Applied Informatics

Description of the educational program

Applied Informatics is a versatile field of study where students learn various programming languages, IT project management, engage in developing automation and informatization projects for applied processes, and create information systems and services. Future specialists in applied informatics also study intelligent information systems, neural networks, and machine learning.

Main disciplines

• programming languages (C, Python, Java);
• mobile application development;
• web programming;
• business process modeling;
• methods and technologies for promoting information resources;
• Big data and data analysis;
• design of information systems;
• databases;
• Agile-based management;
• intelligent information systems;
• IT project management.

Knowledge and skills
 Development of mobile applications and intelligent data analysis; development of a business model for the organization''s functioning; analysis of company activities, identification of problem areas and determination of optimization opportunities aimed at improving the company''s performance; implementation of software products and creation of information systems enabling the automation of processes and increasing the company''s efficiency.

Career and employment

Database administrator, web programmer, programmer, systems analyst, game developer, Product Owner.

Practice and projects

Participation in IT projects at VVSU: development of a program for viewing a 3-D model of the planet Mars; development of the PTW system; development of a platform game on the theme of "University"; an intelligent chatbot with role-defining.

Startups: development of the MH&IT mobile application; development of the FatCat mobile application.

Internship and work experience in Vladivostok companies, such as DNS Technologies LLC, FESCO Service Center LLC, RST-TOUR LLC, Sberbank PJSC, Business Technologies LLC, Planparalia LLC, Tigerhost LLC, and Aurora Airlines JSC.

Additionally

The core educational program utilizes cutting-edge information technology and modern teaching methods, such as case studies, presentations, training sessions, business games, and midterm assessment tests. The department''s teaching laboratories are equipped with modern computer and telecommunications equipment and the necessary software. Graduates are in demand in the analytical and information technology departments of various companies, government agencies, and research organizations.