Your factsheet
Standard period of study
6 semesters
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.), 180 ECTS
Main areas of study
- Data Analytics Methods
- Data Science Methods
- Data Science Applications and Tools
- Data Security
- Innovation Management Skills
Specializations
Specializations during 5th and 6. semester:
- Programming and Optimization
- Domain Specific Cases Studies and Tools
- Web Technologies
- Security
- Computational Intelligence and Team Management
Study Abroad
Study abroad possible in the 4th semester
Practice
Intern domestically or internationally, practical projects, business games, labs, excursions
Language
English
Begin of studies
Beginning of October
Accreditation
Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZeVA)
The study program for all those who create knowledge from data
Is studying statistics too theoretical for you? Most importantly, how can precise predictions and reliable future forecasts be made on the basis of gathered information? What do these business models even look like? And what does this mean for their growth?
Would you like to know how the strengths and weaknesses of companies, departments, products and services are derived from data? Above all, what does this mean for customers? What does it mean for product design, quality assurance, personnel development and marketing? But above all for customers?
If you are asking yourself these questions, the Bachelor’s degree program in Data Science at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam is the right place for you.
The XU Bachelor’s degree program in Data Science doesn’t just offer explorers like you answers to your questions. Rather, it gives you a springboard to build the knowledge and skills you need to stay one step ahead of the future.
All about your Bachelor’s degree in Data Science
Let’s go – your first semesters
In your first semesters, everything centers around data science project management: data collection, processing and evaluation. In applied project work, you will learn how to professionally visualize and present results that you have gained from data information. After the first semesters, you will already have key data science skills and will be familiar with all important data science methods, apps and tools. In addition, you will obtain extensive knowledge in the modules of Big Data/Smart Data, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Data/Cyber Security.
Another focus of your first semester is communication and innovation management, where you will learn how to apply modern communication and collaboration methods and techniques effectively and efficiently. You will work with innovation methods and techniques, including design thinking and lean start-up methods. You will develop and test the latest digital methods and techniques in a playful way and acquire a high degree of digital tool competence.
In the fourth semester of your studies, you can transfer to one of our international partner universities. You have the choice at which of our partner universities you would like to spend your semester abroad. Alternatively, you can stay at our beautiful campus in Potsdam and take part in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training, where you will be confronted with real-life challenges and work in an interdisciplinary team to find ways to succeed.
Final spurt – your last semesters
You deepen the digital skills you have already acquired and choose two additional electives.
And last but not least – your bachelor-thesis
In your Bachelor’s thesis, which you can write in collaboration with companies (whether large corporations or start-ups), you will address very specific and practical issues in the field of data science.
Bachelor’s degree program in Data Science.
Your electives at XU.
You also decide which specialization suits you best for your electives. When making your choice, be sure to consider the experience you have gained from jobs, internships and projects and the demands that the job market places on you.
Choose two specializations
Programming and Optimization
Become a linguistic genius and discover the full potential of coding languages that can be used to effectively and successfully evaluate data. High-end data analytics is the topic with which you tackle challenging tasks and develop new solutions.
Domain Specific Case Studies and Tools
Become a generalist and get an overview of the diverse and very different fields of application (domains) for data science. Expand your analytics skills with applied case studies and tools in business, finance, HR/talent recruitment, marketing/web, health and sports.
Web Technologies
Become a designer for all functional, technical and design requirements placed on the websites and apps of today and tomorrow. You will build up the necessary expertise through practical modules focusing on social media marketing and user experience (UX).
Security
Become a specialist in data security and data protection. For you, everything is about information security and its risks. More importantly, this entails how risks can be reduced or eliminated through strategic and operational methods. You will also deepen your knowledge through case studies on data and information security as well as on relevant legal conditions.
Computational Intelligence
Become an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. In applied modules on computational intelligence, you will learn everything about learning principles, network types and artificial neural networks. You will expand your knowledge on state-of-the-art technologies and applications that are needed for implementation on the machine (computer). You will develop and implement the relevant strategies and are training neural networks.
Team Management
Become a manager for data science projects and build teams that lead them to success. Your keyword is: leadership skills. In applied modules, you will expand your expertise in HR management. In addition, you will broaden your competencies in business management by applying selected concepts, models and methods.
Hello, future!
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science in your pocket, and now what?
Depending on which specialization you have chosen, you can take off in the following areas, for example:
- Data Science/Data Analytics
- Data/Information Security
- Research and Development
- Innovation Management
- Marketing Management
- Business Development
- Consulting
Your digital and analytical skills are in demand, whether it be in business (large corporations or long-established companies), start-ups, agencies, consulting firms and public authorities.
Experts who can collect, process and evaluate data, recognize its economic potential and derive recommendations for action to ensure the success of companies, services and products beyond tomorrow are in high demand on the market.
In addition, there are numerous job prospects for generalists who are driving the future forward in interface functions between research and development, innovation and product management, marketing and business development.
StudyBeyond Concept
Our StudyBeyond concept allows you to combine your studies with your job. You’re going to be studying practice-oriented at the university while being able to work at least one working day a week. We do support you in making a living and moreover, give you the opportunity to immediately apply the knowledge you have acquired during your studies. On the days you spend studying, you will take part in exciting coaching sessions, guest lectures and webinars. You will be taught by professors and digital founders who will pass on their practical knowledge, expertise, and industry experience to you. This gives you the opportunity to benefit from our partner network and build your own network of industry professionals, which will make it easier for you to start your career.