Applied Informatics
Vytautas Magnus University
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
01 May 2024*
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* For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries.
Introduction
Applied Informatics
The aim of the Applied Informatics programme is to prepare broad-minded highly qualified information technology (IT) specialists, capable of:
- Performing analysis of (big) data (text, signals, multimedia, etc.) by applying data mining techniques and tools, designing, developing, and deploying data analytics solutions.
- Formalizing, modeling, and simulating complex systems and business processes, designing and deploying artificial intelligence-based systems and applications.
- Performing R&D activities in an industrial or academic setting, pursuing a doctoral degree in Lithuanian and foreign universities and research institutions.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the study Program are able to:
- Apply knowledge of the design and implementation of innovative artificial intelligence based systems in different domains.
- Apply knowledge of advanced (emerging) IT techniques for development, deployment and maintenance of business IT systems, estimate their demand, impact and relevance to users, enterprise and organizations.
- Perform interdisciplinary R&D in data analysis and modeling and apply research results in practical applications.
- Perform interdisciplinary R&D in systems and business processes analysis and modelling, apply research results in practical applications.
- Analyse and process language, multimedia and business data.
- Apply parallel programming skills for the development of concurrent distributed and multi-core/-processor systems.
- Design innovative multiplatform services and applications, integrating intelligent, adaptive and Cloud technologies.
- Clearly and convincingly present problems and suggested solutions to experts and non-experts, using ground knowledge, reasoning, relevant presentation tools, media and methods, in second language, if required.
- Professionally communicate, collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams in IT projects.
- Plan self-learning and improve personal performance as a foundation for lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Critically analyse context of informatics projects and their influence to business, culture and society.
- Adapt to the quickly changing cultural, economic and technological environment.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Applied Informatics programme will be able to work:
- As software developers, software architects, analysts, consultants, projects and department managers in different organizations, state institutions and business units.
- As researchers, scientific workers, assistants and lectors in science and education institutions.
- Continue studies in PhD studies in informatics (Computer Science) or Computer Engineering.