field.
Candidates who have obtained
180 ECTS for their first degree
can acquire an extra 30 ECTS in
appropriate Bachelor programmes
at Heilbronn University.
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An excellent or good German,
European or International Bachelor
degree in any other field if applicants can provide proof of additional course-related educational or
vocational experience acquired in
the previous three years.
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A high level of proficiency in
English attested by the following
scores: TOEFL pbt: 550; cbt: 213;
ibt: 79; IELTS: 6.0 or CAE:
minimum C; Results must not be
older than 2 years.
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lectures delivered exclusively in
English,
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a favourable student-lecturer ratio,
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an interdisciplinary curriculum,
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integration of management and
engineering practices,
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a clearly structured and timeefficient schedule,
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sustained teaching quality by
systematic student appraisal,
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state-of-the-art facilities,
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innovative forms of teaching,
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creative forms of learning, e.g.
problem-based and blended
learning.
Using case studies and working in
teams not only improves analytical
and problem solving capacities but
familiarizes them students with
methodological and creative problem
solving techniques and the relational
skills which are vital for future business leaders.
Master Thesis
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Master Colloquium
Software Engineering 2
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Information Management
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Requirements and Usability
Engineering
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Project and Risk Management
and Project Controlling
Change and Strategic
Information Management
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Change Management
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Strategic Information
Management
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Process Management
International Cooperation
in Software Engineering
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Computer-Mediated
Communication
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Remote Collaboration
in Virtual Teams
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Intercultural Management
Software Engineering 1
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Algorithm Theory
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Software Architecture
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Paradigms in Software
Development
Engineering Application Domains
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Intelligent Systems
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Real Time Systems
Project Management
and Leadership
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Product and Quality
Management
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Management Methods/
Leadership
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Business Models for Software
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Why study at
Heilbronn University?
Heilbronn, a location of choice
Heilbronn University is located in the
heart of a bustling economic region at
a convenient distance from the commercial and cultural hubs of Stuttgart,
Mannheim and Heidelberg. Its three
campuses in Heilbronn, Künzelsau
und Schwäbisch Hall span the central
Neckar region in which they embody
the spirit of teaching, learning and
research.
Formerly a School of Engineering,
Heilbronn University has prospered
and developed into one of the major
Institutes of Higher Education in
Baden-Württemberg, providing not
only innovative research but also
attractive academic study programmes
which are aligned to the economic
heartbeat of the country.
The university offers over 46 vocationally-oriented as well as knowledgebased Bachelor and Master courses
up to 8,000 students in the fields of
Engineering, Business Studies and
Information Technology.
A partner of commerce and industry
The greater Heilbronn area is renowned for its successful companies,
many of which support Heilbronn
University.
In the past two decades, the close
collaboration has engendered a
series of future-focused, interdisciplinary study programmes which
have been added to the traditionally
region-specific courses of Heilbronn
University so that it now qualifies its
students for regional, national and
international organisations.
International networks
Heilbronn University has forged
sustainable links with more than 100
reputable international universities
enabling students to gain interpersonal and intercultural experience
while improving their linguistic proficiency in a foreign language. Student
mobility is further assisted by the
university’s International Office and
by the academic coordinators of each
faculty who advise students on the
study programmes pursued abroad.
An excellent learning environment
Heilbronn University has placed
research and instruction at the heart
of its activities while committing to
creating optimal conditions for knowledge transfer and learning. More
than 300 lecturers and members of
staff ensure a learning environment
in which the students can thrive and
prove their academic mettle. This is
enhanced by a favourable teacherlearner ratio which results, inter alia,
in efficient teamwork and highly
satisfactory learning outcomes. The
modern language programme on offer
comprises mandatory modules in
Arabic, English and Russian as well as
optional classes in Spanish, French,
Italian and German as a foreign language.
A family-friendly place of study
In order to support students with
small children, Heilbronn University
runs a day-care and crèche service
which is available five days a week
throughout the year.
