Hochschule

Bielefeld
University of
Applied Sciences
and Arts
Gütersloh Campus

Data Science
(Research Master) Master

CONCEPT
In this innovative project-based master pro-
gramme, you will be trained as a data scientist
working in applied research. Before the start of
the programme, you will apply for a research
project and subsequently work on it under the
close supervision of proven experts through-
out the entire master’s programme. This will
enable you to put the basic knowledge you
have acquired to practice and thus internalise
it in the long term. The Research Master in Data
Science trains engineers for a career in applied
science and for a professional future in industry
alike. In this unique programme, they become
scientists as part of their master’s degree and
publish their work at international conferences
all over the world. After their graduation, around
50% of graduates begin a doctoral thesis,
while 50% go on to work as data scientists in
industry.

STUDY OBJECTIVES
MOTIVATION
The Research Master’s programme trains you
Data science is one of the most important to become an applied science researcher in
disciplines of the digital age. Almost all ob- data science. To this end, you will reach the
jects and processes in the physical world are following study objectives:
gradually being mapped in the digital world.
More and more digital twins are being created — Mastering data mining methods and
that store and make available unimaginable algorithms for processing, analysing and
amounts of data, while new groundbreaking exploiting large amounts of data
developments in the field of artificial intelli- — Being able to apply machine learning
gence are using these data and thus change algorithms to the development of decision
the way we work, learn and live. As a data support systems based on large amounts
scientist, you will not just passively experience of data
this digital revolution, but actively contribute — Developing generative models for the gen-
to shaping it. eration of images, videos and texts
— Gaining in-depth expertise in the devel-
opment of autonomous AI-based software
agents
— Developing, configuring and using big
data architectures for batch and stream
processing
— Mastering multi-paradigm programming
with Python and its relevant ML libraries
— Being able to perform independent,
applied scientific work in interdisciplinary
project teams, including writing research
abstracts, preparing scientific publications
and discussing and defending one’s own
results in a plenary session
— Mastering agile project management skills
for leading innovative project teams
— Being able to reflect on one’s own work,
especially in light of the limits of scientific
knowledge and ethical considerations

PROGRAMME CONTENT
All courses are taught in English.

1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester 4th semester Compulsory Elective
Subjects Data Science
— Project Phase I (12 ECTS) — Project Phase II (7 ECTS) — Project Phase III (12 ECTS) — Master Thesis (24 ECTS)
— Introduction to Applied — Agile Research Project — Social Implications of Data — Colloquium (6 ECTS) — Introduction to Data
Research (6 ECTS) Management (6 ECTS) Science (6 ECTS) Science
— Compulsory Elective Sub- — Compulsory Elective Sub- — Compulsory Elective Sub- — Big Data Architectures
ject Data Science (6 ECTS) ject Data Science (6 ECTS) ject Data Science (6 ECTS) — Data Mining & Machine
— Scientific Interchange — Compulsory Elective Sub- — Scientific Interchange Learning
(1 ECTS) ject Data Science (6 ECTS) (1 ECTS) — Artificial Intelligence
— Project-Specific Elective — Project-Specific Elective — Project-Specific Elective — Advanced Machine
Module (5 ECTS) Module (5 ECTS) Module (5 ECTS) Learning
— Artificial Intelligence
for Robotics
PROFESSIONAL FIELDS
As a data science professional, you will be
highly sought after by employers and able
to choose one anywhere in the world! After
completing your studies, you can pursue a
range of different career paths, including:
— Career in applied science:
Work as a research associate in applied
research at universities, universities of
applied sciences or public research insti-
tutes and earn your doctorate by writing
an application-oriented doctoral thesis;
this can also be done in cooperation with
a company.
— Career in industry:
As a data scientist, you can help shape
the digitalisation of your company. Work
in research and development and take a
leading role in creating the company’s new
digital service with your team.
— Start up your own company:
Based on the results of the research con-
ducted during your studies, launch your STUDY BENEFITS
own digital company together with your
fellow students with optional support from — Study a unique programme with highly
the university. effective practical learning through per-
manent project orientation and active ad-
vancement of the current state of research
AREAS OF APPLICATION — Collaborate in exciting research projects in
interdisciplinary teams of experts
The digital revolution touches all areas of — Produce first publications and present your
life and work. The possible areas of applica- own research at international conferences
tion are accordingly diverse. Through your — Conduct research on topics that are rele-
research project, you can gain in-depth vant to the numerous renowned compa-
knowledge of the field during your studies, nies and “hidden champions” in the OWL
often already in collaboration with renowned region
companies from the strong industrial region — Prepare for (project-based) professional
of East Westphalia-Lippe (known as OWL in work under ideal conditions thanks to the
German). Possible business areas include programme’s project-based approach
automotive, engineering, banking and in- — Profit from an optimal learning environment
surance, retail, IT, management and organi- that offers individual supervision during
sational consulting, market research, social the project phases and teaching in small
media, telecommunications, online retail and groups of approximately 20 students in the
network management, bio, pharmaceutical, other modules
chemical and medical industries, healthcare — Profit from uniquely close supervision and
and logistics. support by HSBI’s professors throughout
the programme
— Prepare for a subsequent doctorate in
applied research in the best possible way
— Take part in lively exchange across the
semesters with lecturers, fellow (inter-
national) students and peers in project
colloquia, research seminars, courses
and forums on the online platform ILIAS
— Start your studies flexibly in the winter or
summer semester

FACTS
Admission requirements Duration of Study Entrance examination Study Location
Successfully completed bach- 4 semesters (120 ECTS) After reviewing your documents, Hochschule Bielefeld –
elor’s degree (180 ECTS) with we will invite you to the entrance University of Applied Sciences
specialisation in mathematics/ Degree examination. If you are successful, and Arts (HSBI)
statistics and computer science; Master of Science (M.Sc.) you will draw up a Learning Agree- Faculty of Engineering
e.g.: Biotechnology and Instru- ment together with the responsible and Mathematics
mentation Engineering, Digital Application/Start lecturer. Subsequently, we will fully Gütersloh Campus
Logistics, Digital Technologies, The programme begins in the enrol you. — Gleis 13, Haus III
Electrical Engineering, Computer summer and winter semesters. The Langer Weg 9 a
Science, Engineering Computer projects are published at the end of Further Information 33332 Gütersloh
Sciences, Applied Mathematics, the lecture period of the previous ↗ www.hsbi.de/en/academics/ — Flöttmanngebäude
Mechatronics, Mechatronics/Au- semester. After that, please apply academic-programs/ Schulstraße 10
tomation, Business Information for a project including a letter of data-science 33330 Gütersloh
Systems. The previous degree motivation. ↗ www.hsbi.de/guetersloh
must have been completed with
an overall grade of at least 2.5.
© HSBI, HSK, June 2024 — Photos: Patrick Pollmeier — Design: Nathow & Geppert

CONTACT
Hochschule Bielefeld – Academic Programme Director
University of Applied Sciences — Prof. Dr. Christian Schwede
and Arts Phone +49 5241 . 21143-49
Interaktion 1, 33619 Bielefeld ↗ [email protected]

General Questions on Studies Questions about Application/

Student Advising and Counselling Admission
(Zentrale Studienberatung, ZSB) — Heike Pörtner
Phone +49 521 . 106-7758 Phone +49 5241 . 21143-11
↗ [email protected] ↗ [email protected]
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