7 Best Programs in Malta for 2024

As emerging technologies reshape traditional roles, certain jobs may vanish, but numerous new opportunities will arise. Predicting digital technologies as 'net job creators' in the next five years, OPIT's BSc in Digital Business equips students to merge business acumen with digital fluency, bridging the strategy-execution gap in the evolving digital age.

The IT industry will fuel the advancements in our society in the coming years. With input from employers, industry professionals and academics, the 180-credit OPIT BSc degree in Computer Science was designed to provide you with a 360° foundation skills, both theoretical and applicative, in all aspects of today's Computer Science: Programming, Software development, Databases, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence.

The MSc in Digital Business & Innovation empowers professionals to drive innovation in both established companies and digital-native contexts, by leveraging the power of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence. Designed for those looking to reskill or formalize their expertise, the program covers digital business foundations in Term 1, including topics like strategy, digital marketing, applications of AI in business. In Term 2, the program delves into core topics such as digital entrepreneurship and business models, digital product management, with an emphasis on applying AI to drive innovation.

The MSc in Responsible AI combines technical expertise with a focus on the ethical implications of modern AI, covering foundational and advanced concepts without extensive mathematical detail. It emphasizes real-world applications in areas like natural language processing, computer vision, business, sensor systems, and industry automation. The program provides an overview of advanced computing architectures for sustainable AI systems, emphasizing environmental impact. Ethical considerations and social responsibilities are integral to every application discussed.

The MSc in Enterprise Cybersecurity integrates technical and managerial expertise, equipping students to fulfill the market's need for versatile professionals capable of implementing security solutions and leading cybersecurity initiatives . The curriculum combines technical training with real-world applications, emphasizing hands-on experiences and soft skills development. The master's also aligns with industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, further enhancing the students' professional qualifications.

The MSc in Applied Data Science & AI is designed for graduate students who seek a career at the intersection of management and tech departments within companies. The program has no prerequisites on Computer Science. In Term 1, you will be exposed to foundational applicative courses on Business, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Problem-solving. In Term 2, you will apply methodologies and tools to real-life business problems that can be analyzed using Data Science and AI. Term 3 consolidates your profile, through an internship or a project.

The Master of Science degree in Integrated Science and Technology (M.S. in ISAT) is a 33-credit accelerated program offering a concentration in Environmental Management and Sustainability that prepares graduates to be leaders that drive innovation and commerce while positively impacting the well-being and sustainability of our planet and its people. Our graduates share a holistic understanding of sustainability and the environment and bring a systems-based, problem-solving approach to their work in private companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations.