Computer Systems and Networks
8.123.00.01 Computer Systems and Networks
Qualification awarded: Master's degree in computer engineering
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1.5 years
Institute: Institute of Computer Technologies, Automation and Metrology
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Information technology
Specific admission requirements: Availability of a Bachelor's Degree
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning: The previous level obtained in another country requires nostrification, which is held by National University “Lvivska Polytechnica”.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: The full completion of educational program and protection of Master’s qualification work
Characteristics of the educational program: General program: "Computer Systems and Networks"
The purpose of the educational program: provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills, sufficient to perform successfully professional duties in specialty 123 "Computer engineering" in specialization "Computer Systems and Networks" and to prepare students for further study in the chosen specialization. Educational-professional program is based on the known positions and results of a modern researches in information technologies, computer and programming engineering, micro- and nano-electronics, and is oriented on actual specialty, in scope of which is possible further professional and academic career: computer systems and components, mathematical modeling and computation methods. Educational-professional program has one practical line – computer systems and networks.
Graduates of "Computer Systems and Networks" specialty can work in the public and private sectors in various fields, including: design, implementation and support of complex computer systems and networks based on modern microprocessors, personal computers, local and global networks, Internet network, databases; design of software on languages of high level; design, support and exploitation of system and task-oriented programming tools, computer systems and networks databases; design, implementation and support specialized computer tools, design and producing of embedded computer systems of household equipment, instrumentation, computer communication devices, systems of image and signal processing, high-performance computer systems.
Gained competence: - apply general cognitive approaches, methods of mathematics, natural and engineering sciences to solving complex problems of computer engineering;
- find the necessary data, analyze and evaluate them;
- build and research models of computer systems and networks, evaluate their adequacy, determine limits of applicability;
- to apply specialized conceptual knowledge, including modern scientific achievements in the field of computer engineering, necessary for professional activity, original thinking and conducting research, critical thinking of information technology problems and at the border of the fields of knowledge;
- develop and implement projects in the field of computer engineering and related interdisciplinary projects taking into account engineering, social, economic, legal and other aspects.
- analyze problems, identify and formulate specific problems that need to be solved, choose effective methods of solving them;
- to solve problems of analysis and synthesis of computer systems and networks;
- apply knowledge of technical characteristics, design features, purpose and rules of operation of software and technical means of computer systems and networks to solve complex problems of computer engineering and related problems;
- develop software for embedded and distributed applications, mobile and hybrid systems;
- search for information in various sources to solve computer engineering problems, analyze and evaluate this information.
- make effective decisions regarding the development, implementation and operation of computer systems and networks, analyze alternatives, assess risks and likely consequences of decisions;
- communicate freely orally and in writing in Ukrainian and one of the foreign languages (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish) when discussing professional issues, research and innovations in the field of information technologies;
- to clearly and unambiguously convey one's own knowledge, conclusions and arguments on issues of information technologies and related interdisciplinary issues to specialists and non-specialists, in particular to persons who are studying.
Academic mobility: No, but mobility is encouraged and recognized in accordance with procedures of ECTS
Work placement(s): Research practice on the topic of Master’s qualification work
Programme director: Prof. Hlukhov Valeriy Sergijovych
Occupational profiles of graduates: The specialist can perform the following professional work:
1. Technical specialists in computer engineering:
The Operator of Computers
2. Professionals in the field of computer systems
Developers of Computing Systems:
Database Administrator
Data Administrator
Access Administrator
Access Administrator (group)
Task Administrator
Systems Administrator
Computer Communications Analyst
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Data Bank Analyst
Computer Systems Engineer
Computer’s Software Engineer
Computer Systems Designer
3. Professionals in programming:
Computer Software Developer
Engineer-Programmer
Applied Programmer
System Programmer
4. Professionals in other areas of computing (computerization):
Specialists in other fields of Computing
Computer Engineer
The specialist may hold primary positions:
Electronic Engineer
System Designer - Engineer
Engineer - Programmer
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level
Other program features: Department of Computer Engineering
The use of modern equipment and software of leading companies in the field of information technologies, including: Xilinx, Altera, STMicroelectronics, Atmel, Analog Devices. .