National Engineering Research Center for Educational Big Data offers a range of interdisciplinary master’s programs that integrate education, computer science, and engineering to advance digital learning and educational innovation. The Master of Science in Educational Technology (est. 1986) focuses on digital education, educational information technology, and new media, with research spanning learning cognition, instructional design, software development, and immersive media environments. The Master of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology emphasizes advanced research in areas such as networks, cybersecurity, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence, with applications in robotics, decision-support systems, and intelligent tutoring. The Educational Information Technology master’s program, launched in 2011, explores how IT transforms learning through strategic planning, intelligent technologies, multimedia communication, and educational resource development. The Professional Master in Software Engineering specializes in intelligent systems, cloud computing, and big data technologies, equipping students with the tools to support smart teaching and modern educational platforms. Together, these programs cultivate highly skilled professionals ready to lead in the evolving landscape of digital education.
The Center also offers two doctoral programs: Educational Technology (Ph.D. in Science or Education) and Educational Information Technology (Ph.D. in Engineering or Education). The Educational Technology program, established in 2002, emphasizes theoretical and applied research across four areas: educational technology methods, digital learning, knowledge services, and informatization strategies. It is supported by top-tier research centers and equipped with advanced facilities. The interdisciplinary Educational Information Technology program, launched in 2011, combines insights from computer science, education, and management to explore how IT tran...