Engineering
MAS in Rapid Application Development
The Master of Advanced Studies in Rapid Application Development (MAS-RAD) enables you to gain the skills you need to develop local, web, mobile and rich applications, as well as to manage teams and IT projects.
Program
The MAS-RAD is based on open source software and on modern programming languages and tools, in order to allow rapid software development, notably thanks to the development and project management methodologies put into practice during the program.
Content
The MAS-RAD is composed of four Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) that can be taken independently:
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MAS in Rapid Application Development
Introduction to Software Development and Data Processing
Learn about software development and its tools, as well as data processing and visualization.
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MAS in Rapid Application Development
Web Application Development
Apply web technologies in your job as an engineer.
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MAS in Rapid Application Development
Rich Application Development
Deepen your skills in advanced web development, mainly related to the digitalization of your company.
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MAS in Rapid Application Development
Software Engineering and Agile Methods
Manage your software development projects and make them successful.
This continuing education program ends with a 300-hour Master’s thesis in a company, during which a teacher monitors and advises you.
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Skills
At the end of this MAS, you will be able to conceive, plan and implement an IT development project.
By using the agile methods, languages, technologies and concepts seen during the program and by integrating users and data in a digitalization process, you will have the tools to develop classic, web (backend and frontend) and mobile applications.
You will also be able to adapt to new technologies and languages depending on the application domain.
Target Audience
The MAS-RAD is mainly intended for engineers without an IT degree: however, the last two CAS may also be of interest to experienced IT engineers wishing to evolve their software development and project management skills.
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
Duration and Organization of Studies
Duration of studies
Part-time: 3 years (4 CAS and the Master’s thesis)
Location
Campus Arc 2, Neuchâtel
Admission
Next CAS opening
CAS in Software Engineering and Agile Methods :
5 March 2024
Registration deadline for the next CAS
CAS in Software Engineering and Agile Methods :
5 February 2024 (it is possible to join the training in one of the subsequent CAS)
Fee (for the entire MAS)
24 000 CHF
Perspectives
This MAS will complete your engineering degree with solid skills in software development. Thus, it will allow you to bridge the gap between these two professions and to join a development team. Thanks to the experience you have gained in your software development projects, you could become a project manager.