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Informatics has become the major driving force in many scientific and technological fields. The Master in Information and Research in Informatics (MIRI) is designed to provide a solid background in different aspects of research in informatics, while preparing its graduates to become experts in any of the fields of specialization offered.
The MIRI has an academic orientation, with specialization in research and innovation. It is the right degree for those graduates in Informatics or related fields, either in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Telecommunications...) or Science (Mathematics, Physics...) that have in mind starting a PhD in the field of Informatics later on.
The Master in Information and Research in Informatics graduates will have a high capacity to analyse and solve complex problems. Thus they will be qualified to work in any company willing to incorporate emerging
technologies in the sector, especially those with R&D centres, public and private research centres or University departments, in which they would develop new research activities and start their PhD.
MIRI offers 6 specializations:
* Advanced Computing
* Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality
* Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
* Data Mining and Business Intelligence
* High Performance Computing
* Service Engineering
You can find complete information about the Master at fib.upc.edu/en/masters/miri.html
The Master in Information and Research in Informatics graduates will have a high capacity to analyse and solve complex problems. Thus they will be qualified to work in any company willing to incorporate emerging technologies in the sector, especially those with R&D centres, public and private research centres or University departments, in which they would develop new research activities. Graduates of this Master Programme also acquire the skills and knowledge to enrol in PhD programmes in Informatics such as:
* Computer Architecture
* Computing
* Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Distributed Computing
* Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Information Technologies for Business Intelligence
All those PhD programmes are offered at the UPC-BarcelonaTech.
The pre-enrolment period for the 2013-2014 edition of the Master is open until July 15th.
You can do it at: preinscripcio.upc.edu/alta_usuari.php?idioma=3
Structure
The 120 ECTS are structured into:
Compulsory courses: 78 ECTS credits
* Common courses: 30 ECTS credits
* Specialization courses: 48 ECTS credits
Elective courses: 12 ECTS credits
Final Master Thesis: 30 ECTS credits
Common courses
The 30 ECTS credits of common courses are distributed into 4 modules:
Concurrence, Parallelism and Distributed Systems (6 ECTS)
Seminars of Innovation and Research in Informatics (6 ECTS)
Statistical and Mathematical Methods for Innovation and Research in Informatics (12 ECTS)
* Algorithmic Methods for Mathematical Models
* Statistical Modeling and Design of Experiments
Techniques and Methodology of Innovation and Research in Informatics (6 ECTS)
Specialization courses: ADVANCED COMPUTING
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Data Structures and Algorithms (18 ECTS):
* Advanced Data Structures
* Combinatorial Problem Solving
* Randomized Algorithms
Computation and Complexity (6 ECTS):
* Computational Complexity
Applied Algorithmics (24 ECTS):
* Algorithmic Game Theory
* Algorithmics for Data Mining
* Algorithms for VLSI
* Complex and Social Networks
Specialization courses: COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND VIRTUAL REAITY
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Mathematical and Computing Techniques for Computer Graphics (12 ECTS):
* Advanced Modeling
* Geometric Tools for Computer Graphics
* Real-time Rendering, Immersion and 3D Interaction (12 ECTS):
* Fast Realistic Rendering
* Virtual and Augmented Reality
Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality (24 ECTS):
* Elements of Animation
* Geometric Processing
* Real-time Rendering of Massive Models
* Volume Visualization
Specialization courses: COMPUTER NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Mathematical and Computing Techniques for Computer Networks and Distributed Systems (24 ECTS)
* Computer Networks
* Introduction to Network Modeling
* Mechanisms and Game Theory in Networks
* Stochastic Network Modeling
Advanced Topics in Computer Networks and Distributed Systems (24 ECTS):
* Cloud Computing
* Decentralized Systems
* Future Internet Networks
* Internet Applications and Security
Specialization courses: DATA MINING AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Data Mining Foundations (18 ECTS)
* Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery
* Machine Learning
* Multivariate Analysis
Data Management for Business Intelligence (12 ECTS)
* Data Warehousing
* Open Data
Advanced Topics in Data Mining and Business Intelligence (18 ECTS): Three courses selected among the following list:
* Advanced Natural Language Processing
* Advanced Statistical Modeling
* Algorithmics for Data Mining
* Bioinformatics and Statistical Genetics
* Information Retrieval
* Kernel-based Machine Learning and Multivariate Modeling
* Optimization Techniques for Data Mining
* Service Oriented Business Intelligence
Specialization courses: HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (18 ECTS):
* Multiprocessors Architecture
* Operating Systems
* Processor Architecture
Supercomputing, Microarchitecture and Processor Design (30 ECTS): Five courses selected among the following list:
* Advanced Processor Architecture
* Compilers for High Performance Computers
* Nanoelectronic Circuit Design
* Parallel Programming Tools and Models
* Parallelization of Numerical Simulations in Engineering
* Processor Design
* Supercomputers Architecture
Specialization courses: SERVICE ENGINEERING
The 48 ECTS credits of specialization courses are:
Service Management (12 ECTS):
* e-Business
* Service Management
* Information Technologies for Services (12 ECTS):
* Requirements Engineering for Services
* Service Oriented Architecture
* Advanced Topics in Service Engineering (24 ECTS): Four courses selected among the following list:
* Advanced Software Engineering
* Data Warehousing
* Design and Evaluation of Web-based Systems
* Service Oriented Business Intelligence (1)
* Web Services
(1) Prior to enrol in "Service Oriented Business Intelligence", students must have passed successfully "Data Warehousing".
More info at Master in Innovation and Research in Informatics website
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Scolarships and financial aids for this master program are:
Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) is offering 4 scholarship grants for MSc students on the Master in Innovation and Research in Informatics Program in FIB, UPC for the High Performance Computing specialization.
BSC-CNS is a prestigious research center and a leader at national and european level in various scientific fields. It is a holder of the Severo Ochoa Award in Research, and a PRACE Advanced Training Centre in HPC, as well as being the leading center in the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES).
The duration of each scholarship is for the 2 academic years of the program starting September 2013.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join research groups with top-level scientists and will carry out their MSc thesis research in cutting-edge areas of Supercomputing, HPC or the application areas of Life Sciences, Earth Sciences and Computer Applications in Science and Engineering.
Available Scholarships:
* 2 scholarships contributing to fees: 3200 euros/per annum each
* 1 scholarship contributing to fees / accommodation: 6000 euros/per annum
* 1 scholarship for international (non EU) citizen: 12000 euros/per annum
Deadline for request: July 10th, 2013. For more information, please send an email to education@bsc.es
Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera scholarships
The Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera has announced the inclusion of the Master in Innovation and Research in Informatics in its programme of Scholarships for Excellence Masters for the 2013-2014 edition.
This programme grants scholarships covering the tuition fees expenses, as well as some pocket money for the students. The conditions to opt for one of those scholarships will be published during June and July.
More information about it at the Fundació website
More information about Grants and financial aid at