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Preparation of the Master's Qualification Thesis

ННД.16

Кваліфікаційна робота

Second

2022/2023

4 Semester

10

LO1. To identify problem situations, perform their research on the basis of a systematic approach, make informed choice of methods and models for the formation of effective management decisions, apply models and methods of decision making in forecasting the development of the enterprise and in the domain of computer science. PLO13. To use computer science and information technology and critical thinking skills, analysis and synthesis for professional purposes. PLO14. To apply innovative approaches in computer science and information technology. PLO15. To master the methods of development and implementation of measures aimed at increasing the efficiency of information systems.

Distance form

Know: The main stages of the software systems life cycle and the principles of software design. Logical-mathematical methods and algorithmic principles in modelling, designing, developing, and maintaining information systems. Current trends in the development of computer science and informatics. Be able to: Practically apply software tools for designing and developing software. Apply knowledge gained during the study of courses in the educational programme. Possess skills in: Programming. Development and maintenance of information and software systems, databases, and knowledge bases. Using software tools for designing and developing software.

Objective of the Discipline – to demonstrate the student’s ability to utilise acquired competencies and learning outcomes; to logically present views on the research topic based on modern scientific methods, draw substantiated conclusions, and formulate specific proposals and recommendations for solving the task at hand. The final qualification thesis is a mandatory component of the educational programme for training specialists at the second (master’s) level of higher education in the field of study 12 "Information Technology," specialty 122 "Computer Science," within the educational and scientific programme "Informatics." The qualification thesis should include theoretical, system-technical, or experimental research on one of the current issues of specialty 122 "Computer Science." The completion of the final qualification thesis in the 4th semester involves 300 hours (10 ECTS credits). The discipline culminates in the defence of the final qualification thesis.

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Consultations with the academic supervisor, independent work.

Final Assessment (in the form of defence) The maximum/minimum number of points that students can obtain for defending their final qualification theses is 100 points / 60 points, distributed as follows: Relevance of the topic: – 5 points / 3 points. Scientific contribution of the work: – 25 points / 15 points. Use of scientific literature: – 10 points / 6 points. Analysis and interpretation of results: – 30 points / 18 points. Structure of the work: – 5 points / 3 points. Quality of formatting: – 5 points / 3 points. Presentation of the work: – 10 points / 6 points. Answers to questions from the committee members: – 10 points / 6 points

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