The aim of the Applied Informatics Master study programme is to prepare broad-minded highly qualified information technology (IT) specialists, capable of:

• performing analysis of (big) data (text, signals, multimedia, etc.) by applying data mining techniques and tools, designing, developing and deploying data analytics solutions;
• formalizing, modelling and simulating complex systems and business processes, designing, deploying and maintaining adaptive and intellectual systems;
• performing R&D activities in an industrial or academic setting, pursuing doctoral degree in Lithuanian and foreign universities and research institutions.

Competencies acquired:

• Graduates of the study programme are able to:
• Apply knowledge of the design and implementation of innovative artificial intelligence based systems in different domains.
• Apply knowledge of advanced (emerging) IT techniques for development, deployment and maintenance of business IT systems, estimate their demand, impact and relevance to users, enterprise and organizations.
• Perform interdisciplinary R&D in data analysis and modeling and apply research results in practical applications.
• Perform interdisciplinary R&D in systems and business processes analysis and modelling, apply research results in practical applications.
• Analyse and process language, multimedia and business data.
• Apply parallel programming skills for the development of concurrent distributed and multi-core/-processor systems.
• Design innovative multiplatform services and applications, integrating intelligent, adaptive and Cloud technologies.
• Clearly and convincingly present problems and suggested solutions to experts and non-experts, using ground knowledge, reasoning, relevant presentation tools, media and methods, in second language, if required.
• Professionally communicate, collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams in IT projects.
• Plan self-learning and improve personal performance as a foundation for lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Critically analyse context of informatics projects and their influence to business, culture and society.
• Adapt to the quickly changing cultural, economic and technological environment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Applied Informatics programme will be able to work as software developers, software architects, analysts, consultants, projects and department managers in different organizations, state institutions and business units; as researchers, scientific workers, assistants and lectors in science and education institutions. Graduates of Applied Informatics may continue studies in PhD studies in informatics (Computer Science) or Computer Engineering.