Computer Science (AP Degree)

  Denmark

Aalborg

Term: Academic Year 
Dates: February 1st or September 1st enrolment

Description: The Programme Computer Science (Datamatician) was established in 1986 to meet demands from the business sector for improved theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of computer science. Since then it has been continuously developed and up-dated to meet the demands of the IT sector. The educational programme offers a wide range of competences in the field of IT.

Core themes:

Technology: Construction & Functioning of PC (including operative systems & communication between PCs); System Development: IT System-Designing & Describing Systems; Programming: Writing Programmes with the Use of Object-Oriented Java Programming Language programmes working in a multi-user environment and containing database access and updating, Web Technologies (programming for the Internet). Optional subjects: Embedded Programming (Programming of Robots), Agile Development.

Methods of teaching & learning: Group-based thematic activities, interdisciplinary projects, external lecturers, study visits to enterprises, study tours, project work.

Duration: 2 years 6 months (5 semesters).

Level of degree: AP Degree (A short pragmatic programme aimed at a business career);
Comparable to the first 5 semesters of a Bachelor Degree.

Course structure: The course consists of 5 semesters; the last semester includes a final exam project.
Individual planning: As a student you can streamline your career basis through the choice of electives, specialisation and final project.

Assessment: Assessment is carried out via a combination of coursework assignments, and interdisciplinary examinations. A range of methods used includes problem solving exercises, formal reports (oral, written or posters) and special assignments.

Language of the course: English.

Career opportunities: After completion of the Computer Science programme you can continue your studies at university level. If you opt for the Aalborg University, it is possible to obtain a Bachelor Degree after studying for approximately 1 year there. But an AP Degree usually leads to an immediate business career. The graduate gets a job at a professional level in any of the following fields: System Administration, System Development, Computer Programming and Network Coordination.

Application deadline: 1st October for the February enrolment and 1st of April for the September enrolment (later applications welcome, but no guarantee given).

Starting dates: February 1st and September 1st.

Payment deadline: 1st rate upon reception of the admission letter and 2nd rate when the visa is obtained, however no later than August 1st for September enrolment.

Cost of compulsory literature: EUR 670 - (DKK 5 000) for the entire programme however, special service available for non EU/EEA students.

ECTS points: 60 per year; 150 for the full programme.

Accommodation cost: Approx. EUR 267- (DKK 2 000) per month at the student hostel.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: DKK 70 000 per year = approx. USD 11 280

Experience Required: yes

Entry requirements: For Danish Students: an upper secondary education with at least level B in Mathematics. For non-Danish students: a) Students from Asia or Africa 2 years of university study completed; b) Other appropriate education found to be acceptable at the discretion of the Academy. Language proficiency IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0 or special interview at the Academy in Denmark.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is -

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

The Academy of Professional Higher Education NOEA - Institute of Applied Management's Mission Statement: NOEA - Institute of Applied Management is the Academy of Professional Higher Education, established in 1999. It is located in Aalborg, a green Danish city with a rapidly developing and flourishing economy. NOEA focuses on a high quality education with an emphasis on professional skills and personal competences and offers pragmatic and professional academic programmes to students who need quick access to a business career. A total of 1 700 full-time and 3000 part-time students currently study at NOEA. The faculty consists of 120 highly qualified professors.

Year Founded: 1999