Software systems and services management

The study program develops a unique competency profile of the student based on the intersection of knowledge from multiple areas relevant to the management of software systems and services development as well as cybersecurity management. A specific characteristic is the focus on strategic and operational management related to the targeting, design, implementation and operation of software systems and services within the context of organizations and different types with a possible focus on their secure operation or IT services. In addition to the development of basic theoretical and technological knowledge and practical development skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree, the content of the follow-up study is expanded to include other dimensions such as the theory and practice of team, project and process management, communication, soft-skills and knowledge essential for functioning in economic relations - the basics of marketing, law and others, which is especially (but not only) related to the specialization of service development. The study of cybersecurity takes into account aspects of the overlap of computing beyond fixed system perimeters (e.g. impacting critical infrastructures), thus allowing for a specific multidisciplinary technical overlap, societal and legal aspects in this area.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• Critically evaluate the benefits and implications of information technologies.
• Discuss the support that IT provides for operational and managerial activities throughout the software lifecycle, including related social and ergonomic aspects.
• Apply principles of selected project management techniques in practice.
• Communicate competently in a professional context.
• Actively participate in team-based work.
• Use advanced enterprise development tools in real development - specialization Software Systems Development Management.
• Make well-reasoned decisions regarding service system design and service innovation – Service Development Management specialization.
• Understand advanced concepts in the design, development, administration, and analysis of security systems – Cybersecurity Management specialization.

Graduates find employment in companies and organizations of different focuses and sizes, but they also receive motivation and basic training for their own innovative business. A significant competitive advantage of the programme graduates is the ability to solve complex problems related to the management of the development of systems and services, for which they can use the skills acquired during their studies. Their potential predisposes them to managerial positions such as manager (CIO), project manager and risk manager. Graduates of the cyber security management specialisation will find employment mainly in companies and institutions that need specialists capable of cooperating with relevant coordinating institutions and ensuring the management of cyber security processes. These are positions such as Cybersecurity Manager and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

The goal of Maters's thesis is to demonstrate that student is capable of working on a project of non-trivial size (e.g. to create a useful application, or to formulate and prove advanced mathematical thesis), as well as to demonstrate the capability of presentation and positioning of the results in the context of actual state-of-the-art in the field. Bachelor's thesis is expected to be written in Czech, Slovak or English language. Expected structure of the work includes declaration of the author about the thesis being a school work, declaration of authorship, contents, the proper text, and references. Minimal expected scope of the work is 40 regular pages of the proper text (including illustrations).

After completion of the studies, it is possible to continue in doctoral degree programme (after satisfying the admission requirements).