Applied Computer Science

Would you like to learn how software, hardware and smart digital systems work together? Applied Computer Science is the English-taught major within Hanze’s Bachelor's degree in Information & Communication Technology (ICT). You learn how to develop and apply technology through programming, electronics, computer architecture, networking, operating systems, cybersecurity and mathematics. You also explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

From the first year onwards, you work in teams on practical projects and apply your knowledge to real-world technical challenges. In the third year, you choose a specialisation and complete a minor. In the fourth year, you gain professional experience through a year-long internship at a national or international organisation.

After graduating, you can work as a Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, IoT Developer, AI & Machine Learning Engineer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Data Engineer or Network Engineer. You can work for technology companies and start-ups, as well as organisations in sectors such as energy, healthcare, logistics and government.