Software Engineering - Master Degree Program

  Estonia

• Other Cities in Estonia: 
Tartu,  Tallinn

Description: The international Master's program in Software Engineering aims at providing students with advanced software engineering and management skills, as well as specialized skills in two major application domains: enterprise systems and embedded real-time systems. The Master's program is jointly delivered by the two largest public universities in Estonia - University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a joint degree signed by both universities.

Curriculum structure:
Core compulsory module 36 ECTS
Specialization module 24 ECTS
Practice module 18 ECTS
Elective courses 12 ECTS
Master's thesis 30 ECTS
TOTAL 120 ECTS

Location:
Depending on the choice of specialization students will be based either in Tartu (specialization: Enterprise Software Engineering) or in Tallinn (specialization: Embedded Real-Time Software Engineering) for most of the program's duration. Elective courses, the Practice module and Master's thesis can be done at both locations. All students, regardless of specialization, will spend some time during the period of their studies at both partner universities.

Core compulsory module (36 ECTS):

* Tartu-based
- Software Process Management
- Software Economics
- Systems Modeling

* Tallinn-based
- Software Engineering Paradigms
- Requirements Engineering
- Software Quality and Standards

Specialization module (24 ECTS):

* Tartu-based
- Enterprise Software Engineering
- Enterprise System Integration
- Business Process Management
- Data Mining
- Seminar on Enterprise Software

* Tallinn-based
- Embedded Real-Time Software Engineering
- Foundations of Embedded Real-Time Systems
- Real-time Operating Systems and Systems Programming
- Applied Real Time Systems Development with UML/SDL
- Formal Methods in Embedded Real-Time Systems Development

Practice module (18 ECTS):
The practice module provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge acquired during the program. Students have a choice between:

Option 1: An internship of 2 to 3 months in a software company such as Cybernetica AS, Helmes, Microlink and Webmedia, or in the IT department of a large organization such as Hansapank/ Swedbank and EMT, either in Tallin or in Tartu.

Option 2: A combination of software projects and teaching practice.

Elective courses (12 ECTS):

* Tartu-based
- User Interface Design
- Social Aspects of Information Technology
- Advanced Algorithmics
- Estonian for International Students

* Tallinn-based
- Intelligent Systems
- Agent-Oriented Modeling
- Hybrid Systems
- Estonian for International Students

Highlights: This Master's degree program has been selected by the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research as one of the winners of the 2008 national competition of the most attractive international Master's programs in Estonia.

Why choose Estonia for your Master's?
Estonia is well known for its eagerness in embracing technology driven innovation. It is a pioneer in electronic identity, electronic voting, and vigorous in adopting mobile technology, online banking and electronic government services. Estonia is also home to internationally successful IT innovations as well as a groundswell of IT ventures. The program will expose students to this exciting environment and provide them with skills in innovative and cutting-edge software technology.

Excellent international career prospects!
The program will provide the specialized knowledge and professional skills needed in a career path leading to high-end technical roles (e.g. software analyst, architect or research engineer) or managerial roles (e.g. project/team leader or technology officer). Graduates from the program will be well equipped to join the highly dynamic software industry in the Baltics, Northern and Eastern Europe.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 3,300 EUR/year

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Estonia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. All students admitted in 2009/2010 will be automatically considered for a scholarship covering full tuition for 2 years of the program. Additionally, a stipend of 2550 EUR per year will be granted to some students based on academic merit.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 60-90 days

University of Tartu, International Relations Office's Mission Statement: The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education.

Year Founded: 1632