For this reason, the university has
repeatedly received the prestigious
German award of “Family-Focused
Institution of Higher Education”.
Heilbronn:
a city for students
Heilbronn is a vibrant regional centre
which enjoys a diverse cultural scene
including concerts, theatre, cinema,
literature readings, art exhibitions,
and other cultural events.
Heilbronn city centre, with its newly
designed pedestrian precinct, offers
a great opportunity to enjoy leisurely
walks and shopping expeditions. A
large number of cafés, beer gardens,
pubs and excellent restaurants invites
visitors and locals to relax and enjoy
their culinary delights.
Active students find a large number
of clubs where they can pursue their
favourite sports. Public parks and
promenades along the river Neckar
are ideally suited for walking, cycling
and inline skating. Students can also
keep fit in public swimming pools, on
ice rinks and in climbing halls.
In other words, the name of Heilbronn
stands for quality of life. Forests,
vineyards and parks are characteristic of the town and its surroundings.
Heilbronn is famous for its outstanding wines which can be sampled by
visitors and locals alike in cosy rural
wine taverns and at the annual local
wine festivals.
Heilbronn has excellent rail and motorway connections providing swift
access to the major cities of the area.
Students also benefit from a low-cost
regional travel card which covers the
university’s three campuses and the
greater Heilbronn area.
Heilbronn forms part of Franconia, a
German region which is steeped in
history and cultural traditions.
The economic significance of HeilbronnFranconia is impressive too. Local
enterprises have produced many
global brand leaders and export their
innovative products to over 80 countries. Companies such as Audi, Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall, Berner,
Bechtle, Bosch, Bürkert, ebm-pabst,
Lidl & Schwarz, Mustang, Optima
Stahl, Würth and Ziehl-Abegg, which
have conquered the world’s markets,
have their roots in this region.
This inspiring entrepreneurial network,
maintained and fostered by Heilbronn
University, provides students and graduates with exciting international employment opportunities and career paths.
International Student Services
Whenever possible, students are
allocated a room in the university’s
student halls. All students have access
to a constantly up-dated database
listing furnished and reasonablypriced apartments which they can
rent. Heilbronn University welcomes
students who have special needs.
They are given individual advice
tailored to their needs on contacting
the International Office.
In addition the following support is
offered to students:
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free membership in faculty-based
student organisations,
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detailed advice on handling
residence permits and opening a
personal bank account,
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guided tours to sites of particular
interest,
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on-campus German classes,
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assistance in finding work
placements and temporary jobs,
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preferential access to cultural
events,
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access to university library
services and the internet,
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information on the scholarships
available to international students.
Application Documents
and Deadlines
Hochschule Heilbronn
Campus Heilbronn
Max-Planck-Straße 39
74081 Heilbronn, Germany
Phone +49 7131 504-0
Fax
+49 7131 252-470
Hochschule Heilbronn
Campus Künzelsau
Reinhold-Würth-Hochschule
Daimlerstraße 35
74653 Künzelsau, Germany
Phone +49 7940 1306-0
Fax
+49 7940 1306-120
Hochschule Heilbronn
Campus Schwäbisch Hall
Ziegeleiweg 4
74523 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
Phone +49 791 946 313-0
Fax
+49 791 946 313-69
The application form including a checklist specifying the required application
documents is available as a download
at www.hs-heilbronn.de/msem or by
contacting the MSEM Office.
The programme starts each winter term
at the beginning of October.
The application deadline is July 15 th.
Contact
All members of staff will be glad to offer
you detailed guidance on this Master
programme. If you would like to speak to
us personally, please contact our
MSEM Office
Hochschule Heilbronn
Faculty of Informatics
Department of Software Engineering
Heilbronn University
Max-Planck-Str. 39
74081 Heilbronn, Germany
Phone +49 7131 504 699
Fax
+49 7131 252 470
E-Mailmsem@hs-heilbronn.de
Stand: September 2012
Attractive Programmes.
Excellent Prospects.