Master's Program in Software and Service Engineering 24 months Postgraduate Program By Aalto University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Software and Service Engineering is the backbone of modern society and economy. Software is needed in almost every industry, in every business, and for every function – from healthcare and information technology to R&D industry or governmental organisations. The Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Software and Service Engineering equips students with some of the most sought after skills in today’s job market, across a wide range of industries. 

Students may choose to specialise in one of the two subfields listed below, or they can opt for a cross-disciplinary path that gives them a broad palette of skills. The two recommended subfields are: Software Engineering and Service Design and Engineering.

Upon graduating from the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Software and Service Engineering, graduates will have: 

  • Ability to design, develop, and manage digital products and services. Graduates master the art of digital value creation, knowing how software can accelerate business growth in modern organisations. 
  • Strong problem solving skills. Graduates have the skills and knowledge to tackle wicked, complex problems taking human, societal and organisational factors into account. 
  • End user and customer-centric approach to engineering. Graduates understand the necessity of in-depth and continuous understanding of customer needs as an indispensable part of building successful software products. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Graduates have strong communication skills and are able to work in multidisciplinary teams, with a range of different personalities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Software and Service Engineering is the backbone of modern society and economy. Software is needed in almost every industry, in every business, and for every function – from healthcare and information technology to R&D industry or governmental organisations. The Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Software and Service Engineering equips students with some of the most sought after skills in today’s job market, across a wide range of industries. 

Students may choose to specialise in one of the two subfields listed below, or they can opt for a cross-disciplinary path that gives them a broad palette of skills. The two recommended subfields are: Software Engineering and Service Design and Engineering.

Upon graduating from the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Software and Service Engineering, graduates will have: 

  • Ability to design, develop, and manage digital products and services. Graduates master the art of digital value creation, knowing how software can accelerate business growth in modern organisations. 
  • Strong problem solving skills. Graduates have the skills and knowledge to tackle wicked, complex problems taking human, societal and organisational factors into account. 
  • End user and customer-centric approach to engineering. Graduates understand the necessity of in-depth and continuous understanding of customer needs as an indispensable part of building successful software products. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Graduates have strong communication skills and are able to work in multidisciplinary teams, with a range of different personalities.

Admission requirements

02 Jan 2024
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

15,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.

After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.

Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business. 

We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.

At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.

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