Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence are trained to address real-world working situations that require the development of new systems or the evolutionary and adaptive maintenance of existing ones. Key competences include system specification, overall architecture design, as well as the design, development, and testing of new software components.
In particular, graduates are qualified to contribute to the development and maintenance of digital artificial intelligence systems, covering all aspects of data preparation, data processing, and the resulting decision-making processes. In other words, they are able to take on, at junior level, any role requiring the autonomous development of computational solutions, particularly within software development companies and IT consulting firms, especially those operating in the field of big data analytics.
In summary, graduates in Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence are able to:
Competences
Graduates in Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence possess both a solid mathematical foundation and general competences in algorithm design and analysis and programming. In particular, they have specific skills in artificial intelligence algorithms, neural networks, and complex computer systems based on machine learning, including modelling, data preparation, and large-scale machine learning processes.
In addition, graduates have knowledge of specific and relevant application domains, including aspects related to security, interaction, parallel and distributed processing, and different types of networked systems.
Each of these competences, either individually or in combination, is commonly required in various professional contexts. In any case, graduates will possess the methodological, scientific, and technological tools needed to successfully face the rapid evolution of information technology and artificial intelligence and their applications, thereby acquiring the fundamental competences necessary to understand, use, and apply current and future technologies.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates in Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence include ICT companies such as software development firms, companies developing information systems or IT services, organisations that use and develop IT tools to manage their activities, and public administration.
Further natural career paths include self-employment, with access to the State Examination for registration in the Professional Register of Engineers (Information Engineering section – Junior Engineers, section B).