Basic subjects
Algorithmization and programming Operating systems Databases and DBMS Computer networks Information technology security Theory of decision-making Optimization methods Information system design
Specialized subjects
Methodology and technology of information and analytical work Designing complex user interfaces Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience Engineering Psychology and Ergonomics Psychological and socio-humanitarian expertise of IT products User Interface Expertise Technologies of interaction in a professional team Fundamentals of information and psychological security
Program Overview
The program includes:
- Disciplines of fundamental and general professional training and courses aimed at developing universal competencies,
- Applied disciplines with practice-based examinations,
- Preparation and presentation of projects,
- Educational practice and apprenticeship.
During study, students can choose the professor and his discipline, build their own learning way through the selection and mastering of variable professional competencies which provide additional qualifications in the field of web application development or design etc. From the first year, students work with their own projects under the guidance of mentors. Students have a range of opportunities for individual improvement. It can be meetings with representatives of companies, workshops, participation in competitions and projects etc.
Program Benefits
Focus on training specialists with analytical and research competencies that will be in demand in the labor market in the long term.
- Interdisciplinary program the subject area of which includes development and maintenance of information systems, ergonomic user interface design, cognitive, neurocognitive, socio-psychological technologies, etc.
- Qualified teaching staff with scientific experience.
- Psychological support for students' personal and professional development.
- Opportunity to participate in real IT projects which are supported by employers.
- Opportunity to master additional different professional competencies that increase competitiveness in the labor market.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Graduates will be able to work in organizations developing IT products, in IT departments of large corporations and enterprises. Target professions in the labor market are as follows:
- UX/UI designer
- UX-analyst or researcher
- Business analyst
- Frontend developer
- IT-consultant
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
The new educational program teaches students to combine knowledge of information technologies with an understanding of how people use technology and what they need. People who finish the program will be able to create information systems with user-friendly interfaces and evaluate existing IT solutions based on how easy they are to use, how secure they are, and if they follow ethical standards. Our experts can use different modeling and analysis methods, modern tools and cognitive technologies.
This program is for people who:
- Who is attracted to work in the field of information technology creating IT products that are easy to use, secure and visually attractive.
- Who wants to understand how IT products are designed and how users interact with them.
- Who wants to learn about modern intellectual tools and cognitive technologies
- Who wants to work with complicated data analysis to develop and examine IT solutions
- People who want to understand themselves and others, interact effectively and consider human characteristics in IT solutions.