Computer Science
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Innovation that excites
If you’ve already completed your Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related discipline – congratulations! You’ve chosen a field that is changing rapidly, has its finger on the pulse, and has become a pacemaker for the digital society of the future.
With our online Master’s degree in Computer Science, you can continue this journey with a focus on Data Science, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence. There is a huge demand for specialists, which means you can work in almost any industry. Your Master’s degree in Computer Science will provide you with all the skills you need to make a successful start on the international job market.
The Master’s degree in Computer Science consists of four semesters. In the first semester, you’ll start with software engineering and deepen your knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles. You’ll also acquire skills in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in your very first year of study.
Going forward, in the second semester you’ll systematically deal with the design, evaluation, and use of algorithms. Also in the second semester, you’ll begin to explore the topics of Cyber Security and Data Protection.
In the third semester, your focus will be on two compulsory elective modules. You will also examine the influence of your work as a computer scientist on society, discuss the latest issues in IT, and analyse networked systems.
At the end of your studies, your Master’s thesis and an oral examination (worth 30 ECTS) will provide you with an opportunity to independently apply the knowledge you have acquired to a specific problem using scientific methods, and to present and defend the results.
The order of courses presented below is for the online studies model of this programme.
included
courses
Module ECTS Programming with Python
5
Software Engineering: Software Processes
5
Advanced Mathematics
5
Advanced Statistics
5
Data Science
5
Project: Software Engineering
5
Module ECTS Algorithmics
5
Cyber Security and Data Protection
5
Seminar: Computer Science and Society
5
Artificial Intelligence
5
Big Data Technologies
5
Project: Computer Science Project
5
Module ECTS Seminar: Current Topics in Computer Science
5
Networks and Distributed Systems
5
Electives A
10
Electives B
10
Module ECTS Master Thesis
30
Module
ECTS
Advanced Cyber Security and Cryptology
10
Blockchain and Quantum Computing
10
IT Governance and Service Management
10
UI/UX Expert
10
Elective B
In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
Module
ECTS
Data Engineer
10
Business Analyst
10
Technical Project Lead
10
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
10
Use Case Identification and Evaluation for Analytical Applications
10
Internship*
10
Entry Requirements
You can start your desired study programme at Smart College UK if you meet the requirements.
The admissions documents must be provided in English or German, if they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.
You’ll acquire fundamental knowledge in the management and finance-oriented business administration courses. Afterwards, you can pick the electives of your choice that suit your interests. Your comprehensive knowledge will open up new job opportunities in many industries and companies around the world – so there’s nothing standing in the way of your international career.
Academic criteria for 120-ECTS programmes:
- Completed, undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS with a focus on economics or related subjects
- Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
Academic criteria for 60-ECTS programmes:
- Completed, undergraduate degree with 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
- Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies
For the 60 ECTS programme:
- Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
- Don’t have a year’s worth of qualified work experience? Don’t worry! With the Scholarship Programme, you can start your studies right away, and gain your professional experience alongside your studies. You’ll need to achieve the one year’s worth of experience before you complete your Scholarship Programme.
- You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us:
Proof of work experience (EN)
Proof of work experience (NL)
Proof of work experience (ES)
Proof of work experience (IT)
Proof of work experience (FR)
Start your online degree with our Scholarship Programme and receive a scholarship up to 75%!
Start in our Scholarship Programme as a participant with immediate access to 50% of your courses. You can do this by taking our Entrance Examination which will be included in your course as part of the Scholarship Programme. Once you have handed in all admission documents and the courses are completed, you can go on to finish your degree.
Questions? Speak to your study advisor, they will guide you through every step of the process.
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