Master in Information Systems (PLS)

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The curriculum aims to provide specialization to (a) university graduates in fields other than Computer Science, (b) Computer Science graduates who earned their degree at least a decade previously, and (c) graduates of Computer Science Technical Education Institutes, in matters of Theoretical and Applied Computer Science, Computers and Information Systems. Its objective is to produce trained graduates capable of analyzing, planning, implementing and managing integrated information and computing systems based on new technologies. Courses will focus on (a) software planning and development, (b) development and management of data systems and analysis of large data sets, and (c) advanced internet technologies and web application development.

QUALITY POLICY *
QUALITY INDICATORS 2025 *

*The above files are currently available in Greek.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Understand that Information Technology is an applied science of Engineering, which provides a set of documented principles, methodologies and techniques with which developers can create high-quality software products
• Understand that programming languages are the technical foundation on which the required algorithm concepts, as problem-solving technologies, and the required software technology concepts, as an approach to the issue of software systems development, are developed
Be able to apply the basic concepts of logic design theory and computer architecture to the analysis and design of digital circuits and to evaluate the performance of different architectures
Be able to apply modern methodologies, such as the object-oriented development philosophy and the unified modelling language, for the design and development of large software systems
Be able to combine the knowledge they have obtained in planning computer and operating systems with high-level programming languages, to design and implement simple information systems
Be able to apply their knowledge of protocol theory and computer networks to propose technological solutions at (simple and complex) network levels, network security and information systems security, in addition to utilizing network-based development services

Curriculum Academic Credits (ECTS):120

Beginning in academic term 2013-14, the minimum study period is 2 academic terms.

Classification according to the Unesco ISCED-2011 code

– according to field of education: 48 Computing
– according to education level: 7

Classification according to Unesco ISCED-2013:

– according to field of education: 0610 Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates or higher institution diplomas of related disciplines. The programme is offered in Greek.

The knowledge of a foreign language and good computer-Internet skills would be useful for the successful participation in the programme.

Note 1:

There are two (2) basic prerequisites for attending this programme successfully:

At least a very good knowledge of mathematics and/or statistical orientation of science/economic studies of the 3^rd year of High School (Mathematical thinking).
Programming knowledge in a modern high-level programming language such as Python which has been taught in post-secondary, technical or university-level courses (Basic knowledge of structured programming).

The essential knowledge is provided in schools of Sciences or Economics studies of universities or in similar schools or departments of Polytechnic schools, etc.. Of course, candidates/students may have gained this knowledge in other ways, such as empirical knowledge at work or with other certificates that may have obtained.

Note 2:

Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)

Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions

When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.

1st year

2nd year

Notes:

C¹: Compulsory
O²: Optional

Module Selection Instructions

Students in the first term are required to successfully pass first PLS50, then PLS51 (or both concurrently). In the second term, students may select two of the following T.U.s: PLS60, PLS61, PLS62. Concurrently, students must also prepare their Diploma Thesis. Students who wish to select PLS60 or PLS61 must first successfully complete PLS50. Students who wish to select PLS62 must first successfully complete PLS51.

In order to complete the PGP in two academic terms, students must successfully complete two T.U.s in their first term (according to the aforementioned instructions), and the remaining two T.U. concurrently with their diploma thesis in the second term.

When selecting T.U.s, students must first pass all the available T.U.s that belong to the previous term and then select T.U.s belonging to the next term.

Students shall present their Master’s Diploma Thesis upon successful completion of all the T.U.s in the curriculum.

To earn the Diploma, students must successfully complete four T.U.s and their Master’s Diploma Thesis.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OF STUDIES

Vasileios Verykios, Professor
Field of Expertise: Data Management

e-mail: verykios@eap.gr