Diploma Supplement. Anlage zum Antrag auf Akkreditierung Diploma Supplement zum Master- Teilzeitstudiengang Informatik. 1. Holder of the Qualification

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1 Diploma Supplement This Diploma Supplement model was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why. 1. Holder of the Qualification 1.1 Family Name / 1.2 First Name, 1.3 Date, Place, Country of Birth,, 1.4 Student ID Number or Code not of public interest 2. Qualification 2.1 Name of Qualification (full, abbreviated; in original language) Master of Science M.Sc. Title Conferred (full, abbreviated; in original language) n. a. n. a. 2.2 Main Field(s) of Study Computer Science 2.3 Institution Awarding the Qualification (in original language) Hochschule Niederrhein Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Status (Type / Control) University of Applied Sciences / State Institution 2.4 Institution Administering Studies (in original language) [same] Status (Type / Control) [same/same] 2.5 Language(s) of Instruction/Examination German/English

2 3. Level of the Qualification 3.1 Level Second Degree, subject computer science, with thesis 3.2 Official Length of Program 3 years 3.3 Access Requirements Qualified Bachelor or "Diplom FH" degree in Computer Science, cf. Sect. 8.4, or foreign equivalent 4. Contents and Results gained 4.1 Mode of Study part time 4.2 Program Requirements The Master Program in Computer Science qualifies students for a responsible position in the development of software systems particularly in the context of systems for machine perception. Starting from the first qualifying degree in computer science, the aim of the course is to attain skills for advanced tasks in this research field using scientific methods. Hence we consider a good grasp of scientific concepts and the openness and ability to understand new academic developments essential. The program includes a research oriented thesis to reach this goal. The course first starts with extended training in the areas of mathematics and algorithms with a focus on machine perception application. For the professional skills it offers four modules (Parallel Computing, Knowledge-based Systems, Multimedia Databases, and Embedded Systems) that provide expertise in core concepts and techniques widely utilized in modern software systems for machine perception. Three extensive modules are devoted to the different fields of application for machine perception: Image Analysis, Information Retrieval and Speech Recognition. Students extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding in applied topics in seminar lectures and advanced laboratory courses. The professional capabilities are complemented by general studies such as legal aspects of informatics, business, and process management. All modules include interactive seminar lectures which train the cooperation and communication skills essential for any member in a research team. The modul "Seminar" also enhances the communicative and presentation skills. Here the student is required to read and evaluate scientific papers and to summarize and present their main ideas. Various aspects of different modules are integrated in the module "Scientific Project Study" which enhances the analytical capabilities within theoretical and practical subject areas and is a preparation of the master thesis. During the thesis the students demonstrate their research skills and original thinking by solving a complex problem within a period of six month. The thesis results are presented at a public colloquium and should lead to a scientific publication. See the Course Catalog for a detailed description of all modules and courses.

3 4.3 Program Details See Final Examination Certificate ("Prüfungszeugnis") for subjects offered in written and oral examinations and topics of the thesis, including evaluations. 4.4 Grading Scheme General grading scheme cf. Sec. 8.6; The student will get a Final Examination Certificate where for each module a grade in accordance with the German grading scheme, c.f. Sec. 8.6, will be given. Additionally, the Overall Classification will be given in ECTS grades, c.f. SEC Overall Classification (in original language) "Note, deutsche Bezeichnung" based on the average grade of all graded modules - weighted by the ECTS-points of the modules; cf. Prüfungszeugnis (Final Examination Certificate) 5. Function of the Qualification 5.1 Access to Further Study Qualifies to apply for admission to doctoral study programs. 5.2 Professional Status The master degree in Computer Science entitles its holder to the legally protected title "Master der Informatik" and to exercise professional and scientific work in the fields of computer science for which the degree was awarded. 6. Additional Information 6.1 Additional Information The Master course of studies in Computer Science will be accredited by ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik e. V.), Germany 6.2 Further Information Sources 1 Institution home-page: 2 For national information sources cf. Sect Certification This Diploma Supplement refers to the following original documents: Master-Urkunde "Datum" Prüfungszeugnis "Datum" Statusbogen "Datum" Certification Date: "Datum" Chairman Examination Committee (Official Stamp/Seal)

4 8. National Higher Education System The information on the national higher education system on the following pages provides the context for the qualification and the type of higher education institution that awarded it (DSDoc 01/03.00).

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