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As a graduate of the Master’s in Computer Science with a specialisation in Software Technology, you can look forward to an exciting career as a software developer, software engineer, quality assurance analyst, verification engineer, security analyst, researcher, or consultant, 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 Cyber Security, 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 software technology.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

As a graduate of this specialisation, you have in-depth knowledge and skills in all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, engineering, architectural and detailed design, construction, and quality assurance. You know how to apply various software engineering methods and tools in the development of large-scale systems. With this expertise, you will be well-prepared to work at IT consulting firms, high-tech electronics companies, web services and information systems providers, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, manufacturers of chip equipment, universities, and industrial research centres, among others.

UT alumni with this specialisation currently work at various organisations in different roles, for example:
  • Software Engineer at OVSoftware
  • Software Architect at ASML
  • Researcher at the University of Twente

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 software development companies such as PolderValley, InfoSupport, or OVSoftware, SaaS companies which accelerate the digital transformation of the global car leasing industry such as BetterBe B.V., manufacturers of chip-making equipment such as ASML, banks such as ING or ABN AMRO, technology companies with embedded consulting services such as the Software Improvement Group, audit and consulting companies such as Deloitte or KPMG, electronics companies such as Thales, production printing companies such as Canon, and laser satellite communication technology companies such as TNO, 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 Machiel and Menno who launched Axini: a company that delivers software products by using a testing platform. 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 a period of 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).

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