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MSc Data Engineering (Computer Engineering)

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    MSc 2 years full-time, 120 ECTS, Aalborg

Course Description

The data engineering programme covers a range of topics in the field. Today’s software systems manage large amounts of traditional and non-traditional data including temporal, spatial, spatio-temporal, and multidimensional data.

The programme focuses on technologies for managing this kind of data covering conceptual modelling and database design, data models, query languages, query processing and optimization, and indexing. The programme features traditional courses as well as projects that typically involve construction and experimentation with software prototypes.

Entrepreneurial values

While the programme provides strong theoretical foundations, it also emphasizes entrepreneurial values, enabling students to become highly valued staff at their future employer, both in industry and academia.

Center for Data-Intensive Systems

The programme is managed by the Center for Data-Intensive Systems, Daisy at the Department of Computer Science. Daisy is one of the world’s leading research groups within spatial, temporal and spatio-temporal data management and business intelligence (data warehousing and data mining). Student projects are usually directly related to the current cutting-edge research conducted at Daisy. In addition, projects are done in collaboration with local and national industry.

Entry Requirements

Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.

Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University are:

  • IELTS (academic test): 6.5
  • TOEFL (paper-based): 550
  • TOEFL (computer-based): 230
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 80
  • Cambridge ESOL: C1

For further information regarding deadlines and requirements please see the website How to apply to Aalborg University

Although each application is assessed individually, the following are minimal requirements for admission:

1. A solid computer science background that includes courses on:
   1. Theory of Computation (Automata Theory, Computability, Turing Machines)
   2. Computer Systems (Processors, Memories etc.)
   3. Algorithms and Data Structures (Lists, Trees, Graphs, sorting, searching, complexity)
   4. Object Oriented Analysis and Dsign (UML etc.)
   5. Object Oriented Programming (Java or C++)
   6. Programming Languages and Semantics
   7. Compiling Techniques
   8. Operating Systems
   9. Concurrent Programming
   10. Networks

2. In addition, we require undergraduate mathematics as found in science or engineering degrees.

3. Some programming and design experience.

4. A decent grade, e.g. First Class – we would like to think that you are at least in the top 25% of your class.

It is a great help, if your application explains, why you satisfy these requirements.

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Fees

Students from outside EU/EEA please see http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/tuition-fee/

Student Destinations

Data Engineering candidates from Aalborg University are in high demand. A number of graduates continue their careers as PhD students; others become system developers in their home countries or in Denmark.

Module Details

Data Engineering is a two year master’s program (120 ECTS credits). Students can also choose to pursue one or two semesters.

Program overview starting from September 2012

1st semester

Project

  • 15 ECTS – From Reality to Models in Data Engineering

Courses

  • 5 ECTS – Data-intensive Systems
  • 5 ECTS – Programming Paradigms

Choose one:

  • 5 ECTS – Advanced Topics in Distributed Systems
  • 5 ECTS – Web Engineering

2nd semester

Project

  • 15 ECTS – From Models to Reality in Data Engineering

Courses

  • 5 ECTS – Advanced Algorithms
  • 5 ECTS – Advanced Programming

Choose one:

  • 5 ECTS – Advanced Topics in Machine Intelligence
  • 5 ECTS – Mobile Software Technology

3rd semester

Project

  • 20ECTS – Pre-specialisation in Data Engineering

Courses

  • 5 ECTS – Specialisation course in Database Systems
  • 5 ECTS – Entrepreneurship

4th semester

Master’s Thesis

  • 30 ECTS

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