Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology
Åbo Akademi University
Key Information
Campus location
Turku, Finland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 12,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* 12000 €/year for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
Developed with industry standards in mind, this two-year programme aims to equip students with a solid understanding of computation, communication and information processing in the context of our fast-changing society. Students who successfully complete this programme will find themselves open to a number of exciting opportunities within industries such as software, biotechnology, data analysis and many more.
Structured to accommodate the broad range of skills required to succeed in the IT industry, students of this programme will also be given the choice to specialize in one of two given areas:
Computer Science: with a special emphasis on computational modeling, computational data analytics, and formal methods for safety-critical distributed systems. Computer Science is offered in Turku.
Computer Engineering: with a special emphasis on engineering of software intensive systems, with a focus on cloud computing, the industrial internet, safety-critical and autonomous systems. Computer Engineering is offered in Turku and Vaasa.
Depending on their chosen area of specialization, students will graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a Master of Science (Technology) degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Software Engineering. A number of mobility programs also offer students of information technology an opportunity to study abroad and develop international contacts. The completion of a master’s thesis will also provide students with the opportunity to develop a capacity for independent learning and research, whilst liaising with industry professionals at the same time.
Admissions
Curriculum
Main subject studies in Computer Science
Main subject module: Algorithms
- Algorithm Design (UTU)(in English)
- Advanced Text Algorithms(in English)
- Search and Optimization Algorithms(in English)
- Graph Algorithms(in English)
Main subject module: Project and Practice
- Project Course(in English)
Selectable courses
- Practical work experience in Information Technology(in English)
- Research Internship in Information Technology(in English)
Thematic module in Information Technology
Thematic module: Software Technology
- Software Quality(in English)
- Software Design and Architecture (UTU)(in English)
- Web Technologies(in English)
- Tools for Reliable Software Construction(in English)
- Software Testing(in English)
Thematic Module: Advanced Software Technology
- Parallel Programming(in English)
- GPU Programming(in English)
- Advanced Course on Software Engineering (UTU)(in English)
- Privacy and Security for Software Systems (UTU)(in English)
- Search and Optimization Algorithms(in English)
- Cloud Computing(in English)
- Code Optimization(in English)
Thematic module: Computational Data Analytics
Mandatory courses
- Data Science(in English)
- Machine Learning(in English)
Selectable courses
- Artificial Intelligence(in English)
- Analytics for Industrial Internet(in English)
- Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition (UTU)(in English)
- Machine Learning and Algorithmics Seminar (UTU)(in English)
- Embedded AI(in English)
Thematic module: Industrial Internet
- Analytics for Industrial Internet(in English)
- System Architecture of IoT(in English)
- Wireless Digital Communication(in English)
- Code Optimization(in English)
- Multidimensional Sensing Techniques(in English)
- Computer Vision(in English)
Thematic module: Safety-critical and Autonomous Systems
- Multidimensional Sensing Techniques(in English)
- System Safety(in English)
- Security Engineering (UTU)(in English)
- Tools for Reliable Software Construction(in English)
- Autonomic Software and Systems(in English)
- Reliable Distributed Systems(in English)
Thematic module: Autonomous shipping
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomic Software and Systems(in English)
- Introduction to Maritime Law(in English)
- Smart and Sustainable Maritime Business(in English)
Thematic module: Smart Systems
- System Modelling and Synthesis with HDL (UTU)(in English)
- Perception and Navigation in Robotics (UTU)(in English)
- Hardware Accelerators for Robotics and AI (UTU)(in English)
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UTU)(in English)
Thematic Module: Health Technology
- Acquisition and Analysis of Biosignals (UTU)(in English)
- Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery (UTU)(in English)
- Biosignal Analytics (UTU)(in English)
- Human Psychology (UTU)(in English)
- Medical Instrumentation (UTU)(in English)
Thematic module: Game development
- Game Design (UTU)(in English)
- Interactive Storytelling (UTU)(in English)
- Digital Art Master Class (UTU)(in English)
- Introduction to Game Development Tools (UTU)(in English)
- Project course on Game Development (UTU)(in English)
- Gamification and Serious Games (UTU)(in English)
- Game Testing (UTU)(in English)
Thematic module: Interaction Development (UTU)
- Principles of Interaction Design (UTU)(in English)
- Usability, User Experience and Analytics (UTU)(in English)
- Mixed Reality (UTU)(in English)
Selectable courses
- Digital Art Master Class (UTU)(in English)
- Interactive Storytelling (UTU)(in English)
Master's thesis and seminars
- Master's Thesis Seminar in Information Technologies(in English)
- Research methods in Computer Science and Engineering(in English)
- Master's Thesis in Computer Science(in English)
Free optional studies
- Special Course in Software Engineering(in English)
Career Opportunities
As one of Åbo Akademi’s most diverse programmes, past students of this programme are currently employed in a vast array of different disciplines. Just some of the roles achieved by our students include: CTO (Chief Technology Officer), Senior R&D Engineer, Lead Developer, Security Expert and System Designer. As well as other key areas including project management and advisory roles, many of our students have also used the programme as a springboard for further study and research in their chosen field.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available for students applying to our master's degree programmes and liable for tuition fee. There are two categories:
- Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 100 % of the tuition fee, awarded for 2 years (second year conditional)
- Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 50 % of the tuition fee, awarded for 2 years (second year conditional)
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on:
- the academic performance of the student in his/her previous studies,
- how well the applicant meets the programme requirements
- the answers the applicants have given in the application form
The application to our scholarships is included in online application form to our master's degree programmes.