🏛️ Institution

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

Faculty of reference:
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 Informatica e Tecnologie ICT sviluppa competenze avanzate in informatica, sistemi digitali, intelligenza artificiale, sicurezza informatica e gestione strategica dei progetti ICT.

Il percorso integra programmazione avanzata, architetture software, sistemi distribuiti, data analytics e governance IT, formando profili specialistici e manageriali in grado di guidare processi di innovazione digitale in contesti complessi.

Competenze sviluppate:

  • programmazione avanzata e architetture software
  • intelligenza artificiale e machine learning
  • gestione avanzata di basi di dati
  • cybersecurity e protezione dei dati
  • cloud e sistemi distribuiti
  • big data e advanced analytics
  • trasformazione digitale e innovazione
  • ICT governance e compliance
  • project management ICT
  • metodi di ricerca in informatica

EN

The Master’s Degree in Computer Science & ICT develops advanced skills in computer science, digital systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and ICT project management, preparing specialist and managerial profiles.

The programme integrates advanced programming, software architecture, distributed systems, data analytics and IT governance, enabling graduates to lead digital innovation initiatives in complex organizational environments.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • advanced programming and software architecture
  • artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • advanced database systems and data management
  • cybersecurity and privacy protection
  • cloud and distributed systems
  • big data and advanced analytics
  • digital transformation and innovation strategy
  • ICT governance and compliance
  • ICT project management
  • research methodologies in computer science

📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)


📘 First year – Advanced computer science and digital systems (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Advanced ProgrammingAdvanced Programming12
Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning15
Advanced Databases & Data ManagementAdvanced Databases & Data Management9
Cybersecurity & PrivacyCybersecurity & Privacy12
Cloud & Distributed SystemsCloud & Distributed Systems6
Research Methods in Computer ScienceResearch Methods in Computer Science6
Total60 ECTS

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

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Big Data & Advanced AnalyticsBig Data & Advanced Analytics12
Software ArchitectureSoftware Architecture9
Digital Transformation & InnovationDigital Transformation & Innovation9
ICT Governance & ComplianceICT Governance & Compliance6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work12
Tesi MagistraleMaster’s Final Dissertation12
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 laboratories
research and project supervision


📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

advanced programming resources
AI and machine learning frameworks
cybersecurity case studies
cloud architecture simulations
big data datasets and analytics tools
research-oriented academic materials


📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

advanced technical projects
AI and data analytics assignments
cybersecurity and systems analysis
research papers and technical reports
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 ICT project including:

system or architecture design
AI or data-driven modelling
security and compliance assessment
implementation and validation
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 & ICT
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