The aim of the Applied Informatics Master study 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, modelling and simulating complex systems and business processes, designing, deploying and maintaining adaptive and intellectual systems;
- performing R&D activities in an industrial or academic setting, pursuing doctoral degree in Lithuanian and foreign universities and research institutions.
Competencies acquired:
- Graduates of the study programme 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.
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. Graduates of Applied Informatics may continue studies in PhD studies in informatics (Computer Science) or Computer Engineering.
