Which skills do computer science graduates need to actively shape the software development of tomorrow? On July 22, 2026, Soloplan’s management team and the President of Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hauke, discussed this question. The focus was on agentic AI, new ways of working in software engineering, and the further development of academic curricula.
A solid foundation in computer science remains essential in the age of AI – and is becoming even more important. Although agentic systems are increasingly generating code and taking over tasks, humans must still assess architecture, quality, security, and potential impacts. Software engineering is therefore shifting away from pure code production toward reviewing, evaluating, and making responsible decisions.
New Requirements for Teaching and Software Development
As technologies and tools continue to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace, established fundamentals should be complemented by practical and regularly updated course content. In the future, knowledge of system architecture, requirements engineering, verification, security and data protection, as well as a fundamental understanding of Large Language Models and agentic systems, will be particularly important.
Communication and delegation are also becoming core technical skills. Goals, context, boundaries, and acceptance criteria must be clearly defined, and results must be consistently reviewed. In some respects, working with an AI agent is similar to managing a new team member. However, one key difference remains: an agent can take on tasks, but not responsibility. Business informatics is also more important than ever. At the interface between business and technology, it helps ensure that the use of AI delivers tangible value.
Regular dialogue between academia and industry is therefore essential in order to integrate technological developments into teaching and research at an early stage. As a long-standing partner and supporter of Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Soloplan contributed its experience in professional software development to the discussion.
The potential development of a dedicated AI degree program was also discussed. As the region’s largest software company, Soloplan is pleased to contribute relevant ideas and actively help shape the academic landscape.
