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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
Software Design Project
Why do you need or want this course?
Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
What are your expectations?
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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
Now consider this:
Software projects in the real world.
Expectations of future employers
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Course objectives
To define and implement a complete software project including a working prototype within a given timeframe using the available resources that delivers the requested functionality and
meets quality standards.
Project Definition: teamwork Duration: 12 weeks Proof that it can work. Identify the major technical risks Estimate a budget to make a first product version
p. 4 ECTS-summary
6-credits course
Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
In real life becomes:
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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
So true ...
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Graduation day is near.
UGent prepares software engineers for careers in academia, industry and government.
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Scientific excellence
Academic leadership
Technology leadership
Innovation agent
Welfare society architects
Policy making
Academia
Industry
Government
Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
This is not what you have in mind.
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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
What employers expect:
Lead innovation in the company/organization. Technical guru or experts.
Problem solver. New solutions for new problems.
Deal with complexity. Technology Innovation Team dynamics. Customer relations
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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
What employers often say:
Unfamiliar with technology. Unable to listen. Not comfortable making decisions. Do not speak up. Afraid to challenge. Avoid confrontations. Clueless about costs ….
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Department of Information Technology (INTEC) - IBCN
Employer quotation:
“Students that followed software engineering at UGent are the only ones that we dare to put in front of customers without additional training.”
Famous web agency CEO
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