Master Informatique — Données et Sytèmes Connectés (DSC)

Données et Systèmes Connectés, or data and connected systems, is a track within the Master Informatique at Université Jean Monnet in Saint-Etienne, France. This field of computer science covers how data is collected, stored, processed, and transmitted across networks of connected devices, spanning topics such as databases, distributed systems, and the technologies behind the Internet of Things. Students in a program of this kind typically study data structures and algorithms, database design and management, network architecture, and the principles underlying connected and embedded systems that communicate and exchange data. Coursework often includes programming projects, systems design exercises, and study of how large volumes of data are handled reliably and securely as they move between connected devices and central systems. The discipline blends software engineering with an understanding of hardware and networking, preparing students to work on systems where data flows continuously between sensors, devices, and servers. Graduates of programs focused on data and connected systems typically pursue careers as software developers, data engineers, systems architects, or specialists in Internet of Things development, working across sectors that rely on networked devices and data infrastructure, including industry, telecommunications, and services. Some continue toward further specialization or doctoral research in computer science. This master's degree runs for two years and is taught in French, so applicants should be prepared to follow technical coursework and communicate about programming and systems design in that language. The intake begins in September, and yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Overall, the program combines theoretical computer science foundations with the practical skills needed to build and manage data-driven, connected systems.