Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (121.5 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master Degree of Engineering Science in Computer Systems)
Course code	ADMD0
Accreditation	29.11.2023 - 30.11.2029; Accreditation certificate No 2023/44-A

Tuition fee	€5,320 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time Refundable
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Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems or Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Control and Computer Systems or equivalent Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ • TOEFL iBT – 72 or above; • TOEFL pBT – 532 or above; • IELTS – 5,5 or above; • TOEIC test score – 780 or above; • Cambridge English Language Assessment – B2 First • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59 or above; • Duolingo – 95 or above;

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Every student should pass recorded video interview and entrance examination in Computer Systems before receiving the final admission. More details will be provided during the application.

Overview

FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nowadays the field of information technologies is full of opportunities and challenges.

The Master study programme is designed for graduates who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in computer science, software engineering, theory of computer systems development, database technologies, programming languages, software development environments and artificial intelligence.

In addition, it develops the ability to participate in software development projects, fulfill different (including manager) roles and comply with IT industry standards and professional ethics.

KEY FEATURES
Around 70% of Master level students are placed in industry already during their studies,
During practical courses students work closely with professors,
Three directions: Computer System Design, Applied Computer System Software Development and Applied Computer Sciences

Programme structure

A Compulsory study courses 37.0 CP /55.5 ECTS
Subject
Software Metrology and Planning Models
Large Databases
Object-Oriented System Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Programming of Processes
Computer Aided Solution Processing
Evolution of Object-Oriented Software
Special Data Processing Technologies
Requirements Engineering
Basics of Occupational Safety

B Compulsory elective study courses 20.0 CP/ 30.0 ECTS
B1 Field-specific study course 16.0 CP / 24.0 ECTS
Computer System Design
Subject
Theory of Systems and Processes
Computer System Design scientific seminar
Computer System Design Methods (scientific seminar)
Information Systems and CASE Tools
Knowledge Management

Applied Computer Sciences
Subject
Software Quality
Workshop on Applied Computer Science
CASE Tools for Object-Oriented System Development
Methods and Evolution Trends of Applied Computer Science

Applied Computer System Software
Subject
Network Software
Applied Software Systems (scientific seminar)
Advanced Software Technologies (scientific seminar)
Development Methods of Applied Intelligent Software Systems
Theory of Software Reliability

B2 Humanities and social sciences study courses 4.0 CP/ 6.0 ECTS
Subject
Industrial Relations
Business Sociology
Social Psychology
Ethics
Presentation Skills
European Classical Philosophy
Pedagogy
Psychology
Management of Small Business
Small Business Organization
Enterprise Operation Planning
New Product Marketing
Commerce

C Free elective study courses 4.0 CP/ 6.0 ECTS
E Final examination 20.0 CP/ 30.0 ECTS
Subject
Master Thesis

Career opportunities

CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates have opportunities to work in information technology companies (or in IT departments of other companies) where they can participate in software development projects and play a variety of roles such as system analysts, architects and designers, programmers, test engineers, technical writers, team managers and project leaders.

Graduates of the study programme can continue studies at Doctoral study level and can start working in the university and scientific research organisations.