Overview
The studies enable you to follow the professional development of the field, both from the applied research and practical viewpoints. Continuous learning is a must in all professional tasks and ICT is one of the fastest developing technical fields.
The Information Technology programme from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is targeted for professionals in working life wishing to become a Master in Information Technology. Studies are designed and implemented in such a way that students in full-time employment can participate. Prerequisite for participation is a bachelor level degree in engineering and at least two years of working life experience is required. There is no entrance exam. The student selection is based on two preliminary assignments, see details in application pages. Note that there exist several ways to apply to the program, see details from Applying.
Our intercultural program is conducted in English to allow improvement of your communication skills and get familiar with students from different countries and cultures. Your Master's degree will directly refer to your real-life project and address both your company's and your personal interest. The teaching is aimed at professionals both with an industry and a public sector background.
Career Prospects
After graduating with a Master of Engineering Degree in Information Technology, you may work in advanced specialist tasks in international engineering surroundings of ICT and medical technology industries. In some sectors a Master’s degree is often a prerequisite for management positions.
The program gives a broad view on latest developments in ICT and medical technology fields and gives competences to various advanced specialist tasks such as:
- Project Manager, Product Manager
- Senior Developer
- Solution Architect
- Head of IT
- IT-Specialist, System Specialist
- Quality Engineer
- Senior Test Engineer
- Team Lead, SW Development
- Lead Developer
- Master Data Specialist
- Solution Sales Manager
- Regulation Specialist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Networking and Services
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- AI and Machine Learning
- Internet of Things
- Medical Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 28 other Masters in Computer Sciences in FinlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The student selection is conditional until the certificates used as a basis for student selection have been checked.
- Metropolia may withdraw the admission if an applicant is not eligible to apply, has given false information or does not deliver all the required documents by the deadline.
- Persons who have completed an applicable Bachelor’s degree in a university of applied sciences or other applicable degree in an institution of higher education, or ones who are deemed by the university of applied sciences to have sufficient knowledge and skills for the studies may be eligible for programmes leading to a Master’s degree
- In addition to the above mentioned basic education, admission to programmes leading to a Master's degree in a university of applied sciences is subject to a minimum of two years' work experience in the field concerned after completing the educational qualification granting eligibility
Tuition Fee
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International
11500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Espoo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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