Master programme in Technology

The objective of the 5-year Master’s programme in Technology is to graduate system architects for the society of tomorrow. The programme covers both the theoretical basis and the experimental methods in Computer Science as well as the mathematical tools which necessary to achieve the required level of competence prior to graduation.
The programme offers business oriented subsidiary courses such as economics and project management, innovation, management and languages.

Programme structure diagramme:

10S	Master thesis in Computer science
9F	Specialised course in CS	Specialised course in CS	Elective course
8S	INF-3203 Adv. dist. syst.	INF-3701 Adv. database syst.	Elective course
7F	INF-3200 Distributed systems fundamentals	INF-3201 Concurrent and parallel programming	Elective course
6S	Elective course	INF-2900 Software engineering	FIL-0700 Philosophy
5F	INF-2301 Computer communication and security	Elective course	Elective course
4S	INF-2201 Operating systems fundamentals		STA-1001 Probability and statistics 1
3F	INF-2200 Computer architecture and organization	INF-2700 Databases	FYS-2014 Digital design
2S	INF-1101 Data structures and algorithms	MAT-1004 Linear algebra	FYS-1006 Introduction to signals and sensors
1F	INF-1100 Programming fundamentals	MAT-1001 Calculus I	MAT-1005 Discrete Mathematics 1

Each Computer Science course in the program covers both a theoretical and an experimental approach to the discipline. After the basic courses in programming fundamentals, algorithms and computer fundamentals, you continue with core Computer Science courses, such as: computer architecture, operating systems, network and databases. Each of these subjects can be the fundament of specialization in a masterprogramme in Computer Science, with emphasis on Systems. Higher level courses are directly connected to the research within the Department. This imply an opportunity for substantial knowledge in the fields covered.

The programme offers various forms of instruction. Most courses consists of lectures as well as tutorials and colloquia. In the lectures the theory of the syllabus is covered. In the colloquium students are active by solving assignments and discussing aspects of the field. A significant part of all courses in Computer Science is the experimental training at the programming laboratories.
Mandatory coursework is given to each course. Approved assignments give access to the exam. The examination structure differs between the courses; from written examination to project work reports, presentation of scientific work or oral examination. And often a combination of these methods.

During the capstone projects and the last semester's master thesis individual supervision is given by the Department's faculty members.

For further information on evaluation, examination and assessments, see the individual course descriptions.

When completing the programme, the qualification awarded is a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. This qualifies the candidates for admission to the PhD-programme in Computer Science, with the proviso that the graduate’s final degree classification is of a satisfactory level.