MSc in Computer and Systems Engineering
Tallinn University of Technology
Program description
MSc in Computer and Systems Engineering
The programme focuses on designing and using complex modern computer systems. As part of the programme, students cover such subjects as innovation and entrepreneurship, hardware systems design and modelling, computer architecture and programming, software project management and databases, to name but a few.
When studying the Computer and Engineering Systems programme, students are exposed to systems design and modelling, computer architectures and programming, to name few of the topics. Exposure to those topics will position students well for jobs at small, medium and large companies. Their jobs will involve defining, designing and using embedded computer system in areas such as automotive electronics, consumer devices, telecommunications, etc.
Key features:
Degree: Master of Science in Engineering (MSc)
Duration: 2 years
Faculty: School of Information Technologies
Study Load: 120 ECTS
Mode of Study: Full-time study
Admission requirements
Applicants will need the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or ICT. Related engineering fields that have good coverage of IT, electronics, mechatronics and/or robotics.
- Motivation letter
- Online interview
- GRE General Test
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Curriculum outline (120 ECTS):
- General studies - cover the courses about entrepreneurship, languages and ethics.
- Core studies - consist of courses that teach fundamentals about computer systems and control engineering.
- Special studies - students can choose from specialised sets of courses covering areas of computer engineering, embedded systems, control engineering, software engineering, systems modelling, and robotics.
- Free choice courses - students can choose from the wide variety of courses offered at the university.
- Graduation thesis - an engineering project to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems or a research project to investigate different theoretical approaches.
Scholarships & funding
A tuition fee waiver is a scholarship that grants free education based on the points gained in the course of admission. It is automatically awarded to the best candidates according to the points gained in the course of admission. Scholarship is awarded for the whole study period.
Tuition fees
Tuition Fee: non-EU - 6000 EUR/year
EU citizens are exempt from tuition fees for this programme.
Qualification
Graduates of this programme will be awarded a Master of Science in Engineering (MSc).
Career opportunities
Graduates find employment as specialists in the design, realisation, application and administration of computerised equipment and systems. Career opportunities are varied: computer and software companies; banks; diagnostic systems in manufacturing, service, medicine; "smart" houses and manufacturing systems; industrial automation; management control and monitoring systems in air, water and ground based transport, etc. Master’s degree holders interested in high-level research work and university staff positions have the opportunity to continue their studies in the PhD programme.
Career opportunities and potential jobs: designer of computer and automated control systems and the components thereof, project manager, software developer, department manager, management board member, and management board chairman.
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A vision of today’s society is innovative, entrepreneurial, technologically advanced, and open to the world, and this is what Tallinn Unversity of Technology (TalTech) is applying for through internationally high-level studies and research. At TalTech, we make real things and develop...
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