The qualification packages in the Master Programme in Software Construction require that the students have qualifications within programming and object-oriented software development at an advanced level.

The qualifying examinations are:

• Bachelor degree in computer science
• Diploma degree in information technology, software construction
• Other relevant study at bachelor level and documented programming qualifications within object-oriented programming and software development corresponding to the qualification package Programming of large object-oriented systems, which is included in the Diploma Programme in Information Technology (Software Construction).

Besides the qualifying examination you must have at least two years of IT work experience within development or implementation of IT or teaching within IT.

If you do not have one of the above-mentioned qualifying examinations, the admission will be individually evaluated. However, there will not be made any exemption as regards the work experience.

Structure

The Master Programme in Software Construction is organised in three qualification packages (fagpakker) and one final project(hovedopgave). See figure:

A qualification package consists of three consequtive single courses taught over a 3/4 year period, e.g. two during autumn and one during spring. Normally, the first single course is theoretical and the third is typically a project course resulting in a large project based on the theory. There will be an oral exam after each theoretical single course and an oral defence after the project course.

All courses are organised to support part time study. Teaching in the theory courses consists of three seminar days, each lasting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are typically a Saturday or a Friday. The seminar day typically alternates between lectures, working in teams on selected exercises, and discussions; however, the organization may vary depending the type of course. All courses are supported by web homepages where literature, exercises, and practical information is organized, and most courses also utilize various e-learning tools such as electronic hand-in and feedback and/or discussion forums.

Future qualifications

The aim of the qualification packages (fagpakker) is to give you a theoretical background as well as concrete methods and techniques, which you can use in your daily work with specifying, designing, constructing, analysing and verifying  software systems.

You can choose qualification packages which provide you with the qualifications to:

• Analyse problems within software test and achitecture reliability and use concrete methods and techniques to evaluate and improve the software reliability.
• Develop web applications and web services based on XML and combine technologies to complete applications.
• Evaluate problems within IT security in relation to development of software and use tools to analyse IT security problems and solutions.
• Utilise concepts, methods and techniques in distributing systems and in  real time systems with a view to construction and analysis of pros and cons in their use.

You may consult http://www.itev.dk/fagpakker.html to see the current and future set of qualification packages.