A digital world without the Internet is now unimaginable – everything is connected. And this brings constant challenges for IT specialists. We prepare you to meet these challenges, turning you into experts in state-of-the-art information and communication technologies.
We teach you about computer and network technologies, new media, operating systems, software engineering, software design, databases, cloud computing, digital business processes, IT law and IT quality management. You will develop your business, linguistic and social skills here with us, as well as collaborating on many projects. Our direct cooperation with companies in industry and business encourages a practical approach to problem solving.
The course is organised on a part-time basis, combining an excellent academic education alongside career and family. Up to 60% of the degree programme is taught via e-learning, using modern, multi-media instruction and learning techniques. Consequently, for the majority of their studies, students are not required to be physically present on campus. You only need to attend FH JOANNEUM for a maximum of two Fridays and two Saturdays per month.
Those completing their compulsory military or civil service can begin the Software Design degree programme on a part-time basis, and swap over to full-time study on the Internet Technology programme after the first or second semester.
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Software Design and Cloud Computing offers solid basic training in software and cloud tcehnologies. We teach you the fundamental technological principles of systems and networks. You will become familiar with a wide variety of operating systems, learn to use different network technologies, and gain an understanding of database architectures. Your education covers the complete software lifecycle: from object-oriented programming and server programming through to writing software for user interfaces. We turn you into a professional developer of needs-based software.
An important part of your training involves the practical and secure use of clouds and networks. You will learn about the various technologies hidden behind the terms web, cloud, cluster and server in depth, and how they work. Software engineering, cloud computing, usability and configuration management will play a decisive role in the future of the ICT industry. You will learn to create innovative ICT solutions, making you an invaluable resource for employers.
You will study online marketing and its relevant areas of application, with a particular focus on social media. Global communication, user-generated content and multi-media content are the main subject areas, supplemented by topics on community and business. You will also study the legal principles of e-business including domain names, e-commerce law, copyright law, digital signature law, etc.