Program Overview
The Industrial IT and Automation at University College of Southeast Norway is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Industrial IT and Automation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Porsgrunn, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial IT and Automation programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sensors and measurement systems
- Data analysis
- Computer program design and programming
- System design
- Automation systems
- Mathematical modeling and simulation
- Control algorithms
- Advanced control, including model-based predictive control (MPC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronicals or Computer Science (related programmes may also be accepted)
- Mathematics at the level of Mathematics III (at TUC), or the equivalent
- Passed a bachelor course in Control Theory (Knowledge about Closed Control Loops and PID controllers) at minimum 5 credits
- Passed a bachelor course in Programming Language (minimum 5 credits)
- Passed a bachelor course in Electro/Electronics (Knowledge about resistors, capacitors, inductors and transistors) at minimum 10 credits
- English requirements.
- A cumulative grade point avarage equivalent to, or better than, a C in the ECTS system (we do the grade conversion).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University College of Southeast Norway
University College of Southeast Norway
Kongsberg, Norway
The University of South-Eastern Norway, commonly known as USN, is a Norwegian state university. It has campuses in Bø in Telemark, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rauland, Drammen, Hønefoss, Kongsberg and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 25