MSc in Computer Science and Software EngineeringThe SIT Master in Computer Science and Software Engineering is designed to educate future digital leaders. During this 2-year program, you will develop must-have technical, leadership, and management skills for a brilliant career in emerging technologies.

SIT provides students a personalized learning experience across disciplines and an opportunity to learn from the world’s leading scientists and entrepreneurs.

Enroll in SIT’s classic, fast, or double degree program and join us in person, online, or through a mix of the two.

Benefit from SIT’s agile flipped classroom setting, complete with lectures, broadcasts, guest speakers, and lab activities.

Pursue a double degree with one of our partner computer science institutions: Carnegie-Mellon University, USA, and the School of Computing of the National University of Singapore.

Dive into hands-on practice with SIT’s business partners through capstone projects and a summer internship.

Career Opportunities

A degree from SIT prepares you for executive roles such as Chief Architect (CA), Chief Product Officer (CPO), Chief Program Office (CpgmO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), Chief Security Officer (CSO), and more.

Program Supervisors

Prof. Mauro PezzèMaster Program Director, Chair of Software Testing and Analysis

Bertrand MeyerProvost, Chair of Software Engineering

Application feeCHF 35

Application Deadlines• April 30, 2021 Non-EU applicants • August 31, 2021 Swiss and EU applicants (with EU visa)

* Get the admission and scholarship results in 4 to 6 weeks after the application submission.

Tuition Fee per SemesterCHF 2.500 - Swiss residents CHF 5.000 - Non-Swiss residents Learn more about SIT scholarship opportunities.

Academic RequirementsBachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a different discipline, you can still be admitted to the program if you pass an interview with the Master Admission Committee.

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Program Structure

We asked top tech CEOs what it takes to become an agile, digital-ready leader. From their answers, we developed this C-level skillset for our students:

Deep technical skills based on real-world applications

Management skills to supervise large-scale technology projects

Adaptability to the changing technology landscape

Year 1 Year 2

Technical Skills

36 ECTS• Quality Engineering

• Software Construction, Architecture, and Engineering

• Cyber Protection

• Data Science

• Architectural Strategy

• Dynamic Analysis and Deep Learning

Management Skills

12 ECTS• Product Vision, Product Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing

• Product Design, Portfolio Management, and Analytics

Leadership Skills

6 ECTS• Organizational Behavior and Industrial-Organizational Psychology

• Agile leadership and Strategic Management

Capstone Project (6 ECTS)

6 ECTSPractice new skills and knowledge in a real-life industrial project.

Summer Internship

Benefit from SIT’s industry ties and connect with your prospective employers.

Technical Skills

9 ECTS• System Protection

• Programmatic Marketing

• Quantum Informatics

Management Skills

6 ECTS• Transformational Change Management

Leadership Skills

6 ECTS• Customer-Centric Mindset and Agile Delivery Management

• Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurship

Capstone Project (6 ECTS)

6 ECTSPractice new skills and knowledge in a real-life industrial project.

Master Thesis

30 ECTSChoose from a research project, a project of industrial relevance, or a start-up proposal design.

Choose a program and study at your own pace.

Classic program120 ECTS4 terms

Fast program120 ECTS3 terms + 1 summer

Double degree program140 ECTS 4 terms + 2 summers

Contact usmaster-office@sit.org

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