Université de Franche Comté

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A two-year, English-taught master's focused on embedded and distributed computing for IoT, mobile and big-data contexts. Suited to students with a computer science bachelor who want hands-on skills in mobile development, embedded platforms, distributed algorithms and deployment of deep-learning on large datasets.

What you'll study

The programme structure includes semester units; example units listed for a semester include:

  • UE1 - Advanced and distributed algorithms (6 ECTS, 60h)
  • UE2 - Mobile development (6 ECTS, 54h)
  • UE3 - Infrastructure and Routing for Connected Objects (6 ECTS, 48h)
  • UE4 - Communication and Projects (6 ECTS, 54h)
  • UE5 - Embedded Systems (6 ECTS, 48h)

Skills explicitly emphasised by the programme include deploying deep-learning approaches on big data, using development environments such as Android, J2E and iOS, programming modular robots for programmable matter, and building distributed and multi-core applications.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a Licence in Computer Science or an equivalent degree. A minimum English level of B2 is required. Application routes: M1 applications via Mon Master or Études en France; M2 applications via E-candidat or Études en France. Further admission procedures are managed through the university's admissions portal.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for cadre-level (level I) roles linked to IoT, mobility, big data and distributed/mobile computing. Typical positions listed by the programme include mobile and distributed application architect, mobile application quality engineer, system and network administrator, development or maintenance engineer, IT project manager, R&D engineer, database administrator, consultant (technical or functional), and researcher aiming for doctoral studies.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult the university's general funding and scholarship services or national/European schemes and consider professional training, alternating contracts or other institutional financial support options when planning funding.

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