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MScComputing Science: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

Radboud University
Netherlands, Nijmegen
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The Master’s specialisation in Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (MFoCS) is taught at the Faculty of Science. It has a course load of 120 EC* (two years). The structure of the programme is presented here.

Career opportunities

As this specialisation lies in the overlap of mathematics and computer science, you’ll have the advantage of being able to strive for jobs in either field. Thus, the graduates have no difficulty in finding an interesting and challenging job. You can think of the following job functions:

- Consultant for firms
- ICT developer / software developer
- ICT manager in the private sector or within government
- Researcher, at research centres or within corporations
- PhD candidate
- Entrepreneur; starting up your own consultancy or software development company
- Teacher, at all levels from middle school to university

Examples of companies where the graduates could end up include SMEs like Orikami, Media11 and FlexOne, consultancies like McKinsey&Company, and multinationals like ING Bank, Philips, ASML, IBM and perhaps even Google.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you