Software Engineering
9.121.00.00 Software Engineering
Qualification awarded: Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology by Specialіty of Software Engineering
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 4 years
Institute: Department of Doctoral and Post-graduate studies
Number of credits: 43 ECTS credits of Educational Component
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 8 (Third cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 8)
Field(s) of study: Information technology
Specific admission requirements: Entrance examinations in specialty and foreign language.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning: If the previous level was obtained in another country, the nostrification carried out by Lviv Polytechnic is needed.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Individual curriculum completion and defense of the Dissertation.
Characteristics of the educational program: Ability to solve complex problems in the field of information technology, software engineering, to carry out research and innovation activity, which involves deep rethinking of existing and creation of new holistic knowledge, as well as practical implementation of the obtained results.
Gained competence: 01. Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of conceptual, methodological and technological principles of developing quality software systems.
02. Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of management theory methods and optimal decision-making on software engineering processes.
03. Develop and research conceptual, mathematical, informational and computer models of processes and systems, effectively use them to create innovative software systems.
04. Apply modern tools and technologies for information retrieval, processing and analysis, in particular, statistical methods of analysis of large data and / or complex structure, specialized databases and information systems.
05. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of philosophical methodology of scientific knowledge, psychological and pedagogical aspects of professional and scientific activities, own scientific worldview and moral and cultural values.
06. Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English, necessary for oral and written presentation of research results, conducting professional scientific dialogue, full understanding of English scientific texts.
07. To know and be able to analyze the fundamental and modern works of leading foreign and domestic scientists in the chosen research issues, to formulate the purpose and objectives of their own research as part of the general civilization process.
RN 08. Integrate and apply the acquired knowledge from various interdisciplinary areas in the process of creating software systems for solving complex scientific and technical problems.
09. Analyze and select relevant models for the design and implementation of intelligent systems for various purposes.
10. Conduct research and carry out research projects on the basis of identification of current scientific problems, definition of goals and objectives, formation and critical analysis of information base, substantiation and commercialization of research results, formulation of author's conclusions and proposals.
11. To be able to formulate from new research positions the general methodological basis of own scientific research, to define its urgency, the purpose and value for the development of other branches of science, social and political, economic life.
12. Be able to prepare a request for funding, develop a feasibility study for the project, and develop reporting documentation.
1. Ability to communicate in business scientific and professional language, to apply different styles of speech, methods and techniques of communication, to demonstrate a wide scientific and professional vocabulary.
2. Ability to use modern information and communication tools and technologies to ensure effective scientific and professional communications.
Academic mobility: Based on bilateral agreements between Lviv Polytechnic National University and educational institutions of partner countries
Work placement(s): professional pedagogy
Programme director: Fedasyuk Dmytro
Occupational profiles of graduates: Jobs in public and private institutions of higher education, scientific and research institutions in the positions of teachers and researchers, in enterprises and organizations of various activities and forms of ownership in management positions.
Other program features: The educational and scientific program is based on the fundamental postulates of information technology, the principles of engineering in relation to the process of software development and the results of modern scientific research. Aimed at the development of theoretical and methodological and methodological and applied framework for the creation of software systems with emphasis on the latest trends in the industry.