The Free software programme was designed due to the need for qualified free software staff. The demand for qualified professionals is on the rise, since the use of free software is increasing by the day, to the detriment of proprietary software. Although used mainly in business, many governments, universities and institutions all over the world are beginning to study the possibility.
In Spain, implementation of this operating system over proprietary options could lead to considerable savings in information technology. The European Union has also recommended the performance of studies to evaluate the use of free software as an alternative to proprietary software. One of the reasons put forward by the European Union is that general unfamiliarity with software source code means that its real purpose cannot be audited. This could seriously compromise the security of some countries, leaving it in the hands of the companies that create these proprietary programs. In the context of this global reality, we have designed this programme, which offers students a range of possibilities depending on their professional profile and interests.
Moreover, conscious of the importance of breaking down barriers to knowledge, the UOC publishes many of the materials for this programme under free licences.
- Configuration and administration of network protocols and services
- Knowledge and application of the programming techniques of distributed systems
- Application of network security knowledge to real networks
- Identification and resolution of the vulnerability of networked IT systems
List of topics
- Computer networks in free software environments
- Expanding computer networks
- Advanced network security
See complete syllabus
Price
1.345 euros
Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.
The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.
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