Master's program
Modern Software Development
01.04.02 Applied Mathematics and Informatics
Full-time
Type of study
English
Language
2 years
Duration
Rostov-on-Don campus
Academic mobility option
Further studies at Ph.D. level
Study places available
0
State-funded places
24
Tuition fee-based places
Program description
Training in the Modern Software Development programme is aimed at:
1. Building a full cycle of developer competencies: from requirements analysis and architecture design to software deployment and maintenance.
2. Mastering up‑to‑date technologies and tools:
programming languages;
frameworks and libraries;
version control systems (Git);
CI/CD pipelines;
cloud platforms;
containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
3. Practical preparation for real‑world industry challenges: through:
completing case studies and projects that simulate real work tasks;
group projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban);
internships at IT companies.
4. Developing soft skills:
teamwork and communication;
presenting solutions;
time and priority management;
self‑directed learning and adapting to new technologies.
5. Creating a project portfolio — tangible proof of skills for employers.
1. Building a full cycle of developer competencies: from requirements analysis and architecture design to software deployment and maintenance.
2. Mastering up‑to‑date technologies and tools:
programming languages;
frameworks and libraries;
version control systems (Git);
CI/CD pipelines;
cloud platforms;
containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
3. Practical preparation for real‑world industry challenges: through:
completing case studies and projects that simulate real work tasks;
group projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban);
internships at IT companies.
4. Developing soft skills:
teamwork and communication;
presenting solutions;
time and priority management;
self‑directed learning and adapting to new technologies.
5. Creating a project portfolio — tangible proof of skills for employers.
Top reasons to study
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Preparation for specific roles in the job market: graduates are trained for the following positions:
Full‑Stack Developer;
Front‑End / Back‑End Developer;
Software Engineer;
DevOps Engineer (at a basic level);
systems analyst with development skills. -
Expansion of career opportunities:
fast entry into the IT field for beginners;
increased competitiveness and salary growth for current professionals;
opportunity to join international companies or work remotely. -
Foundation for further growth in promising areas:
Data Science, cybersecurity, machine learning, cloud architectures, and more. -
Opportunity to enrol in postgraduate studies (PhD program).
Opportunity to work in Russia.
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What will happen during the training?
During their studies, students will gain:
1. Up‑to‑date knowledge and skills:
Mastering modern technologies: learning popular programming languages, frameworks and development tools that are in demand on the market.
Understanding the full development cycle: from gathering requirements and design to software deployment and maintenance.
Working with Agile methodologies: getting acquainted with flexible approaches to project management (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Exposure to cloud technologies: hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
2. Practical experience:
Real‑world projects: completing practical assignments and case studies that simulate industry tasks.
Group projects: collaborating on complex tasks to develop team development skills (including the use of Git and CI/CD).
Internships: the opportunity to complete practical training at IT companies and gain experience working in real teams.
Portfolio of work: creating a collection of projects to showcase to potential employers.
Developing full‑featured applications: from frontend to backend, including working with APIs and databases.
3. Professional development and soft skills:
Critical thinking development: analysing tasks, selecting optimal solutions, and assessing risks.
Communication skills: team collaboration, presenting ideas, and working with feedback.
Self‑directed learning: building the habit of continuously mastering new technologies — a key skill in IT.
Time management: planning tasks, meeting deadlines, and working under time constraints.
Training in the Modern Software Development programme provides more than just a set of theoretical knowledge — it offers comprehensive preparation for real‑world work in IT, from technical skills to soft competencies and professional connections. It’s an investment in one’s career that enables a quick entry into the industry or advancement to a new level in an existing profession.
1. Up‑to‑date knowledge and skills:
Mastering modern technologies: learning popular programming languages, frameworks and development tools that are in demand on the market.
Understanding the full development cycle: from gathering requirements and design to software deployment and maintenance.
Working with Agile methodologies: getting acquainted with flexible approaches to project management (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Exposure to cloud technologies: hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
2. Practical experience:
Real‑world projects: completing practical assignments and case studies that simulate industry tasks.
Group projects: collaborating on complex tasks to develop team development skills (including the use of Git and CI/CD).
Internships: the opportunity to complete practical training at IT companies and gain experience working in real teams.
Portfolio of work: creating a collection of projects to showcase to potential employers.
Developing full‑featured applications: from frontend to backend, including working with APIs and databases.
3. Professional development and soft skills:
Critical thinking development: analysing tasks, selecting optimal solutions, and assessing risks.
Communication skills: team collaboration, presenting ideas, and working with feedback.
Self‑directed learning: building the habit of continuously mastering new technologies — a key skill in IT.
Time management: planning tasks, meeting deadlines, and working under time constraints.
Training in the Modern Software Development programme provides more than just a set of theoretical knowledge — it offers comprehensive preparation for real‑world work in IT, from technical skills to soft competencies and professional connections. It’s an investment in one’s career that enables a quick entry into the industry or advancement to a new level in an existing profession.
Core subjects
- Russian as a foreign language
- Basics of Backend Development
- Basics of Git and Docker
- Business analytics
- Computational finance
- Graph Algorithms
- Methods of modeling and analysis of business processes
- Modeling of unmanned devices and processes
- DevOps
- Modern optimization methods
- Numerical Methods of Linear Algebra/ Fast Computing
- Open System Mobile Development
- Open System Mobile Development
- The Mathematical Basis
- Quality Assurance Basics
- System analytics
Program contacts
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Oleg Yu. Kravchenko
Phone Number: +7 908 517 50 43
WeChat: name: Lejik, ID: wxid_f6r7suoifm8y22
olegkr@sfedu.ru
olukrav@mail.ruHead of the educational program
Associate Professor
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