Information and Communication Technology - Software Engineering

The Master’s Degree program in Information and Communication Technology - Software Engineering at the University of Turku provides versatile and high-quality education in selected fields of ICT, with an established reputation in innovative, interdisciplinary, and international education.

TheSoftware Engineering specialisation tracktrains experts for designing and implementing demanding software systems. The specialisation track covers the entire life-cycle of software projects. In addition to solid programming skills, the studies will provide you with comprehensive knowledge about:

• software design and architectures,
• agile methodologies in software development,
• software testing, quality assurance, and usability,
• advanced programming techniques and paradigms,
• privacy and security as a part of software implementations.

The curriculum is a combination of academic software engineering theory and practices used in modern software development. Central in the curriculum is applying theory to practice via hands-on project assignments. The worldwide demand for digital solutions is huge and software engineering graduates are in short supply. Students find many employment opportunities regionally, nationally, and internationally in design, implementation, and management positions in software companies and IT departments of industrial organisations and other institutions.

Job options

The information-intensive industry has become one of the most important business sectors in Finland, and in the information society, information has become one of the most relevant products. In Europe, ICT has a critical role in improving the profitability of the business sector and in responding to the needs of society.

The expertise profile may lead to a career title of, e.g.:

• Software Engineer,
• Software Developer,
• Lead Developer,
• Software Architect,
• ICT Consultant,
• Software Team Lead, or
• Software Project Manager.

In addition to pursuing careers in the IT industry as software engineering specialists, graduates of the program are also eligible to apply for PhD studies.

Career in research

This degree also eligibility for scientific postgraduate degree studies. Postgraduate degrees are doctoral and licentiate degrees. Degrees can be completed within theUniversity of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS.

Courses include:

• Software Design andArchitecture

• Software Testing and QualityAssurance

• Usability, User Experience and Analytics

• Privacy and Security for SoftwareSystems

• Modern User Interfaces