What is Computer Science?

Automating solutions for everyday challenges

Computer science is about finding solutions that simplify our lives and work through automation. Computer Science affects all areas of life: In healthcare, environmental and nature conservation, manufacturing, banking, education, climate research, or public administration. Computer scientists work in an interdisciplinary manner, using knowledge from various fields and immersing themselves in domains with different requirements.

The Computer Science program is suitable for you if you're interested in building a solid technical foundation that you can apply in various domains throughout your professional career.

With a Bachelor of Science FHNW in Computer Science, you have excellent career prospects in a globally growing job market. You can take on a key role and significantly shape the IT department of a company. Depending on your interests, you can work in a wide variety of industries. Computer science graduates work, for example, as...

• Software Engineer: You develop a software solution systematically, efficiently and in a customer-oriented way; usually as part of a team.
  Cloud Engineer: You design, implement, manage, and maintain cloud infrastructures.
• System Engineer: You ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and infrastructures.
• Platform Engineer: You play a key role in providing a stable, secure, and efficient environment for the development and operation of applications and services.
• Security Engineer: You ensure that your company's IT infrastructure and data are protected against threats and attacks.
• AI Engineer: You develop and implement AI models and algorithms to enable machines to make intelligent decisions and solve complex problems.
• Solution Architect: You design and develop technical solutions that meet a company's business requirements.
• Business Information Systems Specialist: You combine business knowledge with information technology to optimize business processes and develop IT solutions for operational challenges.
• Requirements Engineer: You develop an IT solution in close contact with customers. You specify and verify the requirements for an IT product.
• IT Project Manager: You define goals and work processes. You plan demanding projects taking into account technical and economic aspects and make these projects succeed.
• Cloud Service Manager: You navigate the interface between IT technology and customer requirements. You work at the intersection of technical questions and conceptual tasks.