🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

Faculty:
Faculty of Computer Science & Digital Technologies


⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
Credits: 120 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 7
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment


🌍 Language

Italian
English


🎯 Educational objectives

IT

Il Master in Scienze e Tecnologie Informatiche sviluppa competenze avanzate nella progettazione di sistemi informatici complessi, nell’intelligenza artificiale, nella sicurezza informatica, nell’analisi dei dati e nella gestione strategica dell’innovazione digitale.

Il percorso integra architetture software avanzate, machine learning, sistemi distribuiti, cybersecurity e governance IT, preparando professionisti capaci di guidare progetti tecnologici complessi e processi di trasformazione digitale.

Competenze sviluppate:

  • progettazione e architettura di sistemi software complessi
  • intelligenza artificiale e machine learning
  • data science e advanced analytics
  • gestione avanzata di basi di dati
  • cybersecurity e risk management
  • cloud architecture e DevOps
  • sistemi distribuiti e blockchain
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • digital transformation e IT strategy
  • etica e normativa delle tecnologie informatiche
  • ricerca applicata in informatica

EN

The Master’s Degree in Computer Science & Information Technologies develops advanced skills in complex IT systems design, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and strategic management of digital innovation.

The programme integrates advanced software architectures, machine learning, distributed systems, cybersecurity and IT governance, preparing graduates to lead complex technological projects and digital transformation initiatives.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • advanced software engineering and system architecture
  • artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • advanced data science and analytics
  • advanced database systems and data management
  • cybersecurity and risk management
  • cloud architecture and DevOps practices
  • blockchain and distributed systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems
  • digital transformation and IT strategy
  • ethics and law in information technologies
  • applied research in computer science

📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)


📘 First year – Advanced systems, AI and research (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Advanced Software EngineeringAdvanced Software Engineering15
Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning15
Advanced Databases & Data ManagementAdvanced Databases & Data Management9
Cybersecurity & Risk ManagementCybersecurity & Risk Management9
Research Methods in Computer ScienceResearch Methods in Computer Science6
Cloud Architecture & DevOpsCloud Architecture & DevOps6
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Innovation, projects and thesis (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Advanced Data Science & AnalyticsAdvanced Data Science & Analytics12
Internet of Things (IoT)Internet of Things (IoT)9
Blockchain & Distributed SystemsBlockchain & Distributed Systems9
Digital Transformation & IT StrategyDigital Transformation & IT Strategy6
Ethics & Law in Information TechnologiesEthics & Law in Information Technologies6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work9
Tesi MagistraleMaster’s Final Dissertation9
Total60 ECTS

💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

24/7 online access
fully asynchronous learning
recorded video lectures
downloadable technical materials
advanced coding labs
research supervision and project mentoring


📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

advanced technical lectures
software architecture case studies
machine learning frameworks
cybersecurity simulations
cloud and DevOps practice environments
research-oriented academic resources


📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

advanced programming and system design projects
AI and data analytics assignments
cybersecurity case analyses
technical reports and research papers
continuous module-based evaluation


📊 Master’s Final Dissertation

To obtain the Master’s degree, students must complete a Master’s Final Dissertation consisting of an advanced research or applied IT project including:

system architecture design
implementation and validation
data analysis or AI modelling
security and compliance assessment
technical documentation and evaluation

The dissertation is:

supervised remotely
submitted online
evaluated by an academic committee


🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent, EQF Level 6)
CV evaluation
No entrance examination required


💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

single annual payment
monthly installments
quarterly installments


🎓 Degree awarded

Master’s Degree in Computer Science & Information Technologies
EQF Level 7 – 120 ECTS

Faculty of Computer Science & Digital Technologies


📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university