Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

• How do second-cycle studies at KTH work?
• Study visits. What may a computer scientist do after graduation?
• The objectives and parts of the Master's programme: courses, tracks and master thesis.
• Channels to find interesting jobs, internationalization, the future for computer science in the working life, multicultural workplaces, ethical responsibility, lifelong learning.
• Self-reflection. What do I want with my education?
• Evaluation of the programme. Participation in research studies.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to

• review critically and reflect on both the set-up and implementation of the education as well as their own study situation
• compare different workplaces and professions relevant to computer scientists
• reflect in a deeper way over different topics relevant for the professional role, such as channels to find interesting jobs, internationalization, the future for computer science in the working life, multicultural workplaces and ethical responsibility
• plan and carry out assignments within stipulated time
• identify their need of additional knowledge and continuously develop their skills in relation to the objective of the education and the future professional role

in order to

• obtain the most of the education and the working life in a long-term perspective,
• influence the development of the programme.