Student Testimonials
Combining extensive academic knowledge and exposure to
industrial experience, MSc Masters Programme at UNYT
has increased my professional confidence and prepared me
for the most recent advances in Software Engineering. I consider this degree an important investment which the IT Albanian market has already started to appreciate and encourage.
Ms. Erita Skendaj
(Valedictorian Student)
Software Architect at Communication Progress
I joined the Masters’ Program mainly because I wanted to ad-
vance my academic studies and I chose UNYT for its high reputability and because of its partnership with University of Greenwich, United Kingdom. The program proved to be challenging
and exciting and the overall experience can be summarized and
engaging, rewarding and definitively worthwhile.
Erida Lice
Project Manager, Albanian Satellite Communications
There were some reasons why I followed masters at UNYT. I had
the possibility to continue at the public university where I followed
Bachelor but for a lot of reasons I refused that chance. At that
time all I knew for UNYT was about the quality of the university
and nothing else. I started classes one by one and from the first
class I did understand the difference with my previous way of
getting knowledge. Professors were polite and much focused in
helping students every time they need help. Every assignment
and course work has its own value so it motivates you to study
hard for your best not only for a better grade. The knowledge
was based on the combination of the most advanced theoretical and practical one done in the best universities all over the
world. These are the things that in my opinion are the best to
give university a good name. So I am honoured that in my CV the
name of UNYT and UoG is present.
Jetmir Sadiku
Part-time IT Specialist at Societe Generale Bank
Full time IT Manager at Proton Shpk
I had the fortunate opportunity to first discover, and then participate in UNYT’s Master of Science Program (MSc) in Computer
Science. From my research I have noticed that UNYT is a leader
in Computer Science program for the Albanian region at least. It
has become more professional when partnering with University
of Greenwich along with many other universities and by adapting their standards. Whether the student is coming directly from
an undergraduate degree program, or returning to school after
working for several years, UNYT offers a fundamental preliminary
program to prepare everyone for the official program of MSc.
I am currently employed at Plus Communication at CRM division.
I have noticed that many UNYT students are recruited from big
companies including the one I work at. This in my opinion shows
the high credibility of UNYT and the great standard and preparation the students gain from this university.
As a graduate student I can proudly say that it has been an incomparable studying experience for me. Academic staff, high
standard learning practices, strong academic writing ethics,
and seriousness of the programme overall, turn into competitive advantages in the local higher education market. Albanian
market is currently offering several CS (or similar) graduate programmes through public and private universities, but I believe
University of New York in Tirana – University of Greenwich, United Kingdom (UNYT-UoG) have already positioned themselves as
the best and most consolidated alternative. This is a fact I have
luckily perceived in both positions: as a UNYT- UoG student and
as an IT professional working in an international company, often
involved in hiring processes. Marjana Prifti Skenduli
IT Manager
Sheraton Tirana Hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. ®
Being an UNYT student is an experience on its own: a demanding master programme filled up with a hard working standards/
practice, though professional and supportive academic staff is
always there to assist. It has been a challenging period, and being rewarded at the end of two academic years, all is worthy.
Choosing University of New York has been the best choice in
the market.
Elvin Salavaci
IT Specialist, Bank of Albania
List of Courses
SNO
Course Title
Credits
FND
Foundation Programme
30 British Credits
Core 1
Distributed Systems
15 British Credits
Core 2
Engineering of Advanced Web Applications
15 British Credits
Core 3
Advanced Database Systems
15 British Credits
Core 4
Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
15 British Credits
Core 5
Advanced Networking
15 British Credits
Core 6
Research Methodology
15 British Credits
Core 7
Strategic Management
15 British Credits
SP1.1
.NET Technologies
15 British Credits
SP1.2
Enterprise Architecture
15 British Credits
SP1.3
Enterprise Applications
15 British Credits
SP1.4
Mobile Application Development
15 British Credits
SP2.1
Database Tools
15 British Credits
SP2.2
Data Warehousing
15 British Credits
SP2.3
Business Intelligence and Data Mining
15 British Credits
SP2.4
Database Administration
15 British Credits
SP3.1
Network Security and Cryptography
15 British Credits
SP3.2
Network Management
15 British Credits
SP3.3
Wireless Communications
15 British Credits
SP3.4
System Administration
15 British Credits
PRJ
Final Project/Dissertation
60 British Credits
Contact Information:
All interested candidates are encouraged to visit UNYT to receive more
information about our study options, sit in on our actual class or meet
with UNYT professors and students. For an application form,
or additional information, please contact us at:
Erjon Bejleri
CRM Specialist
PLUS Communication Sh.A.
