MA/MS in Informatics

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The purpose of the programme is to prepare high qualification software engineers that are able to carry out research independently; to lead software development, maintenance and process improvement projects; to apply their knowledge in different application areas; to make decisions under conditions of limited information, and logically, unambiguously and clearly argue them among specialists and non-specialists. Learning outcomes: Activities of teaching and learning: Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Theoretical studies cover 45% of the total amount of credits. Of which, 20% credits are devoted for the compulsory subjects and 25% credits – for optional courses. Scientific research and master's thesis cover 40 % of the credits. 15% of the total credits are assigned to professional practice carried in Lithuanian/ foreign IT organizations or research institutions. Specialisations: Optional courses: Distinctive features of a study programme: The study program is based on a classical approach of Informatics, including theoretical and applied aspects of computer science and providing skills for scientific research. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: A graduate can work as an analyst, designer and programmer, and after getting more experience as a team leader and project manager in the private or public sectors or manage maintenance of system software and applications. Access to further study: Graduate of Informatics programme can continue research at Doctoral degree programmes of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology.