Software Development and Technology
In this programme you will learn to design and develop secure and well documented software and to use the latest software development technologies.
You will be qualified to analyse the need for specific IT solutions, develop and design the solutions and advise on the application of them.
Name: Software Development
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
You will learn to design and develop secure and well documented software and to use the latest technologies such as modern programming languages, operating systems, networks, distributed computing systems, databases and modeling. The programme also uses methods from the humanities and economics.
You will be studying all phases of the software development process, including analysis, design, development, testing and operationalisation.
You will obtain the qualifications to analyse the need for specific IT solutions, develop and design the solutions, and advise a business or organisation on how to apply the IT solution.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Software Development can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Software Development at the IT University in Copenhagen (IT-Universitetet).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Both IT and non IT oriented bachelor’s degrees qualify.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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