Course: Applied informatics and Programming
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Course
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Applied Informatics and Programming programme at Lithuania Business College prepares professionals in the informatics field with a focus on software development or computer network administration. It trains students in programming and self-directed lifelong learning so they can adapt to changes in the contemporary market. The college is modern, offers exchange opportunities, and grants a professional bachelor’s degree and supports research.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as programmers, IT specialists, graphic designers, IT service administrators, computer network administrators, project managers or assistants; they can also start businesses or freelance. Keywords: programming, software development, network administration, IT services, project management, entrepreneurship.
Web Development | Computer Network Administration | Mobile Application Development
The objective of the Applied Informatics and Programming study program – to prepare highly qualified specialists of Informatics study field, focused on the areas of software development or computer network administration, who are able to adapt to changes in the contemporary market and are aware of the importance of self-directed learning (self-study) and life-long learning.
General subjects
- Foreign Language I, Foreign Language II
- Communication Psychology
- Principles of Law
- Occupational Health and Safety
Study field subjects:
Web Development specialization subjects:
- Front-end Web Development
- Back-end Web Development
- Web Services
- IS Design and CASE Technologies
Mobile Application Development specialization subjects
- Mobile Application Development
- Hybrid Mobile Application Development
- Web Services
- Internet of Things
Computer Network Administration specialization subjects
- Computer Network Technologies
- Switching and Routing
- Connecting Networks
- Computer Network Security
Practices
- Introductory Practice (6 credits) - performed in the College
- Training Practice (9 credits) - performed in a company
- Professional Practice (15 credits) - performed in a company
After graduating from the studies, a person:
- Applies knowledge of mathematics, theoretical informatics (computer science), data structures and algorithm, principles of technical and network equipment operation, protocols, and standards when creating and analyzing computer systems.
- Is able to explain the latest technologies/solutions in the field of informatics (virtualization, cloud computing, embedded systems, etc.) and to use correct professional terminology in spoken and written language.
- Applies knowledge of structured and object-oriented programming (OOP), understands and applies different life cycle processes of computer systems.
- Understands, integrates, and applies in practice the knowledge of different fields of sciences (physical, technological, social, the humanities) to solve problems in the area of the studied subject.
- Is able to gather, analyze, process data, and interpret the obtained results required for solving specific professional problems
- Applies theoretical knowledge in practice selecting appropriate methods, technical and software tools, programming languages, frameworks, and modern programming environments for the realization of specific tasks or projects
- Applies agile methods in software development, according to customer requirements specify the process, component, or software product by applying modern design tools and following the standards that prevail in the market.
- Performs graphical and design work, creates databases, websites, and other simple software.
- Applies knowledge of computerized hardware and architecture, hardware technical standards; install operating systems and other applied and special software. Is able to program smart equipment management software (program microcontrollers) or other special software.
- Applies the acquired knowledge on cloud computing, computer networks, information transmission models, protocols, and standards when configuring and testing networks, and is able to apply data protection tools.
- Fluently and suggestively expresses his/her ideas in spoken and written language, communicates effectively and tolerantly with professionals and other persons when solving tasks related to professional activity in Lithuanian and a foreign language.
- Works in a team implementing projects, solving professional activity tasks, assumes responsibility for the quality of his/her and subordinate employees’ activity.
- Plans, organizes his/her work, and individually develops his/her skills understanding the importance of life-long learning and professional development.
Depending on chosen specialization, graduates also:
- Create new web projects, web services or maintain and develop the existing ones by applying the selected programming languages, platforms, or frameworks (Web development specialization).
- Create local and hybrid mobile applications, web services or maintain and develop the existing ones by applying the selected programming languages, platforms or frameworks; understand the Internet of Things technologies (Mobile Application Development specialization).
- Diagnose and eliminate software and technical computer networking equipment failures, administer servers and other network equipment, and ensure safe data transmission through an information system and uninterrupted operation of network services (Computer Network Administration specialization).
Graduates may work as:
- programmers
- IT specialists in various companies
- graphic designers
- IT service administrators
- computer network administrators
- project managers or projects manager’s assistants
Graduates may also set up their own businesses or work as freelancers.
