MSc in Software Design
A two-year master's programme in software design tailored for non-IT graduates.
Best for:Best for non-IT graduates seeking to acquire professional software development and design competencies.
Overview
The MSc in Software Design at the IT University of Copenhagen is a comprehensive, industry-relevant programme designed for students who do not hold an IT-related undergraduate degree. It builds on solid theoretical foundations and modern software research to provide expertise in programming languages, databases, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence. Students engage with all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial analysis and design to testing and deployment. The curriculum enables learners to construct software systems of varying scales, ranging from mobile apps to enterprise web solutions.
What you'll do
- Engage in all phases of the software development process including analysis, design, development, testing, and launch
- Design and program software systems of various scales from mobile applications to web-based business solutions
- Study up-to-date theoretical foundations in software engineering and modern computing research
- Combine prior undergraduate disciplinary knowledge with contemporary IT competencies
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a non-IT field (e.g., arts, humanities)
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc) in Software Design
Language: English proficiency as required by university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Completion of an undergraduate degree without an IT major
- Capacity for analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a non-IT related discipline
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the designated portal by following the instructions on the Study in Denmark platform.
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
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