Bachelor in New Study Computer Science

DHBW is Germany's first state cooperative university, offering a unique dual-study model that combines academic theory with practical work experience at over 9,000 partner companies.

The New Study Computer Science programme at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Mosbach is a fully online, English-taught Bachelor's degree that follows a dual study model. Students alternate between online theoretical study phases and practical training at a partner company or institution, typically in three-month cycles. This structure allows students to apply academic content in real projects and accumulate professional experience throughout their studies. The programme runs over 6 semesters. Core subject areas include programming, web and software engineering, databases, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and theoretical informatics, alongside project management, teamwork, communication, and working in distributed teams. The curriculum puts particular emphasis on mathematics, data science, and algorithms, with a progressive programming path. First-year students begin with scientific programming, web engineering, and Java. Later semesters deepen expertise in software engineering and databases. Design thinking, user experience, and artificial intelligence are integrated across the programme, with AI tools actively used in programming and other courses. Enrolment requires a signed training contract with a partner company that provides the workplace training component. The learning environment uses digital collaboration tools, and students attend on-site events at DHBW campuses for key activities such as the kick-off week and examinations. The programme is based at DHBW's campus in Mosbach, Germany.