As a graduate of the Master’s in Computer Science with a specialisation in Internet Science & Technology, you can look forward to an exciting career as a network data analyst, internet security specialist, computer support specialist, cyber architect, network analyst, or network architect, to name but a few. Another option is to continue with a PhD or EngD programme. Or what about starting your own business?
TYPE OF DEGREE
Upon completion of the Master's with a specialisation in Internet Science & Technology, you will receive a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Also, you can title yourself Master of Science (MSc). Your specialisation will be mentioned on your diploma supplement, highlighting your specialised knowledge and skills in the field of internet science and technology.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of this specialisation, you have in-depth knowledge and skills in all core topics in networking, from technology to application. You know how the internet and other network systems operate. You are aware that they are continuously evolving which poses risks to their security and maintenance and you are prepared to secure and improve them. With this expertise, you can work at automobile manufacturing companies, infrastructure development companies, financial institutions, IT companies, software development companies, and information and communication technology providers, among others.
Whichever career path you choose, you will be sure to find exciting opportunities at various private and public organisations around the world. You can work at multinational technology companies such as Facebook or Google, manufacturers of chip-making equipment such as ASML, technology companies that provide and operate telecommunications networks such as KPN, Vodafone, or Ericsson, leading information and analytics companies such as Elsevier, audit and consulting companies such as Deloitte or KPMG, IT support and consulting service providers such as SUFRnet or IND, and law enforcement agencies such as the police, among others.
Start a business
At UT, we highly encourage entrepreneurship. The University of Twente is the birthplace of a large number of high-tech spin-off companies that market developed technologies. You could use your research or even inventions stemming from your master’s thesis and/or your PhD research to start up your own innovative company as well! UT has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands four times in a row. We have a unique approach of putting scientific knowledge to practical use and turning our expertise and yours into solutions that people and society actually need. As a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship, we offer you the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub on campus.
You can use your master’s research - or prototypes from the research you have done - to start your own business just like Rick Hofstede who launched Cybermeister! Will you be next?
POST-MASTER OPPORTUNITIES
Instead of pursuing a professional career right after obtaining your Master’s degree, you can opt for an academic career by completing a PhD or an EngD. An EngD programme is more practically oriented and aligned with direct problem solving and addressing design needs of a particular industry whereas a PhD programme is more focused on research. You can follow both types of programmes at the Twente Graduate School (TGS).
CONTINUE AS A RESEARCHER: OBTAIN A PHD
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for four years. You can do this within one of our research groups or our structured PhD programmes. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and presenting and defending your research publicly. Obtaining a PhD gives you the title Doctor (Dr).
FOLLOW AN ENGD PROGRAMME
You can also choose to follow an EngD programme after graduation. Such a programme usually takes two years and prepares you to become a high-level technological designer. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certified diploma and the academic degree title Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).