Engineering

CAS in Introduction to Software Development and Data Processing

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Introduction to Software Development and Data Processing (CAS-IDD) allows you to learn about software  development and its tools, as well as data processing and visualization.

Program

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Introduction to Software Development and Data Processing (CAS-IDD) teaches you Python and Java, object-oriented programming, fundamental data structures and algorithms, human-computer interface design and implementation, software deployment in the cloud, and data processing and visualization, while also educates you about security, maintainability, and the legal aspects of software.

This CAS is part of the Master of Advanced Studies in Rapid Application Development (MAS-RAD).

Content

The CAS-IDD is composed of several modules that can be taken independently.

ModulePeriodsTeachers
Deployment of software solutions40Daniel Cordey (external)
Legal aspects of the software14Dimitri Morarcaliev (external), Christophe Saam (external)
Object-oriented development and design with Python52Matthieu Amiguet (external)
Data processing and visualization with Python28Benoit Le Callenec (HE-Arc)
Design and implementation of human-machine interfaces26Aïcha Rizzotti (HE-Arc)
Modules of the CAS-IDD

Skills

You will be able to:

  • describe the architecture and operation of a computer system
  • apply the legal aspects of the software
  • develop and deploy software solutions in a secure and efficient manner
  • design and build object-oriented applications in Python
  • apply data processing and visualization algorithms
  • design and implement human-machine interfaces (graphical interfaces in Java)

Target Audience

This CAS is mainly intended for engineers without an IT degree.

You must have a Bachelor’s degree or an engineering diploma (ETS, HES, EPF) in microengineering, mechanics, electronics, civil engineering or any other field or an equivalent university degree.

Otherwise, admission decisions could be based on the quality of your application file, within the limits of the quota authorized by the HES-SO.

Degree Awarded

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Introduction to Software Development and Data Processing
12
ECTS

Duration and Organization of Studies

Duration

Part-time: about 1 semester

Location

Campus Arc 2, Neuchâtel

Admission

Next opening

Winter 2024-2025

Registration deadline

December 2024

Fee

5 500 CHF

Perspectives

By completing your professional experience with software development skills in programming languages recognized by the industry and adapted to the problems of the engineer, you will have the essential bases for the deployment of digital solutions for the industry.

Apply now!

Contact

Head of the MAS-RAD:
Marc Schaefer
+41 32 930 14 46
Marc.Schaefer@he-arc.ch
Head of the CAS-IDD:
Stefano Carrino
+41 32 930 26 16
Stefano.Carrino@he-arc.ch

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