Rr. Kodra e Diellit, Tirana, Albania
Tel : +355 4 45 12345 / Fax: +355 4 2441 329.
Email: admissions@unyt.edu.al
www.unyt.edu.al
University of New York
Tirana
Educating
tomorrow`s
Leaders
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Computer Science
The MSc in Computer Science programme is offered
in collaboration with the School of Computing
and Mathematics, University of Greenwich,
UK
(www.cms.gre.ac.uk). The University of
Greenwich is home to a thriving international
community of students from 140 countries. The
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
is an extremely successful part of the university
and is recognised both nationally and internationally
for its cutting edge research and its innovative
approach to curriculum development. As computer
and IT technology in Albania is advancing rapidly,
the programme has been designed to meet the
increasing needs of industry, working professionals
and students alike. Graduates will be equipped
with knowledge and skills for a variety of careers in
this field. Upon completion of the programme, the
graduates will be able to:
• Comprehend core principles in networking, databases and software engineering.
• Understand, analyse and evaluate in-depth topics and issues in their specialization area.
• Conduct independent academic research and present their findings in specialized audiences.
The University of Greenwich is the best university in London for teaching excellence, according to the Sunday Times.
The table in the latest Sunday Times University Guide league table, published on 11 September 2011, puts Greenwich in
first place for teaching excellence. The ranking puts Greenwich ahead of 20 other universities in the capital, including the
London School of Economics, University College London and Imperial College. The table is based on the National Student
Survey, which asks all final year students to rate their institutions on a variety of topics, including the quality of teaching,
academic support, assessment and feedback. Subjects including Computer Science were all rated in the national top ten.
Programme Duration:
14-18 months (Terms 1-2: Coursework; Term 3: Dissertation).
Modes of Delivery:
The program has been designed for working professionals and shall be delivered in flexible ways. The teaching model is
designed to give students sufficient time to reflect on the content of their courses and to engage more effectively in private
study. The structure of classes allows for the spread of contact hours over the week and gives students the opportunity to
read materials before their classes and prepare for the interactive class sessions. Students can benefit from access to both
Universities’ on-site resources and facilities in person and online.
Programme Structure:
The MSc in Computer Science programme is structured in seven core and three specialization courses (15 British credits
each), as well as a significant research component involving a dissertation project of 15,000 words in length (British 60
credits)
Coursework
No. of Courses
British Credits
European Credits (ECTS)
Foundation Programme
1
30
15
Core Concentration
7
105
52.5
Specialization
3
45
22.5
Dissertation
N/A
60
30
Total
11
240
120
Core Courses
•
•
•
•
Distributed Systems
Advanced Networking
Advanced Database Systems
Research Methodology
• Engineering of Advanced Web Applications
• Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
• Strategic Management
Specialization Courses
Databases
Networking
Software Engineering
Database Tools
Network Security and Cryptography
Enterprise Applications
Data Warehousing
System Administration
Enterprise Architecture
Business Intelligence
and Data Mining
Network Management
Mobile Application
Development
Database Administration
Wireless Communications
.NET Technologies
Generic
Any 3 of these
courses
All students need to attend the foundation programme prior to the start of the programme.
