IT Engineering or Software Engineering?

You want to be fluent in programming languages like C++, C#, Java, JavaScript or Python? As a future software developer, this will be part of your basic training. Both at our company and at your university of applied sciences – the Nordakademie – you’ll also learn how to design and model complex software systems. At DERMALOG you’ll also be developing in-house applications for the biometrics and security sector. 

In your dual study program in IT Engineering (Technical Informatics), you will learn to combine advanced computer science skills with engineering knowledge to develop, implement, and optimize sophisticated software solutions, innovative automation systems, and robust technical infrastructures. This discipline covers a wide range of technical topics, including advanced software development, network security, data analysis and system integration, making it an indispensable and versatile field in the modern technology landscape.

Or gain in-depth knowledge of programming, databases, networks and software development methods through your dual study program in software engineering (applied computer science). Students learn to analyze software engineering problems and develop innovative solutions. The program combines theoretical fundamentals with practical projects that enable students to apply their acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios. In addition, important soft skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and project management are promoted.

 

Hard Facts

  • Salary by year of study/training: €1,200 / €1,300 / €1,400
  • Duration of program: 3 1/2 years
  • Type of training: Dual vocational training (company and university in blocks)
  • Required school-leaving qualification: Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
  • Degree: Internationally recognised “Bachelor of Science” degree from a renowned, private university supported by business and industry with 210 ECTS credits
  • University: Nordakademie - University of Applied Sciences
  • Place of study: Elmshorn

What do computer scientists do at DERMALOG?

Computer scientists can work on projects as application developers, software engineers or web developers. Depending on the particular areas they are specialised it, they can also take on jobs as a software architects or project managers.

What you’ll learn during your studies

  • Several programming languages
  • Conception and modelling of software
  • To write, modify and test software (frontend and backend)
  • Realisation, launch and quality assurance of complex software systems
  • To create, modify and manage databases
  • To connect up applications and databases
  • Communication between programs
  • To use tools for a variety of tasks

Which school subjects are most important?

  • Mathematics: You’ll have a lot to do with numbers in your day-to-day work. If you’ve paid close attention and applied yourself in this subject, you should be able to cope with most of what’s required of you.
  • Computer Science: This subject was offered at your school and you got good to very good grades? Great! That means you can keep building on what you’ve already learned. The more insights and knowledge you already have about computers and IT systems, the better.
  • English: The world is becoming more and more interconnected, and English has become the standard mode of communication, especially in the world of IT. So if you can express yourself well in this language, you’ll be able to communicate with partner and customer companies, as well as suppliers all around the globe.

What prior knowledge is required for this degree program?

Experience in creating or configuring software can be helpful, but it isn’t essential to get to grips with this course of study. However, you should have tried it as some point in the past to know what you are getting into beforehand.

What soft skills are required?

  1. An interest in IT
  2. An ability to reason logically
  3. Perseverance and a calm composure