Study programme title in Est.
Informaatika
Study programme title in Engl.
Computer Science
TalTech study programme code
IAPM02
MER study programme code
2013
Study programme version code
IAPM02/25
Faculty / college
I - School of Information Technologies
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Juhan-Peep Ernits
Language of instruction
Estonian
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Informatics and Information Technology
Broad area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Study field
Information and Communication Technologies
Curriculum group
Software and applications development and analysis
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The goal of the study program is to further the knowledge of
the students in current software technologies and advance their skills in the organisation and execution of complex software development tasks involving the application of research results. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
By completing the study program a student:
- has skills to develop modern and technologically sophisticated software;
- has skills to analyse practical problems and propose innovative technical solutions;
- has skills to apply the modern results of computer science research;
- is an effective member of industrial software development team, being able to cover different roles;
- is ready to apply their enhanced analytical and technical skills to continue their career in Estonia or abroad on technically demanding jobs or PhD programme. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 4: computer science
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MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
- create an understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship
and it’s processes to supporting students in their career choice of becoming entrepreneur or entrepreneurial employee;
- to teach to value the role of professional work and influence of knowledge in the society. Show more... Learning outcomes
- has acquired knowledge on the basics of business;
- understands the meaning of science, technology society and comprehends the interplay between them;
- demonstrates the ability to discuss on social, ethical and/or philosophical topics and present his opinion. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
TMJ3300
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ITV9070
6.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MNF5510
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Core Studies 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to give sufficient core knowledge for taking specialized courses,
developing sophisticated software and being prepared to accomplish team projects and final thesis. Show more... Learning outcomes
- knows the basics on computer science, data science and software technology;
- has sufficient knowledge and skills for completing the courses following in the curriculum. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IDU1550
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ITB8832
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ITC8240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
ITI8531
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITI8565
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITI8590
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
ITI8700
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
ITI8730
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITI9200
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ITT8060
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Computer Science and Applied AI 45.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
To improve the knowledge and skill in many fields and methods of computer science and software development.
Learning outcomes
- has acquired enhanced knowledge and skills in several domains of software development advanced technologies depending on the chosen subjects;
- is familiar with methods of applied computer science, is able to independently work with relevant literature and to present results. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ITX8300
3.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
A
S
ITX8301
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
H
K
ITX8302
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
H
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IAS0060
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
K
IAS0220
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
S
ITB8802
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITB8821
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
K
ITB8826
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITC8290
6.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
H
S
ITI0207
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITI0210
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
ITI0211
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
H
S
ITI0215
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITI8010
3.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
S1
ITI8520
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITS8010
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
ITS8020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITS8030
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITS8035
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ITS8040
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ITS8055
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITS8080
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITS8901
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
ITS8902
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
ITS8903
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
ITS8904
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
ITS8905
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
ITX8400
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
YFX1510
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
Total: at least 36.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Practical Training 12.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
- give an experience in planning, developing, presenting and defending a professional project;
- develop the skills in teamwork;
- to teach oral and written professional expression skills; in written; Show more... Learning outcomes
Having finished the studies, a student:
- can plan, develop, and present software development projects;
- can work both individually and in a team;
- can express himself/herself professionally both orally and in written. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ITI8740
12.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
ITI8750
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
ITI8751
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
A
SK
ITI8752
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
ITI8753
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
ITI8760
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Free Choice Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
To be able to navigate and be acquainted both in special and
wider problems and topics Show more... Learning outcomes
Knows, is able to explain and apply the knowledge obtained during
the free choice studies Show more...
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MODULE: Master Thesis 21.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
- apply the knowledge and skills acquired;
- give an experience in solving a task;
- to develop the ability to manage, explain, document, and present a project. Show more... Learning outcomes
- is able to solve a problem in the field of software development;
- is able to justify the selected solution method;
- is able to present the solution in writing and in public presentation. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