Teaching and Assessment
The program includes a combination of lectures, participatory, and problem-solving-oriented laboratory sessions led by
specialist faculty. Students have access to interactive software, UNYT’s expanding Library and a large number of dedicated
electronic resources, including those of the University of Greenwich.
Career Opportunities
As IT technology has become central to all organizations, prospective graduates will have a wide range of career
choices, including but not limited to data mining, database and network administration, software design and
development. Software, telecommunication companies and banks are among the most prominent employers in IT
industry. The MSc programme in Computer Science also caters for strong research skills and sufficient breadth for
individuals who intend to pursue doctoral studies and an academic career.
Academies
University of New York in Tirana (UNYT) is a Microsoft IT Academy, Oracle Academy, and a Cisco Academy. UNYT is also
the only Certiport® testing centre in Albania.
Professional Certifications
Delivered by Faculty with several professional certifications (Microsoft, Sun, Oracle, Cisco etc.), the programmes
curriculum and course content are geared to advance the knowledge and skills of our graduate students toward such
international certifications.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Candidates with degrees in related disciplines (Applied Mathematics,
Electronics) will be admitted but will be subject to completing a comprehensive foundation programme.
Applicants whose mother tongue is other than English, an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or
230 (computer-based), or 88 (internet-based).
Financial Aid
It is UNYT’s philosophy that everyone should aspire to achieving a post-graduate university education and that no student
should be deterred from applying solely on the grounds of economic hardship.
Hence, a plan of financial aid has been set in place to support prospective students of excellence.
Publication of Graduate Student Dissertations
The papers coming from the dissertations have been accepted for publication at peer-review conferences and
journals:
• E. Skendaj and M. Biba. Secure File Sharing in JXTA Using Digital Signatures. Sixth International Conference on
Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems, CISIS 2012, Palermo, Italy, July 4-6, 2012. IEEE 2012, ISBN 9781-4673-1233-2: 420-425.
• E. Lice and M. Biba: Customizing Rational Unified Process in a Systems Integration Scenario. CISIS 2012: 76-83. Sixth
International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems, CISIS 2012, Palermo, Italy, July 4-6,
2012. IEEE 2012, ISBN 978-1-4673-1233-2: 420-425.
• J. Sadiku and M. Biba. Automatic Stemming of Albanian Through a Rule-based Approach. Journal of International,
Research Publications: Language, Individuals and Society, Volume 6, 2010, ISSN-1313-2547.
• Rajdho and M. Biba. Plugging Text Processing and Mining in a Cloud Computing Framework. Internet of Things and
Inter-cooperative Computational Technologies for Collective Intelligence Studies in Computational Intelligence Volume
460, Springer 2013, pp 369-390, 2013.
• E. Opari and M. Biba. A Wiki System for Culture Heritage Data Management with Semantic Content. International
Journal of Arts and Sciences, ISSN: 1944-6934, 2013 Volume 06, Number 01, 2013.
• M. Prifti Skenduli and M. Biba. A Named Entity Recognition approach for Albanian. International Conference on
Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), IEEE 2013, 978-1-4799-2432-5.
• M. Biba and E. Gjati. Boosting Text Classification through Stemming of Composite Words. Recent Advances in
Intelligent Informatics Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Volume 235, 2014, pp 185-194 . Springer 2013.
• M. Biba and M. Mane. Sentiment Analysis through Machine Learning: An Experimental Evaluation for Albanian. Recent
Advances in Intelligent Informatics Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Volume 235, 2014, pp 195-203,
Springer 2013.
• M. Biba and Julian Kamberi. A Machine Learning Model for Parsing in Albanian. International Scientific Conference
COMPUTER SCIENCE’2015, 8-10 September 2015, Durrës, Albania.
• M. Biba and Elvin Salavaci. Enhancing Part-of-Speech Tagging in Albanian with Machine Learning on Large Tagsets.
International Scientific Conference COMPUTER SCIENCE’2015, 8-10 September 2015, Durrës, Albania.