Computer Science

This Computer SciencePhD programme from Masaryk University is generally focused on diverse topics of contemporary computer science and information technology.

The Computer SciencePhD programme from Masaryk University may also include applied research in collaboration with the Faculty’s industrial partners if this research brings new (and dissertable) findings in the computer science as a scientific field. The aim of the programme is to educate graduates who have a broad overview in their area of computer science, are capable of independent creative work, analysis of complex problems and realization of original solutions. Last but not least, graduates will have an excellent ability to communicate in the English language in which they conduct their research.

This includes the research of fundamental theoretical principles on which computer science and information technologies are based (see the Fundamentals of computer science specialization), as well as research and acquisition of new knowledge aimed at the specific use of computer science in other disciplines and the real world (see the Computing Technology and Methodology specialization).

Career opportunities:

The graduates of the doctoral study programme in Computer science are primarily employed as highly qualified specialists in IT research and development and in the academia. The graduates also get executive positions in institutions and companies where the ability of independent creative work, analysis of complex problems, and the ability to design and implement new, original solutions are required. Their employment is not limited to the Czech Republic and its vicinity, but the graduates are being promoted in research in foreign IT companies, in successful startups and also at leading foreign universities.

In general, the graduate is capable of independent creative, scientific, research and organizational work, and is ready to solve challenging theoretical and practical research and development problems in computer science and IT. This predetermines her or him as a specialist or a leading researcher at top R&D companies, as well as a scientist and teacher at universities and other academic institutions.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• conduct scientific research and development in computer science and in related interdisciplinary fields

• understand the latest world scientific trends and findings in their discipline

• understand scientific English texts and communicate fluently about research in English, including presentation at conferences

• independently prepare a scientific article and publish it in an international forum

• prepare a research project and establish and implement an international scientific collaboration

• transfer knowledge and experience through their pedagogical skills

• supervise and guide young students in research

• immediately take up post-doctoral or junior academic positions