Master of Science in Engineering - Computer science

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Master of Science in Engineering - Computer Science

The Master of Science in Engineering profile in Computer Science trains a professional with in-depth knowledge of research, development, planning and design of innovative applications, advanced information systems and ICT infrastructures, including their security.

The MSE study profile in Computer Science provides in-depth knowledge and skills in research and development, planning, specification and design of innovative ICT applications, systems and architectures.

 Topics covered in the course of study include:
  • Human-computer interaction and NLP;
  • Internet of Things, social and complex networks;
  • Audio-visual processing, VR/AR/MR and Digital Gaming;
  • Cloud-native applications and services;
  • ICT security and Blockchain;
  • Educational technologies and open data.
 
Skills:
  • Analysis and evaluation of new technologies and research approaches for innovative solutions;
  • Ability to work in diverse IT environments;
  • Managerial skills to lead development teams and assume responsibility for the management of IT infrastructures;
  • Development of systems in collaboration with users and stakeholders;
  • Development of tools for data analysis and management, simulation and modelling; 
  • Use of data analysis tools to solve complex problems.

Educational perspectives

The Master of Science in Engineering is the highest degree conferred by a university of applied sciences in Switzerland in the fields of engineering and IT.

MSE graduates can continue their education with a PhD at Swiss or international universities and polytechnics, as well as through continuing education courses:
  • Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Professional perspectives
 
SUPSI Master of Science in Engineering graduates with a profile in Computer Science can find employment in the following activities and professional fields:
  • Development of cloud-native applications;
  • Information and communication systems;
  • Decentralised blockchain-based systems and applications;
  • Computer security;
  • Development of Advanced User Interfaces, including Virtual;
  • Reality and Natural Language Processing. 
 

The planning of the study programme is carried out by the students with the support of the advisor assigned at the beginning of the course.

Theoretical modules

30 ECTS

Modules of 3 credits each divided into three areas:
  • 3 FTP modules (fundamental theoretical principles)
  • 4 TSM modules (technical and scientific skills specific to the chosen profile)
  • 2 CM modules (context modules)
  • 1 module of your choice from FTP, TSM and CM

Specialization modules

30 ECTS

Modules that vary according to the specialization profile.This part of the curriculum allows for an in-depth study of specific topics and an approach to the world of practice by working on individual projects, group projects or by attending seminars and Summer Schools.

Thesis

30 ECTS

Enables the skills acquired during the course of study to be put into practice and further developed.
The work undertaken must meet high methodological, conceptual and scientific requirements. The thesis takes the form of a project assigned by a company, organisation or a research assignment awarded within the university of applied sciences.

  • FTP_AdvAlgDS: Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (Lugano)
  • FTP_ApprAlg: Approximation algorithms (Lugano)
  • FTP_ModSim: Modelling Simulation and Optimisation (Lugano)
  • FTP_MultiASys: Multi-agent systems (Lugano)
  • FTP_Alg: Algorithms (Zurich)
  • FTP_Optimiz: Optimization (Zurich)
  • FTP_StochMod: Stochastic Modelling (Zurich)
  • FTP_TheoComp: Theoretical Computer Science (Zurich)

  • TSM_AdvCompG: Advanced Computer Graphics (Lugano)
  • TSM_AdvDataMgmt: Advanced Data Management - non standard database systems (Lugano)
  • TSM_DevOps: DevOps of Cloud-Native Applications (Lugano)
  • TSM_IoT: Internet of Things (Lugano)
  • TSM_AdvPrPa: Advanced Programming Paradigms (Zurich)
  • TSM_ClComp: Cloud Computing (Zurich)
  • TSM_ITSec: IT-Security (Zurich)
  • TSM_MobCom: Mobile Computing (Zurich)
  • TSM_ProgAlg: Parallel and distributed computing (Zurich)
  • TSM_SoftwEng: Software Engineering and Architectures (Zurich)
  • TSM_UseInf: Advanced User Interfaces (Zurich)
  • TSM_WireCom: Wireless Communications (Zurich)

  • CM_InnoLEAN: Innovation and Lean (Lugano)
  • CM_QRM: Quality and Risk Management (Lugano and Zurich)
  • CM_ComplPro: Management of Complex Processes (Zurich)
  • CM_Entrepr: Corporate Management and Entrepreneurship (Zurich)
  • CM_PrivLaw: Privacy and Law (Zurich)

 Students holding one of the following bachelor’s degrees generally fulfil these entry requirements
  • BSc in Computer Science
The eligibility of applicants and candidates will be checked individually.

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