The course focuses on the basic branches of learning in computer science, such as programming, software design, telematics, network systems and architectures.
Other related subjects, like mathematics, physics and business administration, are also important.

Computer Science graduates have a comprehensive understanding of the design and development methodologies of software systems, based on professional state-of-the-art concepts, on the ability to solve concrete problems and on the capacity to communicate in a professional manner.

Applicants with the following requirements are admitted without further examination:

• School leaving examination from a vocational technical high school linked to the chosen Bachelor;
• Federal high school matura or equivalent qualification. Applicants have the possibility to choose between two access modes: 1) “SPI” mode, integrated study and practice; “APA” mode, pre-formative practice year;
• ST technician qualification or technician qualification awarded by a high school specializing in a field related to the chosen study path;
• More than 25 years of age and significant training and working experience in the field of the chosen Bachelor.

Candidates failing to meet the requirements specified above will be evaluated by an internal commission.

The career opportunities available on completion of this course are initially technical in nature, as designer and developer in specific environments (computer or telematics industry) or in related industries (electronics industry, manufacturing industry, machine industry and generally in production systems requiring software systems) and the telecommunications industry.
Moreover, the industrial sector in general and the tertiary sector need information technologies, and therefore computer scientists, to manage their systems. There are also excellent career openings as managers and developers of applications for the service sector (banks, insurance companies, public services, organisations in general). Once experience has been acquired (perhaps also by means of a Master's Degree in a technical or managerial discipline, from SUPSI or from another university), it will be possible to pursue a career in development team and project management, or to specialise in specific application fields.