Informatics

Sukurta: 24 November 2020

	Faculty Mathematics and Informatics
	Scope of studies and length 120 ECTS credits, 2 years
	Qualification awarded Master of Computing Sciences
	Application deadline* 1 May / 1 July
	Language English
	Tuition fee per year 5 266€
	Start of studies 1 September
	City Vilnius

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The main goal of the Informatics study programme is to prepare highly-qualified IT specialists, who can carry out independent research work, or continue on to doctoral studies in Lithuanian and foreign universities. Our graduates may also develop software development and maintenance projects, and can successfully compete for IT jobs in both Lithuanian and foreign companies.

Programme structure

Course unit title	ECTS credits
Course unit title	ECTS credits
1 semester Compulsory courses Artificial Neural Networks Data Analysis Scientific Research Work I/III p. Elective courses* Intellectual Systems Heuristic Algorithms for NP-complete Problems Methods of Cryptography Object Databases Electronic Signature Infrastructure and Electronic Documents	30.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
2 semester Compulsory courses Modelling and Verification of Software-based Systems Scientific Research Work II/III p. Elective courses* Multidimensional Data Visualization Selected Topics in Coding Theory IT Projects Management User Experience Engineering Randomized Algorithms Object Oriented Technologies Software process Assessment and Improvement	30.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
3 semester Compulsory courses Professional Practice Scientific Research Work III/III p. Elective courses* Graphics and Vizualization Methods Software Systems Architecture and Design Cloud Computing Distributed Systems	30.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4 semester Compulsory courses Master’s Thesis	30.0 30.0

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

1 semester

Compulsory courses

Artificial Neural Networks

Data Analysis

Scientific Research Work I/III p.

Elective courses*

Intellectual Systems

Heuristic Algorithms for NP-complete Problems

Methods of Cryptography

Object Databases

Electronic Signature Infrastructure and Electronic Documents

30.0

10.0

5.0

2 semester

Compulsory courses

Modelling and Verification of Software-based Systems

Scientific Research Work II/III p.

Elective courses*

Multidimensional Data Visualization

Selected Topics in Coding Theory

IT Projects Management

User Experience Engineering

Randomized Algorithms

Object Oriented Technologies

Software process Assessment and Improvement

30.0

10.0

5.0

3 semester

Compulsory courses

Professional Practice

Scientific Research Work III/III p.

Elective courses*

Graphics and Vizualization Methods

Software Systems Architecture and Design

Cloud Computing

Distributed Systems

30.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

4 semester

Compulsory courses

Master’s Thesis

30.0

30.0

*The supply of elective courses might vary depending on availability.

Key Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the Informatics study programme, a graduate will have acquired sufficient knowledge in the field, and will be able to understand the processes of the computerised application areas and create their informational models, as well as having acquired professional competencies for performing complex work in the development of computer systems. The Informatics graduates are able to work as analysts, designers and programmers in large projects, and are able to master new methods and technologies independently and apply them in practice.

Programme Specific Requirements

Applicants are recommended to have completed studies in the science area (field) of informatics, mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering or technological sciences.
The motivational interview is organised remotely. Candidates are invited to it if the Commission has questions after the evaluation of the application.
The entrance examination is organised remotely.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

Why choose this programme?

Modern computer- and software-based systems tend to become more complex and interconnected while being deployed in various, very different application areas. To design, develop and apply such systems, the graduates from our programme need to acquire a broad set of diverse competencies and skills. The aim of the Informatics programme is to provide students with a combination of the necessary knowledge and skills including, in particular, system modelling and design, data analytics and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, etc.

What comes after?

After completing the Informatics study programme, a graduate will have the ability to understand the involved processes of diverse computerised application areas and to create their informational models, as well as having acquired sufficient professional competencies and knowledge for performing complex tasks in relation to the design and development of computer systems.
Informatics graduates can be employed as analysts, designers and programmers in large projects at private companies and/or research institutions, and are capable of mastering new methods and technologies independently, as well as applying them in practice.

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