In both areas of specialization, you must complete the following requirements in addition to the modules “Concepts,” “Methods,” and “Applications.”

• Preparation for the master’s thesis
• Master’s thesis
• Master’s exam

Preparation for the master’s thesis is carried out within the chosen area of specialization. It serves as preporatory work for the topic of the master’s thesis and is usually completed in the second semester after the end of the lecture period.

The master’s thesis is also done within the selected area of specialization. It can only be started once you have successfully completed the preparation for the master’s thesis and earned at least 42 ECTS in the modules of the selected area of specialization. It usually takes six months, it is submitted in electronic form, and its results are presented in a thirty-minute presentation that is open to the university. The master’s exam takes place after completing the master’s thesis. It is oral, lasts for twenty minutes, and is graded.

The master’s exam takes place after completing the master’s thesis. It is oral, lasts for thirty minutes, and is graded. The exam usually takes place right after the presentation.