Study programme code
HKIFR.HK
Study programme administrator
Martti Raavel
MER study programme code
3361
School / college
HK - Haapsalu College
Study programme title in Est.
Rakendusinformaatika
study programme title in Engl.
Applied Computer Science
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Professional Higher Education studies
Study domain
Information and Communication Technologies
Study programme group
informatics and information technology
Study programme subgroup
Database and network design and administration
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education.
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Entrance examination
Degrees conferred
rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom, tehnikateaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- To create preconditions for learning about the main application fields and development trends of informatics;
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- to support the development of IT-related competencies, i.e., software development and design; to provide basic knowledge and skills in order to design multimedia-based software;
- to create preconditions for professional self-development and lifelong learning; to support the development of IT in the region.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- knows how to integrate and implement IT in different fields show more...
- can analyse, design and test different kinds of multimedia elements and use these in software development
- can choose and apply appropriate tools, technologies and methods for software development
- can communicate with clients and business partners
- understands the need for professional development and readiness for life-long learning
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the final portfolio. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
As an additional requirement for students is the foreign language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages shall correspond to B2 level, and it is recommended to pass at least one subject in English and their computer skills shall be sufficient for university studies.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
University-Wide Courses
18.0