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🏛️ 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 Programming | Advanced Programming | 12 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 15 |
| Advanced Databases & Data Management | Advanced Databases & Data Management | 9 |
| Cybersecurity & Privacy | Cybersecurity & Privacy | 12 |
| Cloud & Distributed Systems | Cloud & Distributed Systems | 6 |
| Research Methods in Computer Science | Research Methods in Computer Science | 6 |
| Total | 60 ECTS |
📗 Second year – Innovation, projects and thesis (60 ECTS)
| Course (Italian) | Course (English) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Big Data & Advanced Analytics | Big Data & Advanced Analytics | 12 |
| Software Architecture | Software Architecture | 9 |
| Digital Transformation & Innovation | Digital Transformation & Innovation | 9 |
| ICT Governance & Compliance | ICT Governance & Compliance | 6 |
| Stage / Project Work | Internship / Project Work | 12 |
| Tesi Magistrale | Master’s Final Dissertation | 12 |
| Total | 60 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

