1. Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science
Dr. Marcello Bonsangue
21 February 2018

2. Who is who Director of Education Dr. Marcello Bonsangue
Program Director Master CS
Prof.dr. Thomas Bäck
Program Director ICTiB&PS
Dr. Arno Knobbe
Program Director Media Technology
Dr. Max van Duijn

3. Education in a research environment
LIACS Curricula
Bachelor
Computer Science
Master
ICT in Business
and the
Public Sector
Media Technology
PhD Graduate School
114 38 46 30
Students
1st year
Education in a research environment

4. Why study a Master at LIACS?
Strong integration of research and education
Knowledge and expertise through close collaborations
Many possibilities for research projects
Assemble your own study path
International environment
Excellent job prospects in research, industry and society

5. National Student Surveys 2017

6. Strengths (student‘s view)
Teachers and researchers
Choices, flexibility (courses, software project)
Small groups, easy interaction with researchers
Easy to find supervisor
Good course schedule
Company opportunities

7. LIACS education Master Computer Science
and
Advanced Data Analytics
Bioinformatics
Computer Science: Data Science
Business Studies
Education
Science Communication & Society
Education in a research environment

8. Computer Science and Advanced Data Analytics - Programme Structure -
Start 1 September or 1 February
First year
10 x courses (60 EC)
Second year
Research Project (18 EC)
Master Thesis (42 EC)

9. Tracks Individual choice of 10 specializations courses (6 EC each)
Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Data Science
Algorithms and Software Technology
Computer Systems, Imagery and Media

10. Computer Science: Data Science

11. Computer Science: Data Science
Knowledge
Data science has multidisciplinary aspects
Interpretation of data analysis results is crucial
Unique cooperation between top institutes of Leiden University

12. Master Computer Science: Data Science specializationCS
Stat.Sci
Joint
YEAR 1: start 1 September
YEAR 2
Sem. I
Sem. III
CS Group A
Advance in Data Mining
Database and Data Mining
Evolutionary Algorithms
Complex Networks
Multicriteria Optimization and Decision Analysis
Social Network Analysis
Statistical Learning Theory
Choice of
a courses from group A
Choice of
a course from group A
Choice of
a course from group A
Intro Data Science
Linear Models
Advanced Statistical Computing
Choice of
a course from group A
Sem. II
Sem. IV
CS Group B
Bayesian Networks
Multimedia Information Retrieval
Seminar Distributed Data Mining
Neural Networks
Information Retrieval and Text Analytics
MSc Thesis
42 EC
Choice of
a course from group B
Choice of
a course from group B
Multivariate Analysis
Choice of
a course from group B
Choice of
a course from group B

13. Bioinformatics
FOCUS: Data Analysis and Modeling of Biological Data

14. Bioinformatics LIACS and Delft University Goal
In cooperation with
Centre for Medical System Biology
Kluyer Centre for Genomics of Industrial Fermentation
Cancer Genomic Centre
Goal
Apply novel computer science methods an techniques for analysis of complex data from molecular biology

15. Bioinformatics Start: 1 September or 1 February First year Second year
4 x core courses (24 EC) Support programme (12 EC)
Specialization courses (24 EC)
Second year
Research assignment (15 EC)
Master research project (45 EC)

16. Computer Science and Business studies (see ICT in Business and the Public sector)

17. Computer Science and Science Communication and Society

18. Technical areas covered
Computer Science
Communication Science
Visual Communications
Journalism
Goals
Become a scientific communicator
Basis for a scientific journalist

19. Programme Structure Start: 1 September or 1 February
Two years = 120 EC
In English
SCS Fundamentals + projects + internship (40 – 60 EC)
Courses from Computer Science (18 – 38 EC)
Master research project in Computer Science (42 EC)

20. Computer Science and Education

21. Technical areas covered
Computer Science
Educational skills and techniques
Goals
eerstegraads-lesbevoegdheid
Become a qualified computer science teacher
Recognized by all Dutch institutions

22. Programme Structure Start: 1 September or 1 February
Two years = 120 EC
In Dutch and English!!!
Courses from Computer Science (30 EC)
Master research project in Computer Science (30 EC)
Educational component (60 EC) by ICLON, including the courses
Educational Theory, Learning and Instruction, Teaching Methodology, and Teaching Practice

