Courses and Exams

The Master of Science in Computer Science is aimed at training professionals provided with both an in-depth understanding of the theoretical principles of computer science, and a specific collection of knowledge related to one of the following areas:

• The area Software technologies provided students with the knowledge required to deal with the analysis, the design and the development of large-scale software systems, with a particular emphasis on properties such as quality, correctness and security.

• The area Systems and networks provides students with the ability of designing and understanding large systems composed of a distributed collection of interacting entities. Examples include both technological systems such as distributed systems and networks, as well as complex relational systems such as social networks.

• The area Data media and knowledge provides students with the knowledge required to extract, manage and present information, with courses related to machine learning, advanced information systems and the web.

•  The area Embedded systems and ambient intelligence is focused on the methodologies for the development of software applications for embedded systems, one of the fastest growing areas in ICT. Applications range from automatic controls used in industrial, automative and avionic systems, to recent infotainment systems (e.g. smart phones), to domotics and ambiente intelligence.

Students complete their 2 year studies by 132 credits, 66 credits taken each year.The courses include mandatory courses that must be taken by the student regardless his choice;elective courses that can be chosen from the list proposed; free choice courses that give the student a chance to choose the course according to his likes and field of interest, including courses offered by any of Faculties of the University of Trento.

The degree is completed with 6 credits for the stage activity and 18 credits for the final thesis.