Master's Degree Programme in Software Development, M.Sc.

Application period runs from 1 December 2011 until 31 January 2012

• Coordinating unit: School of Information Sciences
• Duration: two academic years
• Programme period: autumn semester 2012 (late August) - spring semester 2014 (May)
• Extent: 120 credits/ECTS credits
• Major subject: Computer Science
• Website: http://www.uta.fi/sis/admissions.html

The programme is designed for software engineers who want to expand their knowledge of the discipline. It offers experience from both academic and industry perspective. Software development is examined in all stages of its life cycle. Teaching deals with different software development approaches, requirements management, software design, Internet applications, distributed systems, and adding intelligence in software. Graduates will have the abilities to participate in demanding and comprehensive software projects at different stages of the project and in various tasks.

Studies consist of lectures and seminars on theoretical and methodological questions, and supervised individual research for a Master´s thesis. Studies require active attendance and participation in classes. Some of the courses are organised only once during the programme period. Complementing studies may be required depending on the student's previous studies. Language studies in Finnish and English (and possibly Swedish if admitted Finnish students have not taken these earlier) must be included in the programme studies. After all the programme studies have been successfully completed, the degree of Master of Science will be awarded.

Admission criteria 

For general eligibility criteria, please see " Who is Eligible to Apply".

• A completed suitable university level Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the major subject (Computer Science) or in a closely related field including a substantial amount of studies in Computer Science. The previous degree should include studies also in Mathematics.
• A good knowledge of English for academic purposes. For requirements, please see the Admissions webpage. Applicants who have taken their school education in Finnish are not required to submit an international language test score but they must provide other sufficient evidence of their English language proficiency. It is possible to take some exams and the Master’s thesis in Finnish.
• Candidates for admission should be well qualified and capable of benefiting from the programme of study
• A number of students may be chosen among those applicants with a Bachelor's degree and a good knowledge of English who have been exchange students at the UTA studying Computer Science course units (code TKOP).
• In addition, other relevant merits and qualifications may be taken into account