A special course in Information Processing Science, Digital Systems Design, Development and Deployment

Digital Systems Design, Development and Deployment (DS3D) is an advanced course that provides a holistic, end-to-end view of how modern digital systems are conceived, engineered, deployed, and evolved. The course covers the full lifecycle of software-intensive systems, from requirements analysis and architectural design to deployment, configuration management, and long-term maintenance in cloud- and AI-enabled environments.

A special course in Information Processing Science, Digital Systems Design, Development and Deployment is held on January. Please do registration to the course implementation 813632S-3003 and find more information from below.

813632S Special Course in Information Processing Science 2 | Opinto-opas 2025-2026

What is this course about?

Digital Systems Design, Development and Deployment (DS3D) is an advanced course that provides a holistic, end-to-end view of how modern digital systems are conceived, engineered, deployed, and evolved. The course covers the full lifecycle of software-intensive systems, from requirements analysis and architectural design to deployment, configuration management, and long-term maintenance in cloud- and AI-enabled environments.

Students gain a strong foundation in system development processes and methodologies, combined with practical insight into risk and threat management, digital transformation, and DevOps. The course goes beyond classical software engineering by addressing contemporary challenges, including cloud-native architectures, continuous integration and deployment, and the integration of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into software systems.

A key emphasis is placed on engineering decision-making, focusing on how technical, organizational, and business factors interact and how development and management practices directly influence system quality, scalability, and sustainability. Through structured analysis, modelling, and research-driven inquiry, students learn how to design robust, adaptable, and future-ready digital systems.

Why should master’s students enrol?

Students will be able to bridge the gap between theory and real-world digital engineering and prepare for leadership roles in complex software projects.

By completing this course, students develop:

  • Advanced engineering competence across the entire system lifecycle, enabling them to confidently select and apply appropriate development approaches.
  • Practical skills in requirements engineering, risk and threat analysis, and project planning, which are essential for managing large-scale and high-impact digital systems.
  • Industry-relevant expertise in digital transformation, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled architectures, all of which are in high demand across research and industry.
  • Research and analytical skills through a final systematic mapping study, strengthening their ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and emerging technologies.

The course is particularly valuable for students aiming to work as software architects, technical leads, DevOps or cloud engineers, AI-enabled system designers, or project managers, as well as those considering doctoral studies. Its flexible remote delivery model also supports students balancing academic study with professional commitments.

In short, DS3D equips master’s students with the technical depth, systems thinking, and leadership-oriented mindset required to design, develop, and deploy next-generation digital systems in both industrial and research-driven environments.

Best Regards,

Dr. Rahul Mohanani

PhD (Oulu), MSc (Lancaster), BE (Mumbai)

Associate Professor of Software Engineering

M3S, Faculty of ITEE

TS232, +358 (0) 504722374

University of Oulu, Finland

Created 12.12.2025 | Updated 12.12.2025