Curriculum Data Science
The curriculum of your degree consists of different module types, which provide you with specialist knowledge, mathematical-scientific basics, practical experience as well as contextual knowledge from areas such as communication and business.
In the third year of study, depending on your interest, you can choose between three main areas and take the corresponding specialization and elective modules. Click on each module to learn more about choices, language of instruction and ECTS credits.
Module overview full-time
This module table is valid from 15. September 2025
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Context Modules
Project Modules
Subject-Specific Modules
Mathematics and Nat. Science Modules
Semester 1, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 30
Semester 2, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 30
Semester 3, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 30
Semester 4, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 30
Semester 5, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 24
Semester 6, ECTS: 30, Semester week lessons: 18
The list of elective modules reflects the current state of the offer. It can change until the third year of study.
Module overview part-time
This module table is valid from 15. September 2025
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Context Modules
Subject-Specific Modules
Mathematics and Nat. Science Modules
Project Modules
Semester 1, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 2, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 3, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 4, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 5, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 6, ECTS: 22, Semester week lessons: 22
Semester 7, ECTS: 24, Semester week lessons: 18
Semester 8, ECTS: 24, Semester week lessons: 12
The list of elective modules reflects the current state of the offer. It can change until the third year of study.
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