Distributed systems and mobile technologies

The MSc Program Distributed Systems and Mobile Technologies (DSMT) offers wide spectrum of knowledge in areas of computer networks, software technologies, computer technologies and telecommunications. The program lasts 3 semesters (one year and a half), where the last semester (last half year) is dedicated to the development of MSc Thesis. The goal of the program is to give to the students the necessary knowledge and practical skills which will enable them to become valuable experts in these contemporary and very fast developed areas. The program gives to the students the abilities to design, build and interconnect complex distributed systems with remote control, as well as to grow as experts in these science fields.

Professional area:

4.6. Informatics and Computer Science

Degree:

Master of Science

Speciality:

MII332113 Informatics

Master's programme:

Distributed systems and mobile technologies

Form of education:

Full-time

Duration of full-time training (in semesters):

Professional qualification:

MSC in Informatics - Distributed systems and mobile technologies

Language of Instruction:

Bulgarian

Master's programme director:

Prof. Krassen Stefanov, PhD

Focus, educational goals

The main goal of the program is to give fundamental theoretic background and develop practical skills in the areas of main design principles, development methodologies and management techniques needed for the design, implementation and management of complex distributed systems with mobile and remote access to the information. In parallel program aims to develop a new generation of designers and developers of software systems and applications for the implementation and management of computer networks, distributed and parallel systems, embedded systems, parallel and grid architectures, mobile technologies.

The education is running at Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics labs. Additionally the complex network lab of the regional Cisco academy is used - unique for it’s size and the range of devices available, and is equipped with high quality of telecommunication equipment.

Students need to have BSc degree, preferably in natural sciences. Students hold an entering test – a prerequisite for all students who want to study in MSc programs in Informatics. The test results are used for better orientation of students and for better planning of their learning.

Training (knowledge and skills)

The MSc Program DSMT is oriented to train new generation of designers and developers of software systems in the area of computer networks, distributed systems and mobile technologies. The Programs’ alum ni will have the abilities to work individually and in a group. The training process involves both actual theoretical background courses as well as enough practical and technology oriented courses in the field of distributed systems, multi- tier architectur es, computer networks, mobile and telecommunication technologies. There will be courses presenting actual computer languages and technologies for building complex distributed architectures (Java, Jini, Corba), as well as data representation and transfer (W ML, XHTML, XML), and contemporary technologies for the design, implementation and management of complex communication systems and computer networks. The Program offers possibilities for working in modern communication labs with unique networking equipment for solving complex practical tasks, as well as parallel computers and computer grids for solving complex applications in different areas needing massive computational power. All students are offered the possibility to apply theoretical knowledge and models solving practical tasks in companies or at the University labs during their MSc Thesis preparation. The students are offered also courses oriented to project management and working in a group, preparing them with the necessary skills and abilities for performing management functions.

Professional competence

Common features of students finishing DSMT

The MSc Program DSMT is oriented to train new generation of designers and developers of software systems in the area of computer networks, distributed systems and mobile technologies. The Programs’ alumni will have the abilities to work individually and in a group. The training process involves both actual theoretical background courses as well as enough practical and technology oriented courses in the field of distributed systems, multi-tier architectures, computer networks, mobile and telecommunication technologies. There will be courses presenting actual computer languages and technologies for building complex distributed architectures (Java, Jini, Corba), as well as data representation and transfer (WML, XHTML, XML), and contemporary technologies for the design, implementation and management of complex communication systems and computer networks. The Program offers possibilities for working in modern communication labs with unique networking equipment for solving complex practical tasks, as well as parallel computers and computer grids for solving complex applications in different areas needing massive computational power. All students are offered the possibility to apply theoretical knowledge and models solving practical tasks in companies or at the University labs during their MSc Thesis preparation. The students are offered also courses oriented to project management and working in a group, preparing them with the necessary skills and abilities for performing management functions.

Received abilities

The students who successfully finished DSMT have the following knowledge and abilities:

know and understand the general concepts, principles and theories in Computer Science, and especially in Computer networks, Distributed systems and Mobile technologies
use the knowledge gained in designing of computer networks and distributed systems, demonstrating abilities to generate alternative solutions, to analyse their advantages and shortcomings, and to choose the best solution for a given case
to identify and analyse requirements and specifications, and to choose the proper solution regarding particular standard, and to apply the best method in the given conditions
to apply the best theories, practices and tools in designing, implementation, management and evaluation of solutions in computer science

Practical skills

The students finishing the MSc DSMT should be able to:

specify, design and develop computer networks and distributed software systems
work in a team and follow project-based rules and principles
evaluate computer systems and networks in terms of the current standards and specifications
collect and apply new information from various sources – books, papers, Internet
apply and understand the principles and role of the information and communication technologies in design and development of computer networks and distributed systems

Additional skills

These skills are not linked with any particular area of knowledge, but are necessary in order the students to be able to communicate and manage their own carrier. These abilities include:

making short and clear presentations for technical problems and solutions before various audiences
working efficiently in a team
understanding and explaining quality dimensions of a problem
manage own learning and growing, including time distribution and organizational abilities

Professional realization

People who successfully finish this MSc program can work as:

Experts in applying complex software systems and technologies for the management of distributed and parallel computing resources, computer networks, mobile applications, e-commerce, and other Internet systems and applications;
Professional designers and developers of complex software systems in the areas of distributed and network systems, and mobile communications, with abilities to work individually and in a group;
Managers of large complex projects in information technologies, business planning and coordination of processes in software industry, telecommunication industry, as well as of research teams working in the area of distributed systems and mobile technologies.

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