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Foundations of Advanced Computing – (M.Sc.)
Aalto University
Masters Programmes in English| Application Deadline: | February 15, 2012 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free | ||
| Location: | Helsinki / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Study advanced computing and become an architect of future computing systems!
The global computing infrastructure of the future will be founded on a complex and extensively distributed network of heterogeneous subsystems of varying degrees of autonomy. The emergence of this structure will lead to fundamentally new practices in the design, development, implementation, and application of computing systems and services. Students in the Master’s Programme in Foundations of Advanced Computing (FAdCo) will receive a solid and versatile methodological education preparing them for a career in exploiting and advancing these exciting new computing technologies.
What will you learn in FAdCo?
The teaching in the department builds on its strong research areas with the goal of educating future leading experts in modern computational methodologies. The programme provides the students with fundamental conceptual tools for the modelling, design, and analysis of advanced computing systems with further spesialisation in one of its four focus areas:
* computational logic,
* computational complexity,
* cryptology, and
* distributed computation.
Optional double degree studies – one semester in Spain
The programme offers the possibility for a CLUSTER double degree with studies of at least one semester (30 credits) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
in Spain. Those interested in the optional CLUSTER double degree studies may apply for them during their first year in the programme. Further international opportunities for students will be created via European Institute of Technology ICT Labs, where Aalto University is a core partner.
Contents
The Foundations of Advanced Computing curriculum (120 ECTS) consists of six modules:
* Intermediate Module in Foundations of Advanced Computing A2 (20 ECTS)
* Advanced Module in Theoretical Computer Science A3 (20 ECTS)
* Special Module in Foundations of Advanced Computing C (20 ECTS)
* Methodological Principles M (10 ECTS)
* Elective studies (20 ECTS)
* Master's thesis (30 ECTS)
See further information on the courses and suggested timetable for studies on the programme website.
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Requirements
General admission requirementsThe general admission requirements are the same for all programmes. See also language requirements (both links can be found in the link section).
Programme-specific requirements
Admission criteria to the programme is a high quality Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering. Excellent candidates with degrees in other areas such as information systems, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, or industrial arts will be considered if they have sufficient studies and experience in computer science e.g. programming and mathematical methods.
The applicant should have:
* a strong background in mathematics (discrete mathematics, linear algebra, basic probability theory, calculus),
* good programming skills, and
* knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Knowledge in some of the following areas is considered an advantage:
* Logic in computer science
* Computational complexity
* Cryptographic algorithms and protocols
* Cryptanalysis
* Computer aided verification and testing
* Artificial intelligence
* Automata theory
* Constraint programming
* Advanced algorithms
* Distributed computing
* Networks
* Optimization
GRE test (additional test, not mandatory)
A very good GRE test score may support the application, especially GRE Computer Science. The following percentages are recommendations for the General Test of the GRE: verbal ability 70%, quantitative ability 90%, and analytical ability 90%.
Students chosen to the FAdCo programme may be required to complement their earlier degree with complementary studies. All students with a Finnish University of Applied Sciences (AMK) degree are required to take complementary studies package. Complementary or personal complementary studies cannot be included in the Master’s degree.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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