SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
GRADUATE STUDIES
Concentration: SOFTWARE ENGENERRING
WHAT MAKES UACS SCSIT A LEADING IT SCHOOL IN MACEDONIA?
UACS SCSIT is the leading school in Macedonia in advanced computer sciences and in the area of direct brain-computer communication, whereby computers are operated by using signals from the human brain.
UACS SCSIT holds the first place in Macedonia in number of scientific paper downloads on the
Internet (more than 1300 computer engineers have paid to download the paper from the prestigious computer association – Association for Computing Machinery – ACM).
In the past two years, UACS SCSIT faculty and students have published more than 17 scientific and research
papers in international journals or have presented them at conferences. Two of those papers have received an
impact factor.
UACS SCSIT has been awarded a certificate from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of
Macedonia for a paper published in a journal with impact factor.
Some of the most esteemed and well-known professionals from the Macedonian business community
teach undergraduate courses at UACS SCSIT.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN MACEDONIA – The concentration: Management of Information Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in the US.
OUR FACULTY
Professors and associates work closely with the SCSIT students in order to pay attention to each student individually, to develop their talents and to offer guidance about the area of study they like the most. UACS SCSIT regularly engages professors or experts who have completed their educational process and/or currently work in other European countries and in the USA. Therefore, the students can gain more experience and establish professional networks with institutions outside Macedonia.
Apart from their teaching and research activities, UACS SCSIT faculties also hold managerial positions in the IT Association of the Republic of Macedonia. Therefore, they organize symposia and other activities related to the promotion and development of the information technology in Macedonia. They regularly participate in international scientific and research projects and they are currently working on projects in Europe and the USA.
The student/teacher ratio at UACS SCSIT is 10:1, a ratio that indicates individual attention to each student.
The professor-academic paper index is 2.22.
- Irena Stojmenovska PhD – Associate Professor, Dean of SCSIT
- Adrijan Bozhinovski, PhD – Full Professor
- Marija Andonova, PhD – Assistant Professor
- Goce Gavrilov, PhD – Adj. Assistant Professor
- Ivan Petrov, PhD – Adj. Assistant Professor
- Simon Bojadziev, PhD – Teaching and Research Assistant
- Hari Lokvenec, PhD
- Simon Bojadzievski, MSc – one.Vip Telekom Austria AG
- Natasha Anastasova – Bojadzievska, MSc – Team Coordinator at Asseco – South Eastern Europe
- Stojan Kitanov, PhD
- Goran Bidjovski, PhD
- Ognen Firfov, MSc – Makedonski Telekom AD Skopje
- Ognen Spiroski, MSc
- Viktor Denkovski, MSc
- Bojan Bogdanovski, MSc – PolarCape Consulting
- Vasil Hadji- Jordanov, MSc
- Dragana Mitova Babylon Software Solutions Group
- Dejan Mitov – COO at Babylon Software Solutions Group
- Marija Stanojeska PhD Nipromteks Ltd
- Bogdan Jeliskoski MSc CaSys AD Skopje
- Monika Arsenovska MSc Scalefocus
- Deni Mircheski Endava
- Stevo Bozhinovski, PhD – South Carolina State University
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
At UACS SCSIT, the teaching process is focused towards each of the students. The students work in small groups, which provide them with the possibility to communicate directly with their professors. Therefore, they have opportunities for personal development and self-improvement.
UACS SCSIT studies focus on the advanced areas of information technology and science, such as:
- Robotics
- Biomedical technique
- Biosignal processing
- Databases
- Language processing
The lectures are conducted in English language, by using contemporary textbooks and teaching materials
from renowned universities. Moreover, UACS SCSIT faculty uses various teaching methods, as case
studies and practical application of theory. Students are also encouraged to develop their presentation skills
and improve their professional communication skills in English. We also emphasize the importance of teamwork, group work and experience sharing.
COOPERATION WITH THE UACS BUSINESS COUNCIL
The cooperation with the UACS Business Council is a key factor for developing staff in the field of information science. The UACS Business Council is comprised of 150 leading Macedonian companies, among which are some of the most important companies from the ICT sector.
UACS SCSIT Business Council provides:
- Adjustment of the curricula to the needs of the real sector;
- Guest lecturers;
- Internships for our students;
- Counseling for possible career opportunities and student recruitment upon graduation.
At the end of their studies, our students prepare and submit a Bachelor thesis. The professors pay particular attention to their work, and they also guide them throughout the entire process. The Bachelor thesis the UACS SCSIT students write significantly helps them get employed in the IT sector and build a successful career.
UACS SCSIT is globally recognized, since many of its students work in companies based in Switzerland, Malta, Australia, the Netherlands, South Africa, or freelance in many other countries in the world. Austria, Australia, Norway, Slovenia and other countries are granting scholarships to the UACS SCSIT students willing to pursue their Master degree at their state universities.
The possibilities for employment in the world’s fastest growing industry are limitless! Part of the career opportunities that require IT qualifications include:
- IT engineers;
- Programmers, system maintenance, application development in IT companies in Macedonia and abroad;
- Software development in domestic or foreign companies;
- Start-up business opportunity in the IT industry.
The curriculum is designed in a way that stimulates individual work and teamwork. Upon completion of UACS SCIT undergraduate studies, each student is expected to acquire the following skills and knowledge:
- Application of C++, Java, C#, Asp.net, PHP, Query, HTML, XML, SQL, LINUX, etc.
- Knowledge in the area of Software Engineering, computer system architecture, system applications and programs.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially of the European level of literacy (e-Citizen), according to the legislative regulation in Macedonia.
- Improved knowledge of English language.
TITLE AND DEGREE EARNED UPON GRADUATION AT UACS SBEM
Master of Science with Major in Software Engineering
Required courses:
- Science of Programming
- Advanced Database Organization
- Contemporary Architectures of Software Systems
- Automated Software Development
- Management of Software Projects
- Specialization Thesis
- Internship 4
- Elective course
- Elective Course
- Elective Course at university level
- Elective Course at university level
Elective Courses in program – students choose two of the following three
- Contemporary Computer Architectures
- Contemporary Operating Systems
- Operations and Project Management
- Signal Processing
- Information Skills and Research
Elective Courses at University level– students choose two of the following three:
- Contemporary Computer Architectures
- Contemporary Operating Systems
- Operations and Project Management
- Signal Processing
- Information Skills and Research
Elective courses at University level – Students choose 1 of the following courses:
- Business Module 4
- Introduction to Methodology
- Entrepreneurship
Required courses:
- Theory of Computation
- Masters Thesis
Elective courses in Software Engineering – students choose 3 of the following courses:
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Software Systems Verification
- Cryptography
- Operations Research
- Software Requirements Definition
- Information Retrieval Systems
- Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Data Mining
- System Analysis, Design and Implementation
Elective courses at University level – Students choose 1 of the following courses: