Master in Computer Science
at Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC · Portugal
Duration
2 years | 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Intake
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Mode
Full Time
About this program
The Master in Computer Science at ISTEC focuses on deepening knowledge in informatics and multimedia, especially virtualization, cloud computing and mobile device application development. The course aims to develop skills in computer and information systems with an orientation towards innovation and research. It promotes advanced digital skills and active learning for software development projects in computer science and multimedia. The program spans 2 years and 4 semesters, accumulating 120 ECTS. It offers two branches: Cloud Computing and Mobile Devices and Multimedia. The curriculum includes core technical modules, branch specific modules, and a substantial dissertation/project component. It is a post-labor study mode aimed at professionals seeking advanced qualification or re-qualification.
Modules
- Computer Systems Architecture
- History of Computing
- Distributed Computing
- Virtualization I
- Private Cloud Computing
- Multimedia for Mobile Devices
- Web Programming and Multimedia
- User Interfaces
- Cyber Security
- Project Management
- Virtualization II
- Public Cloud Computing
Career outcomes
- Information Systems Management
- Risk and security analysis of Information Systems
- Design and Development of Information Systems and Decision Support
- Digital Age company management
- Business Process Consulting
- Implementation and Administration of organizations with a high degree of digitalization
- Administration of enterprise networks based on Cloud Computing
- Design, development and management of software and products for the web
- Content development for mobile devices
- Design and development of entertainment software and games
- Consulting in the area of product systems for the web
- Development of e-commerce and e-learning platforms
- Development and implementation of content based on visual computing and multimedia
- Management and maintenance of information systems in Web technologies
- Software design for Virtual Reality environments
How this course compares
- Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC is #32 in Portugal on research impact (60,729 citations).
- Most master's Computer Science & IT courses in Portugal take 2 years | 4 semesters | 120 ECTS; this one does too.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Master in Computer Science at Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC?
It takes 2 years | 4 semesters | 120 ECTS, studied Full Time.
Is Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC a good university for Computer Science & IT?
Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC is #32 in Portugal on research impact (60,729 citations).
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