Master of Computer Science

Goals

A sound scientific education in Computer Science and the application of what you have learnt on a concrete problem are of vital importance.

In the Master Program you will:

• learn how to individually and successfully develop and apply new methods of Hardware- , Software- or Network Solutions .
• work on Hardware-, Software, or Network Projects, which require in-depth expert knowledge in a selected core area or area of application.
• learn how to (after a short introductory phase) lead Hardware-, Software-, or Network Development Projects or international teams or departments.
• attain expert knowledge in several areas of Computer Science and applications thereof.
• be prepared to commence the Doctoral Program if your performance and interest is above average.

The Master Program will help you to enhance your knowledge and skills acquired during the Bachelor Program. It will enable you to perform scientific work on an autonomous basis and prepares you for the Doctoral Program. It offers the possibility to specialise in a core area or application area of Computer Science.

The following core-competencies will be enhanced in the Master Program:
Abstraction, formalisation and critical examination of a given problem, autonomous analysis of a problem and problem solving. Clear presentation and comprehensive documentation of the developed solution as well as Project Management. Adding to this, you will be trained to evaluate your work from a juridical, ethical and society perspective.

Admission to the Master Program requires possession of a relevant bachelor degree from an accredited national or foreign institution.

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Extent and Content of the Master Program

The Master of Computer Science Program is characterised by the availability of a wide choice of electives. It comprises 120 ECTS credit points. There are 4 compulsory modules totalling 22.5 ECTS credit points and 5 electives totalling 70 ECTS credit points. This equals an average duration of 6 semesters. The master thesis is attributed 27.5 ECTS credit points. The compulsory modules incorporate the topics Specification and Verification, two master seminars and the defensio of your master thesis. Additionally 4 elective modules are offered - currently (among others): Internet Technology, Advanced Computer Architecture, Quantum Information and Quantum Computers, Databases and Information Systems, Information Security, Semantic Systems, selected areas of Specification and selected areas of Verification.

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The Portal of the University of Innsbruck offers important first-hand information:

You can find the Curriculum and important forms for the Master Program on the Exam Department's homepage.

Via LFU:online you can access all current Lectures and Courses

Using a special online-tool you can compose your own time table, or display individual semesters or branches of study at the MIP Faculty.

If you want to get in touch via telephone - Anna Maria Scheiring will be happy to answer any questions. Phone: +43 (0)512 507 6100