B.A. in Informatics

Skills acquired by Informatics graduates

Professional skills

• graduates of the “Software development and information processing” specialization are equipped with the core skills in data protection and cryptography, the theory of graphs and networks, and complex methods of algorithmizing. The students acquire advanced knowledge of SQL. They are able to create relational databases for typical purposes and can perform as administrators of database systems. They also know PHP, can use design patterns, write scripts and design web apps in a selected framework;
• graduates of “Computer graphics” specialization possess knowledge of mathematical foundations of computer graphics, methods, and algorithms in computer graphics, computer-assisted image analysis, computer animation, and internet graphics. They can use computer graphics applications and tool apps for processing 2D and 3D animations;
• graduates of “Computer network administration” specialization acquire knowledge of static and dynamic routing, the theory of switching, wireless and wide-area networks, implementation of network security. The students are equipped with the core skills in the selection and configuration of appropriate network routing protocols for a particular architecture. They switch configurations with the use of VLAN, VTP, and STP, set the access point and wireless client configuration. Our graduates know how to use Frame Relay and PPP in configuring WANs; how to apply ACL access lists and configure NAT and DHCP; how to apply network protection measures and administer a secure computer network.

Communication skills

• skills for communicating within the professional environment with the use of multiple techniques;
• teamwork skills;
• effective negotiation skills;
• skills for formulating views and opinions on basic IT-related issues.

Language skills

• our graduates can use a foreign language for professional IT-related purposes.

Digital skills

• general knowledge of the operating system and utility applications;
• software development skills;
• knowledge of constructing and analyzing algorithms, databases, computer networks, operational systems, abstract data structures, computer architecture, software engineering, computer graphics, computer-assisted data analysis, mathematical modeling.

Analytical skills

• skills for applying the mathematical apparatus in theory and practice;
• skills for proving theorems and assumption in IT problem-solving.

Skills for self-employment

• qualification to act as self-employed specialists;
• understanding of general, legal and formal requirements for self-employment and for developing a small-size IT company.