Professional Bachelor Degree in Information Technologies/ Qualification: Programming Engineer
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Professional study program in Information Technologies for Sustainable Development equips students with the skills to design and develop interdisciplinary software solutions with a focus on sustainability. Through hands-on internships and a unique emphasis on quality assurance, graduates are prepared for careers in software development, system analysis, and other ICT fields. The program also emphasizes sustainability throughout the software development process, preparing graduates to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The Professional study program in Information Technologies for Sustainable Development is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become proficient in programming engineering.
- Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the ability to design and develop interdisciplinary software solutions with a focus on sustainability.
- Description: The program emphasizes the importance of quality assurance throughout the software development process. Students gain hands-on experience through internships in renowned IT companies, including Accenture, Tele2, and Exigen Services.
Teaching:
- Methods: The program utilizes specially designed laboratories that focus on software development and quality assurance.
- Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in the field of information technologies.
- Unique Approaches: One unique aspect of the program is the emphasis on sustainability throughout the software development process.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers as software developers, system analysts, ICT project managers and testers, IoT hardware programmers, e-commerce solutions developers, and computer graphic designers.
- Opportunities: Graduates have the opportunity to work in international and domestic ICT companies, state authority establishments, and emerging start-ups.
- Outcomes: The Bachelor's degree obtained through this program qualifies graduates to pursue further studies in Master's programs in Latvia or worldwide.
Tuition fee per year: 2500 Eur
Entry Requirements:
Applicants with completed secondary education are approved for admission to the programme. Applicants must have at least "satisfactory" grade in Mathematics, must be able to present good English knowledge (minimum - CEFR level B2, IELTS score 5.5, TOEFL score 520, TOEFL-iBT score 68 ) and need to pass an online entrance test in computer sciences.