Teaching method

Strong points of the pedagogical approach

The teaching method used in the Master program in Computer Sciences puts students in situations of active learning, a balanced mix of group and individual work. A major place is reserved for non-technical skills (autonomy, sense of organisation, time management, communication in different ways ...).

In addition, students will be confronted with a variety of pedagogical approaches: lectures, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, individual work, small or large group work (including a major project putting groups of students in a semi-professional situation). This diversity will oblige students to activate their knowledge in different contexts thus developing their learning.

Finally, personal work, nourished by intellectual curiosity, is considered to be an essential component of the learning process. This personal work is exemplified by the effort to analyse and synthesise at the level of lectures, seminars and especially the thesis.

The most recent computer resources (hardware, software, networks) will be made available to the students in their work.

Use of foreign languages

Globalisation is imposing on all societies the need to open up to foreign markets. Moreover, the language of computer sciences is mostly English. To allow students to improve their knowledge of technical English, most of the courses in the first semester of both years are given in English. The course notes and the assistance are also in English. However, students may always ask questions and take the exam in French if they wish.