The Applied Information Science in Economics () or Applied Computer Science in Economics is a professional qualification generally awarded in Russian Federation. The degree inherited from the
U.S.S.R.
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education system also known as
Specialist degree
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. The degree is awarded after five years of full-time study and includes several internships, course-works, thesis writing and defense.
The degree has similarities with German Magister Artium or
Diplom
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degree. However, due to the
Bologna Process
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number of such degrees are declining.
Degree focuses on applying mathematical methods in economics involving maximum information technology. It is very close to
applied mathematics
Applied mathematics is the application of mathematics, mathematical methods by different fields such as physics, engineering, medicine, biology, finance, business, computer science, and Industrial sector, industry. Thus, applied mathematics is a ...
, but includes also major part of
computer science
Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Computer science spans Theoretical computer science, theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, and information theory) to Applied science, ...
.
List of specialty codes in the education system
*080801 - Applied computer science in economics
*351400 - Applied computer science
Fields of activity
*Organization and management;
*Project design;
*Experimental research;
*Marketing;
*Consulting;
*Operational and Maintenance.
Major
*Information Science and Programming.
*High Level Methods of Information Science and Programming.
*Information Technologies in Economics.
*Computer Systems, Networks and Telecommunications Services.
*Operational Environments, Systems and Shells.
*Architecture and Design of Information Systems for Companies.
*Data Bases.
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Information security
Information security is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. It typically involves preventing or reducing the probability of unauthorized or inappropriate access to data ...
.
*Information Management.
*Imitative Simulation.
See also
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Specialist degree
The specialist degree is an academic degree conferred by a college or university. The degree is formatted differently worldwide and may be either a five-year program or a doctoral level graduate program that occurs after a master's degree but befo ...
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Academic degree
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Master's degree
A master's degree (from Latin ) is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional prac ...
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Education in Russia
In Russia, the state provides most education services regulating education through the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Regional authorities regulate education within their jurisdictions within the prev ...
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Information science
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Computer science
Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Computer science spans Theoretical computer science, theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, and information theory) to Applied science, ...
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