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Applied Computer Science - Software Integration (part-time)

Gain an insight and expertise in how to connect technological possibilities within IT to the needs of the industry.

Start date	Fall 2020
City	Oslo
Level	Master
Price	33 200 kr per semester 1900 kr for registration
Language	English
Form type	Part-time
Duration	3 years
Points	120
Admission requirements	Yes, see below
Subject to change

This is the study for those who are passionate about IT and technology, and who want to create innovative user experiences and solutions.

On this course, you will develop advanced knowledge within the fields of IT architecture, integration, development and modern information systems, focusing on theories, research questions, research methods and professional standards.

Close links to the industry, including the internship and master thesis in collaboration with the business community helps you succeed with this. You work with topics that are deeply rooted to the discipline.

The Master’s programme is research-based and researchers and people from the industry actively teach as lecturers.

What do you learn?

It is key to understand how IT can bridge the gap between research and industry, and on this course you will acquire beneficial, practical skills and research expertise in order to understand technology, innovation and software integration.

You will gain a practical competence within:

Design of visual information dashboards based on big data
Knowledge and practical skills in the development of mobile solutions, Internet of Things and modern architectures
Expertise within interactive technology and software integration

In addition to this, during the course, we will focus on, among other things:

System development and applied informatics
Big data
Information visualisation
IT architecture
Interactive use of technology
Project management and agile methods
Mobile solutions

Job opportunities

Students on the Master of Applied Computer Science – Software Integration qualify for jobs such as:

Tech lead
IT architect
Senior developer
Technical project leader

After completion of the course, you will be able to see how technology can make the world a better place, and help people and organisations to carry out their work more efficiently.

Subject to change
- semester
  Systems Development (MA110)
  Visual Analytics (MA130)
- semester
  Mobile Computing and Internet of Things (MA211)
  Interactive Technologies (MA230)
- semester
  Big Data (MA121)
  Integration Oriented Architecture (MA140)
- semester
  Agile Project Management (MS210)
  Research Methods (MS320)
- semester
  Master Thesis (MS402)
  Valgemne 7,5 studiepoeng (VAL999-7)
- semester
  Master Thesis (MS402)

To apply for the Master’s program, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade Point Average (GPA) from your Bachelor’s degree must be minimum C.

Additionally, you must obtain a Bachelor’s degree within information technology and write a motivation letter (500 words) in English.

You can download a template for the motivation letter here.

Exceptions to the admission requirements:

Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree in other disciplines or through higher education have achieved equivalent qualifications, may also be eligible for admission. Kristiania University College will in these cases assess:

Educational background

Particularly relevant work experience

Language requirements:

Non-Scandinavian applicants must document their proficiency in English, in terms of speaking and writing English fluently documented by a TOEFL test (score 98) or an IELTS test (score 6.5). Kristiania University College may decide to conduct an oral or written test with the applicant.

TOEFL

Complete both of the following two steps:

1. Add ”Westerdals Oslo ACT” (the former name of the university college) as a recipient of your test result, using our institution code B559. This will enable us to verify your test result online. Which department code you choose is not relevant.

2. Upload a copy of your test result. Alternatively your email receipt stating that you have added “Westerdals Oslo ACT” as a recipient of your test score.
On this course, you will have the opportunity to apply for exchange visits to these foreign partners:

Kingston University, UK: Master’s Programme

Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona Tech (UPC)

Seoul, South Korea: Seoul National University of Science and Technology

Hertfordshire, England: University of Hertfordshire, UK

New Zealand: Otago Polytechnic New Zealand
In the third and fourth semesters of the course, you must write the master thesis. During this period, it will be possible to spend part of the time at an internship within a business which allows you to connect theory with practice, experience the actual everyday working life within your discipline, as well as have the opportunity to establish external networks.

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