OCCUPATIONAL FIELDS ADMISSION

There is no doubt that the demand for IT-spe- Studying at the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger
Technologies (DLT) at Mittweida University of
cialists is growing year by year on the Job Applied Sciences can start,
Market. • who can prove a first qualifying university degree
At the moment this demand is particularly high when in a relevant study program, or
it‘s about «Artificial Intelligence» and «Blockchain & • who can demonstrate a degree recognized as APPLIED COMPUTER
Distributed Ledger». equivalent. SCIENCES &
BIOSCIENCES
Our graduates have the best qualification and the APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
highest chances to work as IT-experts in the field of
• Signed application form
development and application of Blockchain Infra-
• Passport copy
structures or even to found own Blockchain Startup.
• 1 photo (35 × 45 mm, student’s name on the back)
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter

+ 1 verified copy with a verified German (or English)

translation of each of the following documents:

• Certificate of first academic degree including

transcript of records
• Proof of German language skills

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15

Applications received after the deadline may be
accepted depending on availability of places.
The academic year starts in October.

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES

Hochschule Mittweida
Application Service
Ms Simone Natzschka
Technikumplatz 17 | 09648 Mittweida | Germany

Phone: +49 3727 58-1269 MASTER OF SCIENCE

BLOCKCHAIN &
Email: application@hs-mittweida.de
www.studium.hs-mittweida.de/en/bewerbung

COURSE GUIDANCE/ DISTRIBUTED LEDGER

COURSE INFORMATION
DEAN OF STUDY
Faculty Applied Computer Sciences & Biosciences
TECHNOLOGIES (DLT)
Regular study period: 4 semesters, full-time Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Ittner Bilingual
Start: Winter Semester Phone: +49 (0) 3727 58-1288
Language: Bilingual Email: ittner@hs-mittweida.de
Academic degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) http://blockchain.hs-mittweida.de

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COURSE OBJECTIVE CURRICULAR DESIGN COURSE OVERVIEW
Blockchain technology will be the encryption The Master‘s program consists of four seme- Semester 1 2 3 4

base for digital value streams and digital sters and is bilingual, some courses are in Blockchain Basics (obligated)
Foundations of Modern Cryptography 4
document management of the future. English (eg Mathematics), but most are in Blockchain 1 4
Counterfeit-proof digital evidence paves the way German. Blockchain 2 4
Cryptanalysis 4
from the Internet of digital copies in which we In addition to the common basic subjects for all Blockchain 3 4
now work to the Internet of digital originals and (Mathematical Foundations and the four modules Blockchain 4 (Complex seminar) 4
assets. Blockchain technology forms for example, Blockchain 1-4), there are two qualification lines:
the accounting base for the Internet of Things and Blockchain Technical Applications
• Blockchain Technical Applications and Internet of Things 4
for the sharing economyIt enables digital identity
Software Defined Radio 4
management, digital currency handling, micropay- • Blockchain Non-Technical Aspects.
Advanced Graph Theory and Network
ment models, and secure digital documentation of 4
Every student has to take at least 30 credits per Algorithms
transactions, decisions, and processesThus, it is semester. Introduction in Game Theory 4
expected to massively change the state, the financial Supply Chain Management 4
economy and the real economy, but also society in Internet & Network Forensik 4
Architecture of complex Software systems 4
unprecedented ways.
Reliability of Communication Networks 4
This forward-looking development requires in-depth Blockchain Non-Technical Aspects
training of students. In particular, graduates of Ba- IT-Law 4
chelor courses such as Applied Computer Science, E-Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation
4
Media Informatics and General and Digital Forensics Management
should be given the opportunity to further qualify Risk Management & Venture Capital
4
Enterprise
themselves in a targeted manner. Ethics and Values of Digital Innovation 4
Depending on the requirements, students may spe- Obligated internship (20 weeks) •
cialize either in the technical field (Mathematics & Master’s project (20 weeks) •
Computer Science) or rather in the business-related
From the two qualification blocks Blockchain Tech- SWS* 24 24
field (Law & Risk Management).
nical Applications and Blockchain Non-Technical
Aspects, students can choose elective courses (in- *SWS: period a week (1 SWS is equivalent to 45 minutes)
cluding cross-line) amounting to at least 15 credits
Note: Preliminary Course Overview - Changes/additions reserved.
per semester.

A compulsory internship in a company or in the

Blockchain Competence Center Mittweida (BCCM) is
scheduled for the third semester. This is followed by
the Master‘s project in the 4th semester.

APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCES &

BIOSCIENCES
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