Information Technology, Masters Programme

Our aim is to educate you to work in advanced specialist tasks in the field of ICT, focusing on using modern tools and methods. The studies enable you to follow the professional development of the field, both from the applied research and practical viewpoints. Studies are designed and implemented in such a way that students who are in full-time employment can participate.

Structure of Studies

The degree consists of Professional Studies (30 ECTS credits) and a Final Year Project (30 ECTS credits). Studies consists of lectures, laboratory work, assignments, and projects as well as independent studying. They are offered either in Bulevardi campus or in Leppävaara campus.

In the first study year, you will undertake a course in research methods and attend a seminar on Trends in ICT, and complete 20 ECTS from our course offerings for Professional Studies. Courses will take place during one afternoon and one or two evenings per week.

We offer up-to-date courses on Mobile Programming, Media Engineering, and Telecommunication Technology.
A complete list of course offerings will be announced before the application period starts.

The second study year is reserved for a Final Year Project (Master´s Thesis). The Thesis work is usually completed in cooperation with your employer.

Information on the courses and their contents is preliminary and will be confirmed in March/April 2013

Degree Structure (preliminary information)

Common Courses 10 ECTS

• Methodological Studies 5 ECTS
• Trends in ICT 5 ECTS

Specialisation Options:

Mobile Programming (20 ECTS)

• Android Platform Architecture 5 ECTS
• Adnroid Application Development 5 ECTS
• iPhone Application Development 5 ECTS
• Windows Phone Application Development 5 ECTS

Media Production Ecosystems (20 ECTS)

• Media Ecosystems 5 ECTS
• Mobile Web Technologies 5 ECTS
• Multimedia Formats and Services 5 ECTS
• Multimedia Communication Networks 5 ECTS

Master's Thesis 30 ECTS

Career Prospects

After graduating with a Master of Engineering Degree in Information Technology, you may work in advanced specialist tasks in international engineering surroundings of ICT industries.