Computer Systems

(Master Degree Program)

course overview

Academic Master study programme “Computer Systems” is 2 years long and provides students with advanced knowledge in computer science with focus on modeling and development of computer systems, software engineering and systems theory and analysis. Laboratories, practical and individual works allow acquiring practical skills for development of the whole spectrum of computer systems, in particular information, database, intelligent and software systems. The important part of the study programme is scientific workshops where students supervised by professors acquire research and result presentation skills.

 

There are 3 concentration areas:

  1. computer systems design;
  2. applied computer systems software;
  3. applied computer science.

 

The aim of the study programme is to prepare specialists with deep knowledge in computer science, software engineering, computer systems development theory, database technologies, programming languages, software development environments and artificial intelligence, as well as with ability to participate in software development project, fulfilling different (including manager) roles and complying with IT industry standards and professional ethics. To prepare students so that after graduation they could start working in the university, scientific research organizations, as well as continue studies at Doctoral study programme.

Why take this course?

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What will you experience

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Degree awarded

Master Degree of Engineering Science in Computer Systems

Academic volume

81 CP / 121 ECTS

Duration

2 years

Intake

Autumn/Spring

Study language

English

Study Mode

Full-Time

degree Delivery

Face-to-Face

Career options

Graduates can start working in information technology companies (or in IT departments of other companies) within software development projects playing a variety of roles such as system analysts, architects and designers, programmers, test engineers, technical writers, and managing development teams and projects.

Job Role examples include

  • Marketing Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Marketing Executive
  • Business Advisor
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Strategic Management
  • Financial Analyst

Study progression

Graduates of this study program can continue studies at Doctoral study level.

Language Requirements

IELTS

Minimum overall grade of 5.5

TOFEL iBT

Minimum 72

TOFEL paper-based

Minimum 532

TOEIC

Minimum 780

Cambridge exam

FCE

Pearson PTE

Minimum 59

Duolingo

Minimum 95

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**TOFEL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498

Entry Requirements

1. Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;

 

2. If English is not your native language, all international students are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. Preferably you should submit one of the following certificates with a minimum scores of:

If none of the above applies, but your studies at secondary school were in English Language, provide a confirmation letter from your school, unless it states on your secondary school certificate that medium of instructions were in English Language. In case of any doubts, RTU reserves the rights to ask for an official language certificate as listed above.

3. Students applying for master programmes will be asked to record a video interview.

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