Åbo Akademi University’s Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology gives students an understanding of computation, communication and information processing in a fast-changing society. The programme covers advanced specification, design, programming and validation techniques, software-intensive systems, algorithmic solutions, research and development projects, real-time processing, computing theory, system architecture, distributed systems, web-based applications, control and signal processing, optimisation, big data, computational models, and communication and teamwork in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
The programme has two tracks. The Computer Engineering track, with a focus on Software Engineering, is offered in Turku and Vaasa. The Computer Science track is offered in Turku. It is a full-time programme taught through contact teaching and planned to take two years.
Åbo Akademi University says the programme prepares students for the IT industry, data-driven industries and demanding industrial and research projects. It also provides the background needed to apply to a doctoral study programme.