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Master in Applied Computer Science (MSc) - VUB
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Master in Applied Computer Science (MSc) - VUB

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BrusselsBelgium
On campus
Full-time
€1,116.00/year
 700 Points
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2024

Program Description

This master in Applied Computer Science (MSc) aims to develop state-of-the-art computer science skills that will complement the student’s primary field of expertise. The Smart Cities, Digital Earth modules respond to the demands of our digitalized world and the latest trends in the data-science-related labor market, while the wide range of highly specialized elective courses allows students to personalize their curriculum.

The master in Applied Computer Science (MSc) focuses on the design and engineering of computer-based smart systems, spanning the entire associated technology spectrum from hardware technologies – including, sensors, actuators, and electronic and photonic devices – to advanced networking and internet-of-things systems and big data processing, management, and analysis software technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics.

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Curriculum

Year 1

Programming in Java

Operating systems & security

Scripting languages

Algorithms & data structures

Advanced IT Networks

Advanced programming concepts

Computer systems

Databases

Web technologies

Techniques of artificial intelligence

Choose one of the following:
Smart Cities or Digital Health
Digital Earth module

Year 2

Deep Learning

Distributed computing and storage

Soft Skills for Applied Computer Scientists

Tech. and Applications of micro-electronics and photonics

Master Thesis

Optional Courses:
Choice from the list of elective courses
Courses from the Entrepreneurship module
Internship

Jobs - Careers

  • Research Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • System Architect
  • IoT Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Business Developer
  • Consultant
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