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 your third year, you will specialise by choosing elective modules. Click on the individual modules to learn more about the available options, the language of instruction and ECTS credits.
Module overview full-time
This module table is valid since 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 since 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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