23. LIACS education LIACS Curricula Master ICTiB&PS
Bachelor Computer Science
Core Computer Science
Computer Science and Economy
Computer Science and Biology
Master Computer Science
Master ICTiB&PS
Master Media Technology
PhD Graduate School
Education in a research environment

24. LIACS education ICT in Business and the Public Sector ICT in Business
ICT in the Public Sector

25. What is ICT in Business and the Public Sector?
Business/management education for future IT consultants/manages
Marketing
Accounting
Enterprise Architecture
Business Process Modelling
Operational research
Organizational Decision Making
Consulting Cases
Large companies/small companies

26. Trends for IT Careers
IT investment success depends on much more than technology
IT is rapidly evolving, skills to separate fact from hype are in short supply
Big Data is changing business models
IT career opportunities are increasingly influenced due to outsourcing

27. Programme Outline
Two year course programme (last 6 months graduation project)
Courses cover business fundamentals, core ICT & Management topics and electives
Combination of (guest)lectures, case work, lab work, and student presentations
A number of company/ministry visits & assignments to enrich the programme

28. Programme Outline Global business game (1 EC)
Courses on ICT in complex organisation (70 EC)
Electives (9 EC)
MSc Research project (32 EC)
Courses ICT in Business (18 EC)
Courses ICT in the Public Sector (18 EC)

29. LIACS education LIACS Curricula Master Media Technology
Bachelor Computer Science
Core Computer Science
Computer Science and Economy
Computer Science and Biology
Master Computer Science
Master ICTiB&PS
Master Media Technology
PhD Graduate School
Education in a research environment

30. Personally inspired research
Creative science
Playful science
Personally inspired research

31. Media Technology is ... About actual scientific research
science, papers, research, publications, conferences
About personal inspiration & creativity
media, arts, festivals, conceptual, playful, inspiring
About science by doing
technology, installations, creating things, open projects
Unique in the Netherlands, and probably in Europe

32. Some facts Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS)
+ Royal Academy of Arts, Den Haag
+ Royal Conservatoire, Den Haag
2-year program, 120 ECTS
full-time
in English (± 30% internationals)
master-of-science (MSc) degree

33. Year one: compulsory courses
Visit to Ars Electronica Festival
Creative Research
Science Narratives & Visualization
Science & Humanities
Human Computer Interaction
Perceptualization
Sound, Space & Interaction
Social Technologies Seminar
Essentials in Art & Music
Meta Media
New Media & New Technologies
Introduction to Programming
Hardware & Physical Computing
Web Technology
Artificial Intelligence Seminar

34. Year two: towards graduation
Elective Courses (13 EC)
Cognitive Psychology, Interaction Design, Affective Computing, Philosophy of Science, Affective Computing, Experimental Film, …
Project and Exhibition (20 EC)
Graduation Research (30 EC)
personal scientific question
research (+ product/installation?)
short scientific style paper, no long thesis

35. Our students ... have scientific interest,
… are conceptual and critical thinkers,
... are not afraid of new ideas,
… like to create things and ideas,
… have (some) technical affinity,
... are creative, not necessarily artistic.

36. Admissions ± 25 - 30 students per year, ± 30% international
Bachelor degree required (alpha, beta & gamma)
Admission selection
Admissions selection criteria:
+ Statement of motivation, curriculum vitae & prior grades
+ Interview with admission board
+ Demonstrable affinity with science & technology
+ Good skills in English language

37. And finally ...

38. Career opportunities 96 % of students find a job within one month
70% of interntional students remains in NL after two years
Return on investment: computer science salaries are very high when starting
Green card valid one year after graduation
Speaking notes: strategisch plan Excelleren in Vrijheid

39. Application Online via studielink
Deadlines April (start in September) - 15 October (start in February)
Requirements:
Bachelor degree

40. General support Study Advisors
Academic questions; your study plan and course approval; personal matters
Matthijs van Leuwen
Esme Caubo
Nanda Milbreta
Science Career Service Workshops; C.V. and motivation letter check sciencecareerservice.leidenuniv.nl
International Office (IPO) Study Abroad Information

41. Asking for help Every staff member (professors and others)
has gone through a master study before
is willing to giving advice
is expected to give advice
is generally good at giving advice
At LIACS this means
40+ experts to advise you
plus all other students who may also have useful insights

42. Questions? Or send an e-mail to: m.m.bonsangue@liacs.leidenuniv.nl
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