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Master's Degree (MSc) in "Applied Informatics". Pathways: a) Computer Systems and Network Technologies, b) Computational Methods and Applications, c) Business Computing, d) E-Business and Innovation Technology. Department of Applied Informatics. Faculty of Information Sciences. University of Macedonia.

Description

Knowledge:
Following the completion of studies, the learners are expected to:

(a) Direction: Computer Systems and Network Technologies
- Know and understand the cognitive domains related to technologies of networked computer systems, from the operating system and the database administration system to the application software, networking, and the proper practices for the implementation of large-scaled information projects.

(b) Direction: Computational Methods and Applications
- Know and understand the cognitive domains related to the resolution of composite computational problems, using abstract models (mathematics, data structures, and algorithms) which are then implemented as software that is inserted in the core of integrated computer systems.

(c) Direction: Business Computing
- Know and understand the cognitive domains related to the pairing of Informatics, Business Administration and Economics, formulating the identity of the modern executive who meets the requirements both of businesses, and of public administration in the Greek and international field.

(d) Direction: E-Business and Innovation Technology
- Know and understand the cognitive domains of the technologies of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and of IT systems, both for the practices of electronic / mobile businesses and of social media for the successful developments of digital start-ups or the transformation of existing businesses.

Skills:
Following the completion of studies, the learners are expected to:

(a) Direction: Computer Systems and Network Technologies
- Develop software that addresses the current and future Information Technology developments.

(b) Direction: Computational Methods and Applications
- Model and resolve a wide range of computational problems faced by production and the economy.
- Develop innovative products and software, comprising an integral member of larger groups of research and development.

(c) Direction: Business Computing
- Address the needs of businesses and of public administration in the Greek and international domain.

(d) Direction: E-Business and Innovation Technology
- Apply innovative technologies and systems.
- Design their own electronic business activity.
- Use e-commerce technologies, innovative IT systems, internet marketing and social media marketing, along with technologies for the measurement and analysis of ICT effectiveness.

Competences:
Following the completion of studies, the learners are expected to:
- Prepare and present technical studies in the field of their studies.
- Establish their own ICT businesses or work as executives in positions requiring excellent knowledge of the technological developments, or in technical departments of IT companies or in research and technology departments for the development of IT companies.

Further Information

The Postgraduate Studies Programme of the Department of Applied Informatics aims to provide education of postgraduate level in Informatics, so that the graduates of the PSP can acquire a strong scientific background, experience, and knowhow in order to adapt the best solutions and applications on financial, administrative, and educational subjects.
The basic objectives of the Programme of Postgraduate Studies of the Department of Applied Informatics are the following:
- Provision of quality postgraduate studies.
- Provision of knowledge on the modern developments of informatics.
- Composite approach to the material, the methodology, and the software for the creation of integrated solutions.
- Development and management of procedures for the organization and restructuring of the digital economy.
- Training of scientists in the required skills for a successful career in the private, public, and academic sector.
Everyone participating in the PSP undertake the obvious responsibility of advancing the criterion of quality in all kinds of activities; in particular, the faculty pursues the continuous improvement of the teaching method and the dissemination of new knowhow to the scientific fields treated by the Postgraduate Studies Programme.

Relation To Employment

Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

University of Macedonia

Qualification Type

MASTER’S DEGREE (METAPTYCHIAKO DIPLOMA EIDIKEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

3 years

Supplements

Thematic Areas

Management and administration
Database and network design and administration
Software and applications development and analysis