IT Product Development

About this programme

COMBINING DISCIPLINES The MSc in IT Product Development at Aarhus University’s Department of Computer Science is offered in collaboration with the Department of Engineering. Students take a combination of courses from both departments related to computer science and industrial design. The programme offers high-quality teaching in an informal learning environment. Our international teaching staff expect all students to play an active role in classes, and staff-student consultation is always encouraged. If you need clarification of the course material or guidance on project work our academic staff and teaching assistants are available to help. The teaching is a mix of lectures and classes, with preparatory work in study groups. The programme is taught in English, but classes have a mix of Danish and international students. SPECIALISE AS YOU CHOOSE The master programme spans two years. In the first year of the programme, students take several required courses in the research priority areas of physical and spatial design, IoT/ cloud computing, and augmented reality. These are followed by an innovation project. In the second year, students complete a master’s thesis. Elective courses give the possibility to specialise in different fields including advanced data management, multimodal interaction, interactivity, and computer mediation. For more information about the specific courses see the programme structure at masters.au.dk/itproductdevelopment . ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the basics of IT and industrial design from their bachelor’s programme. This should include programming, systems, system development, physical design, basic electronics, as well as some experience of combining these disciplines. SELECTION CRITERIA As the Master’s programme admits only a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission. Student places are allocated based on an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assesses applicants according to the following criteria: Academic background Overall grade level of bachelor’s degree Grades achieved on relevant courses* Relevant courses* (measured in credit units) included in the bachelor’s degree. *Relevant courses include core courses within industrial design, mathematics, probability theory, and statistics. STUDENT LIFE The Department of Computer Science has a range of social spaces for getting together with your fellow students, and these are excellent for both study-related and social activities. Our study café is also a great place to get together and work with your study group. The department and our student associations organise a variety of events and tech talks in collaboration with local and international companies. As a first-year student, you will have access to lab facilities and office space at the department. CAREERS The IT Product Development Master’s is multidisciplinary, so it qualifies you to work across a wide range of fields. Graduates of the programme are particularly well qualified to develop IT products, as well as digital and physical interface applications supplemented by web-based services. Previous graduates have gone on to develop media and navigation equipment for motor vehicles, mobile applications, energy and media control equipment for homes, experience and learning installations for museums and attractions, and technology for the health sector. The department collaborates closely with the industrial network Destination AARhus. It is a community for IT talents from all over the world, exploring career opportunities in and around Aarhus. Destination AARhus organises events and helps international students from the department find student and full-time jobs. More information at www.destinationaarhus.com IT CITY KATRINEBJERG The department is in the IT City Katrinebjerg, where Aarhus University has consolidated all