Macau University of Science and Technology
Master of Science (Information Technology)
This program is designed for students to pursue their studies in the areas of information technology and computer science after receiving their first degree. The program puts emphasis on both theoretical and technical aspects. Students will be prepared for the positions for IT related R & D in enterprises, government organizations, or academic institutes and schools.
The objective of this postgraduate program is designed to:
- Enhance students understanding of information technology theories;
- Broaden students’ scope of professional knowledge;
- Introduce to students the latest developments and research areas of information technology; and Supervise students in the writing of a successful thesis based on theories and practice.
Students may select their academic concentrations based on their research interest and their supervisors' areas of research. There are three majors in this program:
Computer and Information Systems
This major provides students with the training in the area of computer and information systems. Students are expected to acquire an in-depth understanding of computer architecture, principles of software engineering, database systems, and network and information security. This major will solidate their foundation for conducting research in computer and information systems.
Communication Engineering
This major provides students with the training in the area of communication engineering. Students are expected to acquire an in-depth understanding of modern communication systems, especially mobile communication systems, and design and analysis of communication systems. This major will solidate their foundation for conducting research in communication engineering.
Space Information Technology
Space information technology is a multidisciplinary major of information technology and space science. This major provides students with the training in the area of space information technology. Students are expected to acquire an in-depth understanding of methods for analyzing of space science data, and remote sensing.This major will solidate their foundation for conducting research in space information technology.