Foto Exchange Programme Applied Information Technology

Applied Information Technology.

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Applied Information Technology.

The School of IT and Digital Innovation offers an English-taught curriculum and attracts high numbers of exchange students from its many European partner institutions.

This international curriculum is open for Applied Information Technology and Computer Science students. The programme includes a wide range of subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Application and Web Development, System Engineering, Databases, Data Analysis, the Mainframe world and cross-cultural topics. We ask the students to have a detailed look at the prerequisites.

Without a doubt, the added value of an international experience cannot be underestimated. Since courses are taught in English, we require the students to have a good command of the English language (B2 level is advised).

Practical info autumn semester

  • Welcome days: 19 & 20 September 2024
  • Start of the programme: 25 September 2024
  • Start of exams: 6 January 2025
  • End of semester: 31 January 2025

Practical info spring semester

  • Welcome days: 10 February 2025 (first day of the semester)
  • Start of the programme: 10 February 2025
  • Start of exams: 19 May 2025
  • End of semester: 27 June 2025

Questions about the content of the program?

Contact your International Academic Coordinator: femke.cornette@hogent.be

Practical questions?

Contact your International Academic Coordinator: incoming@hogent.be

Autumn semester.

Technology related courses

 

The objectives of this course cover independently developing a complex, high-quality mobile application using CI/CD tools, following agile principles, and writing clear, documented, and well-structured code. Security, performance, and database management skills are emphasized, as well as the ability to translate user requirements into a functional app using appropriate languages and frameworks. Effective teamwork, proactive communication, and constructive feedback are essential, along with adapting work to meet customer needs and maintaining smooth interactions with all stakeholders. Additionally, students are encouraged to strive for innovation, create accessible UIs, and work autonomously under teacher guidance.

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The student can critically assess complex IT needs, structure findings effectively, and offer tailored solutions with consideration of organizational impact. They are equipped to analyze and model business processes, apply and explain various elicitation techniques, and design and defend business process models using BPMN. The student can explain the concept of a customer journey, develop one for specific cases, and articulate differences between practical and theoretical project methodologies. Additionally, they are knowledgeable in different testing stages and can adapt project methodologies as needed.

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The course aims to help students evaluate the practicality and limitations of AI solutions within their field, understanding that AI is not a universal fix for every problem. Emphasis is placed on recognizing when traditional methods are more efficient, while also building foundational knowledge of AI concepts, data requirements, and common challenges like bias and privacy. Students learn key AI terms, project cost factors, error rate relevance, and model training phases, gaining skills to assess AI’s suitability for specific applications. They can analyze problem scenarios, identify suitable AI methods, and compare real-world project methodologies to theoretical approaches.

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Business related courses

 

Students have foundational knowledge of Belgian history, geography, political structure, and socio-economic and cultural conditions. They can conduct research to prepare a presentation on a topic related to Belgian society, express their perspectives, and explain these topics clearly using modern communication tools. Students are expected to attend classes regularly, complete tasks on time, and produce well-researched, polished presentations and papers. Overall, they demonstrate responsibility and clarity in sharing knowledge about Belgium.

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Students will understand key intercultural communication concepts, including Hofstede's and Trompenaars' theories on cultural differences. They will be able to apply these theories in professional intercultural situations, adapting their behavior to fit diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, students will learn to identify and explain differences between their own culture and others, advising on effective communication strategies. They will also develop skills for working competently in multicultural teams, including effective task allocation.

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The student can communicate in Dutch at a basic level, corresponding to CEFR levels A1-A2. At A1, they understand common expressions and can handle simple exchanges on familiar topics, such as personal and family information, shopping, and local geography. At A2, they can use everyday expressions, introduce themselves, and ask or answer questions about personal details, provided the conversation is slow and clear. Additionally, the student has basic knowledge of Belgian culture and social life.

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This course provides an authentic learning experience focused on personality development and core entrepreneurial skills, including business insight, marketing, finance, and communication. Students identify an innovative business idea and create a business plan, choosing between two learning paths. The first path involves team-based collaboration in multidisciplinary groups, while the second is an individual track, available upon approval, allowing students to pursue a personalized entrepreneurial project. Both paths ensure students achieve the course’s competency goals.

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Spring  semester.

Technology related courses

 

The student can develop back-end applications and software within an ERP environment, ensuring effective communication with underlying databases. They are skilled in modular and object-oriented programming specifically within ERP systems. Additionally, they understand the fundamental architecture and concepts of SAP ERP and can utilize the capabilities of ABAP. Proficiency in ABAP enables them to create software solutions tailored to SAP ERP environments.

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The student can modify processes and develop front-end applications and services within an ERP environment, utilizing ABAP, SAP web services, and SAP FIORI tools effectively.

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The student can develop back-end and front-end ERP applications using data models and tables, creating OData services to connect these applications. They work effectively within agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, prepare test plans for projects, and use version control tools for team collaboration. Additionally, they plan medium-term tasks under teacher supervision, manage their work quality independently, and adapt to customer requirements. The student is proactive in finding creative solutions, offers and receives constructive feedback, reflects with guidance, and actively contributes to a self-managing team.

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The student understands various descriptive measures for data and can calculate these using statistical software. They are familiar with different types of plots for visual data representation and can effectively visualize data using the appropriate graphical methods. Additionally, the student knows the basic rules of probability, key properties of important probability distributions, and can quantify and test the relationships between variables. They can create simple linear models to illustrate these relationships, discuss common predictive models for time series, and emphasize the importance of methodologically testing model accuracy.

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The student can critically evaluate and optimize existing and innovative IT solutions using a methodologically sound approach. They understand quality criteria for professional literature, formulate effective research questions, and distinguish between various research methods based on suitability. The student is skilled in structuring and formatting documents with proper references and can collect both qualitative and quantitative data effectively. Additionally, they can analyze professional literature, adapt search strategies based on results, and understand the importance of correct referencing.

Please find more detailed information in the studyguide (go to international curriculum IT)

 

Business related courses

Students have foundational knowledge of Belgian history, geography, political structure, and socio-economic and cultural conditions. They can conduct research to prepare a presentation on a topic related to Belgian society, express their perspectives, and explain these topics clearly using modern communication tools. Students are expected to attend classes regularly, complete tasks on time, and produce well-researched, polished presentations and papers. Overall, they demonstrate responsibility and clarity in sharing knowledge about Belgium.

Please find more detailed information in the studyguide (go to international curriculum IT)

Students will understand key intercultural communication concepts, including Hofstede's and Trompenaars' theories on cultural differences. They will be able to apply these theories in professional intercultural situations, adapting their behavior to fit diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, students will learn to identify and explain differences between their own culture and others, advising on effective communication strategies. They will also develop skills for working competently in multicultural teams, including effective task allocation.

Please find more detailed information in the studyguide (go to international curriculum IT)

The student can communicate in Dutch at a basic level, corresponding to CEFR levels A1-A2. At A1, they understand common expressions and can handle simple exchanges on familiar topics, such as personal and family information, shopping, and local geography. At A2, they can use everyday expressions, introduce themselves, and ask or answer questions about personal details, provided the conversation is slow and clear. Additionally, the student has basic knowledge of Belgian culture and social life.

Please find more detailed information in the studyguide (go to international curriculum IT)

Online catalogue

Select courses according to your educational background and future aspirations. Compose your curriculum by choosing a coherent set of courses from one or more of the subject areas above.
For language courses, you need to meet the minimum Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated.

 

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