Overview

The Software Engineering and Digital Transformation programme from LUT University addresses the application of engineering principles of software and systems development, including design methodologies, business process and service modelling and re-engineering, operation principles, and maintenance and quality assurance approaches.

Digital transformation in this context refers to the change associated with the application of the software engineering body of knowledge to the transformation and modernisation of digital assets of business and industry.

You can specialise in one of two areas: Software Engineering or Digital Transformation

The Software Engineering specialisation builds on Bachelor's studies in software engineering and aims to develop professional skills in this discipline. Continuing from the common topics of software engineering and other areas of information technology, such as software development, quality assurance and testing or software design, this specialisation provides opportunities for students to engage in and develop abilities for research.

From a practical point of view, this specialisation prepares students for specialist roles or project and team leader positions.

The Digital Transformation specialisation aims to build expertise in software and service design and redesign, business process re-engineering and digitalisation for modern businesses, and industry workflow digitalisation.

Career prospects

Understanding different dimensions of software engineering is necessary for any professional today.

There are many reasons why software engineering is so popular, such as good job security, high starting salaries, and diverse job opportunities across industries.

Software engineers may also have flexible work schedules – they can work anywhere where there is a computer and an internet connection.

Possible jobs for graduates of Software Engineering:

software developer
software architect
requirements engineer
database administrator
user experience specialist
team leader
project manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core studies, 31 ECTS credits, include courses on software engineering models and methods, requirements engineering, running a software project, and research design methods.

Advanced specialisation studies, 35 ECTS credits, are available in Software Engineering and Digital Transformation. You will specialise in one of these two fields.

Software engineering includes studies on topics such as architectures and architectural patterns, data-intensive software systems, software maintenance, and quality assurance in software development.

Digital transformation includes studies on topics such as foundations of digital transformation, impacts and benefits of digitalisation, digital business platforms, and business strategy in digital economy.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-17 00:00:00

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When to apply

Regular admission

1 December –17 January at 15:00 (UTC+2)

Early admission

15 October–15 November at 15:00 (UTC+2)

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

54

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 17 other Masters in Software Engineering in Finland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GMAT

550

3.50 on the scale of 1.00 - 5.00

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

54

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible to apply to business programmes with one of the following degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Economics and/or Business Administration - Completed in a University - All countries
A minimum of 80 ECTS credits of studies in Business Administration to be included in the degree.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Completed in a University of Applied Sciences - EU/EEA countries
A minimum of 80 ECTS credits of studies in Business Administration to be included in the degree.
Bachelor's Degree in a field other than Business Administration - Completed in a University - All countries
A minimum of 24 ECTS credits of studies in Business Administration to be included in the degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

13500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

EUR 13 500/academic year (non EU/EEA students). Early bird discount and scholarships available.

Living costs for Lappeenranta

700 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Lappeenranta

Funding

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