Master Thesis Software Engineering
For the Master of Computer Science a Master Thesis needs to be written. 22,5 ECTS-AP are allocated to the Master Thesis. The Master Thesis is a scientific assignment, proving that you are able to autonomously work on a topic from an area within Computer Science (Curriculum § 9).
The preparation of the master thesis serves to formulate the research questions and to develop the research design of the master thesis. The prerequisite for registration is a positive assessment of the compulsory modules Software Engineering and Research Methods in Software Engineering. 5 ECTS credits are assigned to the preparation of the master thesis.
- The supervisor needs to be selected from this list (Examination Board). If you would like a different supervisor, please contact Philipp Zech, PhD (responsible person for Master Software Engineering). Inform yourself thoroughly and conduct talks with all research groups, before deciding on the topic of your Master Thesis.
- Compulsory Module - Preparation of the Master's Thesis (5 ECTS): Agreement on the topic, scope and form of the Master's Thesis on the basis of a brief description of the content (synopsis) as well as agreement on the work processes and the course of study; planning a corresponding time frame for the implementation of the Master's Thesis.
Learning Outcome: Having successfully passed this module, the students are able to write a brief description of the content of the planned Master’s Thesis (synopsis) and to outline a schedule. - Two forms need to be submitted to the Examination Office Technik:
Form 'Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis' (in German)
- Assessment: successfully completed / unsuccessfully completed
Form 'Application for the Master's Thesis' (in German)
- The Examination Office will obtain the signature of the Director of Studies
Possible topics for a Master Thesis can be found on the respective website of the research groups:
- Computational Logic
- Databases and Information Systems
- Data Science
- Distributed and Parallel Systems
- Intelligent and Interactive Systems
- Interactive Graphics and Simulation
- Networked Embedded Systems
- Quality Engineering
- Security and Privacy Lab
- Semantic Technology Institute
- Theoretical Computer Science
Pay attention to the following points:
For completion of the Master Thesis approximately half a year (full time) has to be taken into account.
The Master Thesis has to be written in English.
In case the supervisor needs to be changed, two forms have to be completed:
- ‘‘Change of the Supervisor of the Master’s Thesis’ (available at the Examination Office Technik)
- New ‘Application for the Master’s Thesis’
Please note, that the person grading your Master Thesis (= supervisor) has two months upon submission of the Master Thesis to grade it. (see ‘Deadlines‘).
Information about the Defence of the Master's Thesis can be found on a separate website.