Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering

Combining a research-driven approach, strong academic culture, and direct connections to the business world, Constructor University in Bremen offers a Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering (MSc CSSE) program.

Learning and working alongside a network of world-class experts will help you gain cutting-edge knowledge and equip you with the most up-to-date tech skills. The students have the opportunity to participate in research, summer internships, and industry projects, all of which prepare them for international careers.

• Comprehensive Specializations: Focus on the most in-demand fields—Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Practical Learning: Gain hands-on experience through capstone projects, internships, and research initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Training: Develop leadership and management skills alongside technical expertise, preparing for roles as technology leaders.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of an international academic environment with exposure to diverse cultures and global perspectives.
• Industry Alignment: Leverage direct connections to leading companies and cutting-edge research to fast-track your career. 

The Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Constructor University Bremen is a research-oriented consecutive master program that complements a broad spectrum of research-oriented technological education with essential management and leadership skills to educate the future technology leaders in research and industry. To prepare students for this role, it offers a solid training in Software Engineering regarding development and management, as well as technical core courses in three subject areas that are presently at the utmost importance

• Software Engineering,
• Cybersecurity, and
• Artificial Intelligence.

These offers mirror the Constructor University's research-centric approach. Thereby, excellent teaching competence is guaranteed and hands-on experiences from the forefront of the state-of-the-art in research and industry are provided.

Many courses in the software engineering subject area will be taught by distinct experts in the field at Constructor University. Moreover, this cooperation will enable quick access to real world applications and the IT job market via Constructor's excellent international network. On the Constructor University side, this comes together with excellent support via the Career Center and offers towards start-ups (local support, incubators, etc.).

Overall, by completing the master study, students will acquire the core expertise of digital leaders, with a solid technological backbone developed along three complementary areas, with additional core management and leadership skills that characterize the educational journey. They will acquire the essential soft skills for an active digital technology leadership in the contemporary global and multiethnic society, thanks to the international environment that characterizes Constructor. Overall, this education will enable them to enter research via Ph.D. programs and to succeed in the job market in high profile roles.

The Curriculum at a Glance

The curriculum of the Computer Science and Software Engineering master program is divided into four semesters and takes two years to complete. Each semester is composed of a mixture of core technical content, project/seminar work, management & leadership education and academic skills work, leading to a master’s thesis that can cover academic research, industrial applications or developments towards a start-up.

The modules are grouped into several domains, as outlined in the Schematic Study Plan.

In order to graduate, students take out of these modules a total of 120 ECTS with

• Technical CORE Modules: 45 ECTS,
• Management Modules: 15 ECTS,
• Leadership / Academic Skills Modules: 15 ECTS,
• Capstone Project: 15 ECTS,
• Master Thesis module: 30 ECTS.

If of interest, students can replace 5 ECTS of Technical CORE Modules by a Research Project module.

All students take 15 ECTS of lecture modules from the Software Engineering subject area. It is also mandatory to take at least one main content module (5 ECTS) from Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence each.  

The software engineering area exposes a broad range of methodological and systematic approaches for developing software and related applications in a professional environment. All three main content modules are mandatory. At least one further core module can be taken to make this area the specialization of a student.

In the Cybersecurity specialization, Cryptography is the entry module into the field. This content is complemented by extended courses on security methods, tools and technologies both on system and on network level.

The Artificial Intelligence specialization covers a spectrum of the field ranging from methods in machine learning over (symbolic) artificial intelligence techniques up to applications in cyberphysical systems.

To equip students with market-relevant management skills they take modules in the fields of product development, marketing and change management. All modules are mandatory for the program.

Success in industry and research is further strengthened with a set of Leadership and Academic Skills Modules. All modules below have to be taken in order to graduate.

To explore the full development process of a software application with relation to the areas of specialization of the program, all students take the three modules of the Capstone Project. It is highly recommended to take the three modules in their numerical order, to gain full experience of the project. Students with a strong drive towards academic research can replace in their third semester one Technical CORE Module by the Research Project, which is carried out in one of the research areas of the Faculty.

The master studies are concluded by a 6-month Master Thesis, which extends over the fourth and final semester.

• Our alumni are working in fields such as data management and IT sciences, consulting, higher education, research, finance, engineering, logistics, and health.
• Some students have made a leap into entrepreneurship and launched their own businesses. Start-ups founded by Constructor University alumni are active on the market worldwide.
• Many CSSE graduates pursue further research careers at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
• Other career options, for example: Software Engineer, AI/ML Specialist, Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Scientist, IT Project Manager, Cloud Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Research Scientist in Computer Science, Technology Consultant.

All applicants must show an adequate command of the English language to enroll at Constructor University. An applicant’s English language ability (non-native speakers) may be demonstrated through language proficiency test scores.

You will qualify for an English proficiency waiver if you:

are a native English speaker OR

have been instructed exclusively in English for a minimum of 6 years OR

have scored 600 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section OR

have scored 9 or higher on the ACT Writing section

English Language proficiency tests accepted by Constructor University and the minimum scores/grades:

• TOEFL (Paper-based): Minimum Score: 575

• TOEFL (Internet-based): Minimum Score: 90

• MELAB (Michigan Test): Minimum Score: 80

• IELTS (British Council): Minimum Score: 6.5

• GCSE (British General Certificate of Secondary Education): Minimum Score: A or B

• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Minimum Score: A, B, C and C1 pass

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Minimum Score: A, B, C

• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE – extended): Minimum Score: A

• International Baccalaureate English A Lit / Lang & Lit: Minimum Score: 6, 7

• SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: Minimum Score: 600

• ACT Writing: Minimum Score: 9

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum Score: 110

• Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum Score: 58