Automotive Software Engineering

Course Overview

The importance of software-based functionality in cars has continuously grown in the last three decades. New functions have dramatically improved a cars use, safety, and comfort. Along comes a fundamental change in the corresponding development processes, which have to address the fact that almost every part of a car contains heavily cross-linked and software-based functionality. The numerous dependencies between functions lead to new requirements to software and systems engineering. The automotive industry needs highly qualified experts to create and implement new processes and methods. This growing need oft excellent software engineers with a broad methodical knowledge and deep domain knowledge is addressed by this course of study. This master study offers a specific focus on automotive software engineering, by combining elements from computer science, software engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronic, and economic science. By that, programming languages, modelling techniques, tools and processes can be learned in a depth that is necessary for implementing software-intensive systems in cars. Experienced lecturers from the leading car and car supply companies supplement the course offerings and provide the students with exclusive insights in todays practice. Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification? Graduates of the masters in Automotive Software Engineering program are well equipped to undertake further study at the Ph.D. level or move into a variety of exciting, high-level technical development positions in the automotive industry, aerospace, or engineering. Our graduates are sought after by a wide range of top industry partners such as Daimler AG, BMW, and aerospace manufacturer EADS. Employment prospects for automotive software graduates are very promising as there is a shortage of experts in this field with the right combination of technical and management skills. Munich and its surroundings offer an ideal working environment and excellent career opportunities thanks to the high concentration of world renowned vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in the area. TUM Informatics maintains strong contacts with companies in the region and has an excellent reputation among them for the high quality of its masters graduates.