Design of Digital Products

To study DDP, you need a general higher education entrance qualification (Matura/Abitur, Reifeprüfung or Berufsreifeprüfung), a relevant university entrance qualification examination or completed the FH's study qualification program.

No prior knowledge of computer science or business is required. In the first semester, students are slowly introduced to computer science and familiarized with algorithmic thinking.

No, you don't need any previous knowledge of programming. We start in the first semester by familiarizing you with algorithmic thinking. In the Creative Coding module, you will also learn how to prepare content on the web, design dynamic websites with JavaScript and present content clearly.

Not important. This degree program focuses on applied computer science, economics, sustainability and ethics. In order to design digital products, you will be taught an algorithmic understanding and your interest and enjoyment of applied programming will be awakened.

With the online application, we offer you a quick and easy way to apply for this degree program.

After your online application, you will be invited to an admissions interview. You will have this interview with lecturers from the degree program, who will work with you to determine whether your interests and expectations match the content of the degree program and whether this choice is right for you.

Yes, a semester abroad can be completed in the 5th or 6th semester. The International Office will be happy to help you find the right university for you and take care of the formalities. You are also welcome to complete your compulsory internship abroad.

This degree program aims to encourage young people to pursue a career in computer science, thereby removing self-doubt and building self-confidence for a STEM career. The interesting mix of IT, business, ethics and sustainability is also intended to reflect the diversity of professional fields. Particular attention is paid to a balanced gender ratio in teaching on this course and female role models are brought to the foreground. The innovative didactic design focuses on project-based learning and enables students to learn from and with each other in diverse team constellations from the first semester onward and to implement a variety of software projects involving different stakeholders.

There are countless career profiles in IT and more are emerging every day. With this apprenticeship, you can, for example, work as an application programmer, in UX (user experience) or service design or as an IT project manager. No matter which specific field you end up in, one thing is certain: you are choosing an education that guarantees you a secure, varied and well-paid job.

If you want to continue your Master's studies at Campus Hagenberg, you can choose from a variety of degree programs (e.g. Information Engineering and Management, Information Security Management, Communication and Knowledge Media, Human-Centered Computing, Energy Informatics). Depending on your interests and desired specialization, you can gain further qualifications in data management, IT security, e-learning or human-machine interaction. You can also take up a relevant Master's degree course at any other higher education institution (university or university of applied sciences).

The strategic partners (Porsche Informatik, SKF, Energie AG, FEMtech, BMK) are committed to increasing diversity in IT. To ensure that more people are involved in IT and find themselves in these professions, DDP offers students a range of services. These range from mentoring programs, career coaching, internships and study projects to scholarships.