SISSA offers professional master courses in science communication, high performance computing, and data management and curation. The dedicated websites and course pages provide information on teaching, admission requirements, fees and available financial support.
The Master in Science Communication “Franco Prattico” (MCS) trains professionals in science journalism, institutional communication, publishing, museums and public engagement. It combines scientific and cultural perspectives with practical communication work. The course is taught in Italian.
The Master in High Performance Computing (MHPC), jointly organised by SISSA and ICTP, prepares students for careers in high performance computing and its applications. The programme combines advanced training in computing with practical project work and is taught in English.
The Master in Data Management and Curation (MDMC), promoted by Area Science Park and SISSA, provides theoretical and practical training in managing scientific data throughout its lifecycle. Taught in English, it combines classes with an internship and follows the FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable.
Master in Science Communication “Franco Prattico”
A course to learn how to tell science to everyone: journalism, publishing, museums, radio, video and the web. Taught in Italian, since 1993.
Master in High Performance Computing
Parallel programming, numerical methods and the supercomputers that run them, with ICTP and other institutions. One year, in English.
Master in Data Management and Curation
Collecting, cleaning, preserving and sharing research data: the profession behind open science, with AREA Science Park.