Introduction

The objective of this master’s degree programme is to train computer science professionals capable of 

• understanding and analysing the complex needs of a company
• designing computing systems that meet those needs
• mastering the rapidly evolving technological tools in this area
• implementing solutions
• assuring quality products and procedures in a company.

Your profile

You would like to

• conceive, design, and implement computer science systems that will shape the future;
• further your education beyond the bachelor’s degree with a major in computer sciences (or the equivalent);
• improve your theoretical knowledge and develop your technical expertise in fields like artificial intelligence, computer networks, information security, software engineering and programming systems;
• improve your interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as foreign languages, resource management, teamwork, autonomy and ethics.

Your future job

We train

• professionals who will design computer systems that meet users’ needs;
• innovators who can master a wide range of constantly evolving technologies;
• specialists capable of implementing software solutions with particular attention paid to product quality and its development process.

Your programme

This master’s programme includes

• a core curriculum designed to acquire the skills necessary for modelling and designing complex applications. Topics covered include artificial intelligence, computer networking, software engineering, compilers and data bases;
• general knowledge courses such as classes in management and human resources (as a comprehensive university, UCLouvain offers numerous general knowledge courses according to student interest);
• a graduation project that offers students the opportunity to explore a subject in-depth and, due to its scope, offers a genuine introduction to the professuinal life of a computer scientist. The topic of this project is selected in consultation with the programme supervisors and possibly a company.