Director of the study programme:
Dr.sc.ing., Profesors, Viktors Gopejenko
Dr.sc.ing., Profesors, Viktors Gopejenko
Duration of studies:
1.5 - 2 years
Awarded degree:
Master’s Degree in Computer Systems
Languages:
Latvian | English
Qualification
Systems Analyst
Aim of the study programme
To prepare innovative and systemically thinking, lifelong learning-oriented system analysts who are competitive in the global labour market, who are oriented in the field of computer science, understand the basic principles of business processes analysis and IT system functionality, are able to plan and implement IT solutions, coordinate and supervise team work demonstrating leadership and cooperation skills.
ISMA graduate who has mastered Professional Master’s degree study programme “Computer Systems” is able:
- To manage the development, implementation and maintenance of the processes of ICT solutions in accordance with the standards of the ICT industry, the approved plan and the technical documentation of the specific solution, as well as take responsibility for the results of own work and that of the team.
- To ensure the design, specification, implementation and maintenance of a wide range of ICT solutions in accordance with customer requirements and the ICT industry standards, to develop the necessary technical documentation for the proposed solutions, as well as to introduce the results of the latest scientific research in the industry to fulfil these tasks.
- To develop and implement innovative work methods that would ensure high-quality and efficient execution of various tasks related to ICT solutions, as well as to identify and understand the risks associated with the execution of the above-mentioned tasks; to be able to determine and choose the most appropriate risk mitigation measures and to control the risk management process at various stages of task performance.
- To choose the tools, methods, programmes, software development tools, and software language that best meet the needs of the customers, as well as to provide the necessary communicative processes to explain the validity of the choice made to all interested parties.
- To formulate the current problems of the ICT sector, which have been observed during the systematic monitoring of problematic issues in the sector, as well as to actively engage in scientific research activity.
Objectives of the study programme
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Provide competitive higher education according to the seventh-level professional qualification "System Analyst" and prepare specialists with high productivity potential in the global labour market.
Provide students with knowledge and developed skills in the analysing of business processes, the development of a functional and effective business requirements model, the creation of new IT solutions and the re-planning of existing ones, as well as the creation and management of project teams.
To create and constantly improve a study environment that provides a multidimensional view of computer system design, a complex approach to solving customer problems and promotes students' understanding of the importance of lifelong learning, including encouraging them to study for a doctoral degree.
Organize and constantly develop cooperation with other Latvian and foreign educational institutions, professional organizations and employers in attracting highly qualified specialists for the implementation of the study process and its improvement.
Participate in actualizing the problematic issues of the
industry and developing solutions, supporting the scientific research creativity of academic staff and students.
Additional information
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