Blended Intensive Program that addresses agile project management in coastal community settings.
Dates and Format:
- Online component: 16 April 2026
- Onsite phase: 18 -22 May 2026
Venue: University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, Germany
Credits: 3 ECTS
Language of instruction: English
Participants: 20+ students
About the Program:
This course delves into advanced topics in agile project management, with a specific emphasis on software development. The curriculum will explore various aspects of:
- Agile Methods
- Lean Principles and Flow
- Extreme Programming
- Critical Success Factors for Agile Software Projects
- Observability in Agile Projects
- Agile practice in coastal communities
Target Group:
The course is open to all students from EUNICoast universities who are pursuing studies in computer science or related fields. The course is designed for masters level students. Final-year bachelor's students may also be considered for admission, subject to availability of places.
Lecturers from:
- University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, Germany
- University of Patras, Greece
- Aland University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland
- Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain
- Local Software Industry experts
Nomination Process:
Each EUNICoast partner institution may nominate up to 3 students in ranked order according to the following procedure:
Priority 1: First-choice student guaranteed acceptance (subject to eligibility criteria)
Priority 2: Second-choice student will be placed in a selection pool
Priority 3: Third-choice student will be placed in a selection pool
After all Priority 1 nominations are confirmed (maximum 12 places), the remaining places will be filled from the selection pool of Priority 2 and then from Priority 3 nominations. Students will be selected based on the following criteria:
- English proficiency (minimum B2 level)
- Relevant academic background (computer science or related field)
- Quality of motivation statement
- Diversity considerations (fewer opportunities, gender balance, nationality mix, study field variety)
Note: If a partner institution does not submit nominations by the given deadline, their guaranteed Priority 1 place may be allocated to Priority 2/3 nominations from other institutions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled at EUNICoast partner institution
- Studying computer science or a related field
- At least B2 level English proficiency
- Availability for both the online component (16 April) and onsite phase (18-22 May 2026)
Nomination Deadline: 31 January 2026
Please submit nominations via email to incoming@hochschule-stralsund.de including:
- Full name and email address
- Study program and level (Bachelor/Master)
- Indication of Priority 1, 2 or 3
Accommodation:
Affordable accommodation options will be recommended by the organizing team from HOST and are available in sufficient capacity.
Contact:
For questions regarding the programmes content, please contact: Prof. Dr. Gero Wedemann
For questions regarding nominations and administrative matters: Swantje Dieme
Please share this with your students, mark your calendars and start planning. HOST is looking forward to welcoming your students to Stralsund!
