MScComputer and Systems Engineering
Estonia, Tallinn
| Location | Estonia, Tallinn |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Science in Engineering) |
| Course code | 2037 |
| Tuition fee | Full tuition fee waivers available |
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| Application fee | €100.00 one-time The application fee is non-refundable! |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or ICT field. This content is for general information purposes only, for details please visit www.taltech.ee/admission The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post! Tallinn University of Technology |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of English may only be waived if a candidate has completed secondary or higher education taught fully in English in one of the following countries: EU/EEA member states, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
This is for general information purposes only, for details please visit English Language requirements. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Online interview Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Students who require a visa for entry to Estonia will have to apply separately for a Temporary Residence Permit for Study at the closest Estonian Embassy. Please find information about the terms of the Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Estonia on the website HERE |
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Overview
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.
The Department of Computer Engineering received the IBM Faculty Award 2011 and has an excellent partnership with experts from the IBM Development Centre in Germany and the IBM research laboratory in Israel.
Programme structure
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.
The 2 year (120 ECTS) curriculum comprises the following modules:
General Studies (12 ECTS)
Computer and Systems Engineering (24 ECTS)
Computer Systems Engineering (18 ECTS)
Projects and Practical Training (12 ECTS)
Software (18 ECTS)
Free Choice Courses (6 ECTS)
Graduation Thesis (30 ECTS)
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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