Study programme code

HKRIR.HK

Study programme administrator

Martti Raavel

MER study programme code

260917

version code

HKRIR/26.HK

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

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Information and Communication Technologies

Study programme group

informatics and information technology

Study programme subgroup

Software and applications development and analysis

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Upper-secondary school leaving certificate, a certificate of vocational secondary education, or an equivalent qualification; entrance examination. show more...

For Estonian-language curricula, an applicant whose previous level or stage of education was not in Estonian must demonstrate Estonian proficiency at the required level.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate is an IT specialist who participates in and leads the creation of data-driven, show more...
secure, scalable and sustainability-supporting digital solutions by combining theoretical knowledge with practical problem solving; who communicates effectively with different stakeholders in Estonian and/or English; who acts ethically and responsibly in interdisciplinary teams; and who continuously develops professional competencies throughout their career.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- explains and applies the theoretical foundations of software development and design; selects appropriate technologies, show more...
tools and methods, and justifies choices by means of data-informed decision making;

- identifies and analyses the needs of society, organisations and individuals and based on this analysis, designs user-centred and sustainable digital solutions;
- communicates discipline-specific ideas and solutions in Estonian or English to different target groups, using appropriate terminology as well as visual and data-based forms of presentation;

- participates in software design and development projects independently and in teams, plans and manages work processes, and delivers functioning, accessible and visually coherent interdisciplinary digital solutions;
- performs professional tasks responsibly, creatively and ethically, adheres to data-protection and cybersecurity requirements, and manages uncertainty and change while considering factors affecting physical and mental well-being;

- uses tools and carries out professional tasks with due regard for security and ethics when creating solutions;

- sets personal learning goals, evaluates and reflects on their learning processes, and plans their studies and career in an informed manner; supports the learning of others;

- acts as a professional and a citizen in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, assesses the environmental and social impact of solutions, and makes responsible decisions.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must fulfil the prescribed volume, show more...
pass all core courses, and prepare and defend a final thesis. A student who has not previously studied in Estonian (or has done so only partially) must achieve Estonian proficiency at level C1 of the CEFR.
Graduation presumes English proficiency at level B2 (CEFR).