Master's degree programme in Information Technology - Introduction
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You come far and wide when you study Information Technology because there are a lot of subjects which involve different research areas. There is a good equilibrium between theory and practice within the subjects provided by both the Engineering College of Aarhus and Aarhus Univeristy. At these institutions a lot of the lecturers are active scientists in the respective fields. At the study each course covers a broad area regarding the subjects, the readings and the things we try out. |
Introduction
Information Technology is a two-year Masters degree programme that amounts to 120 ECTS credits and builds on a relevant graduate engineer or Bachelors degree programme. The degree programme is offered by Aarhus University under the auspices of the Aarhus School of Engineering, in a joint partnership between Aarhus University and the Engineering College of Aarhus. Depending on your background, you can achieve the title of Master of Science in Engineering (Information Technology) or Master of Science and Technology (Information Technology).
In the graduate engineer degree programme in Information Technology, you work with the application of software and IT in technical systems. Examples include controlling the function of the appliances and systems we surround ourselves with on a day-to-day basis, or for controlling and monitoring industrial machines. This concept is known as pervasive computing or IT in everything. The technology is therefore becoming increasingly advanced and incorporated into more and more products. This means that the application of Information Technology will increase significantly in the years ahead, and there will therefore be a very great demand for engineers in this field.
The degree programme consists of a joint basic package taken during the first year of studies. In addition, you must choose two of the following specialised study packages plus an optional package, as well as concluding your studies with a thesis amounting to 30 ECTS credits.
The degree programme offers study packages in the following fields:
- Software Engineering
- Embedded real-time systems
- Distributed systems
- Digital signal processing
- Communication technology
- Elektronics
Each study package amounts to 15 ECTS credits. By combining these study packages and concluding your studies with a thesis, you can become a specialist in relevant fields of study connected with system and instrument development involving software, hardware and communication technology.
Students are admitted to studies commencing at the end of January and the end of August.
International opportunities
You have the option of spending six months of your studies at a university abroad.
A study period abroad provides you with a solid foundation for your future job. Because the degree programme is based on universal technologies and methodologies, you will have good opportunities for working abroad.