- has deep theoretical and methodological knowledge and practical experience in key areas of applied informatics at the level of the current state of research in the world, - is proficient in the principles of independent and team scientific work, scientific inquiry, scientific problem formulation, solving complex scientific problems and presenting scientific results, - demonstrates a systematic understanding of the field of study together with appropriate managerial, social and legal awareness in the field.
- can analyse and solve complex and non-standard problems in the relevant field, in particular in the areas of information systems security, cryptography and cryptanalysis, secret sharing schemes, privacy, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, advanced internet technologies, event systems and their simulation, mobile computing, communication protocols, - can provide original, novel solutions; due to the interactive nature of the field, can formulate and solve problems in other scientific fields using information technologies, - can creatively apply the acquired knowledge in practice, especially in the areas of banking, business processes and production systems; can find professional application in various branches of science, research, industry and services in the public as well as the private sector, - is able to follow the latest scientific and research trends in applications of informatics in natural, technical, economic, mathematical and social sciences and to supplement and update his/her knowledge through lifelong learning, - is familiar with the principles of managerial work, leading and controlling team members,
- can lead small and large teams of scientific, research and development workers, lead large projects and take responsibility for complex solutions to scientific and research problems, - can communicate and collaborate with scientific project managers and specialists from other professions, - takes responsibility for the results of his/her work and has the ability to present research results to the professional and lay public.
Graduates of the Applied Informatics study programme are proficient in scientific methods of research and development in the field of information technology. The graduate can scientifically analyse and investigate the field of collection, transmission, storage and processing of data, information and knowledge. He/she receives a deep foundation in network communication, protocols, their security, cryptography, anonymous communication and mobile communication. To process data, information and knowledge, the student can apply advanced mathematical methods (including algebraic structures, probability theory and mathematical statistics, information-theoretic security), machine learning methods, artificial intelligence, Petri nets, mobile computing, etc. Much emphasis is placed on information systems security - anonymous communication, cryptanalysis, cryptographic engineering, advanced cryptography (post-quantum cryptography), biometrics, steganography and stegoanalysis. Graduates will find employment in academia, top research centres, top companies, industry, banking sector, etc. in all key areas of applied computer science - security (information systems, networks), communication networks, web technologies, mobile technologies, software and hardware.
Proffesions where graduates of the Applied Informatics programme can apply according to the System of Proffesion (sustavapovolani.sk) are mainly Director (manager) of research and development in information technologies, but they can also apply as director (manager) of information technology solutions, software architect, ICT architect, software analyst or ICT analyst.
Since 2016, 7 graduates have successfully completed their studies in Applied Informatics, e.g. Ing. Eugen Antal, PhD., Assistant Professor, Institute of Informatics, FEEIT STU; Ing. Ľuboš Omelina, PhD., Researcher, Vrije Universteit Brussel; Mgr. Tomáš Fabšič, PhD., Assistant Professor, ÚIM FEI STU; Ing. Maroš Čavojský, PhD., Assistant Professor, ÚIM FEI STU; Ing. Dominik Sopiak, PhD., researcher with higher education, ÚIM FEI STU / Computer Vision Developer, C.G.C., a.s.; Ing Juraj Varga, PhD., Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic; Ing. Pavol Marák, PhD., Assistant Professor, ÚIM FEI STU
The evaluation of the quality of the study programme by the representatives of employers according to the minutes of the meeting of the Council of the Study Programme Applied Informatics, which was held on 27.5.2021 is as follows: Employers evaluate the Applied Informatics study programme as balanced and building students' expertise in several professional directions. Graduates are thus prepared to enter the labour market not only in Slovakia, but also in the European or wider area. They are also prepared for the new challenges that await society in the near future, not only in the field of applied informatics.According to the description of the field of study Informatics according to the Decree of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic No. 244/2019 Coll. on the system of fields of study in the Slovak Republic, the opinion is not required.
