[Software] MSc Software Engineering and Internet Computing

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In Software Engineering and Internet Computing you will focus on software development for distributed systems, mobile computing, Internet security and electronic payment as essential technological prerequisites for a virtual Internet business location.

What are the contents of the program?
Software engineering deals with the development of software from analysis through design and implementation to commissioning and maintenance; essential accompanying measures are quality assurance, project and risk management. Internet Computing deals with globally distributed information processing. Both areas are based on scientific principles and methods. The specific topics are Software engineering and architecture, system software, Internet computing, security and privacy, distributed systems and networking as well as formal methods, theory and project management. The elective course module allows you to choose research areas in which you want to advance and deepen your knowledge.

Specialization in Security and Privacy
With the specialization in Security and Privacy we recognize the importance of this field in the digital society. It offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in various topics, such as system security, network security, cryptography, formal methods for security and privacy, and many more, acquiring the background required to become an IT Security specialist. If you accumulate at least 33 ECTS in the module “Advanced Security,” among which the “Seminar on Security,” you will receive a note in your Diploma Supplement, confirming your specialization in Security and Privacy.

Which qualifications do I acquire?
This master degree enables you to critically understand the theories and principles that enable you to develop highly specialized problem solving software architecture, systems software, Internet computing, or security. You will receive profound knowledge in computer languages, programming, distributed systems, algorithmics as well as economics and management. The learned methods and tools are used professionally for the analysis and the design of solutions, let you implement and verify software systems. In addition, you are firm in dealing with technologies, standards and software tools. Expertise in the English language allows you to understand, compose and present professional texts.

During your studies, you will acquire important social skills such as communication and presentation, decision-making responsibility, leadership in complex projects. Your design ability is strengthened and you promote your individual creativity and innovation potential.

 

Link: https://informatics.tuwien.ac.at/master/software-engineering-and-internet-computing/