Study in the Netherlands: Brainport Region

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2 Study in the Netherlands: Brainport Region All programs of FTB are officially accredited and quality-based bachelor programs. Being a student in one of these programs means that you live and study in the most promising, fast developing high tech region of Europe: Brainport Region. This region has a unique environment in the Netherlands and is a breeding ground for innovation and home to world-class business, universities and research institutes. Are you fascinated by technology and innovation or business? Are you looking for an outstanding study or career opportunity in the Netherlands? If so, you should consider Brainport Region in the Southeast of the Netherlands. It could be one of the smartest moves you make. For more information about the programs visit our websites: Fontys Technology and Business bachelors (FTB) The success of the ICT and Electrical & Electronic bachelor programs has resulted in the the start of several 4-year bachelor programs. Under the umbrella of Fontys Technology and business (FTB) bachelors the following completely English taught programs will be offered from August 2014: Electrical & Electronic Physics Industrial & Management Information & Communication Technology Eindhoven Venlo Logistics Management Mechanical Mechatronics campus Venlo 02 03

3 Characteristics for all programs: FTB Programs You choose an initial FTB program that attracts you most You start with a joint program of 1 period (=± 9 weeks). In this program you will study general technology related subjects but you will also get in touch with specific topics of several other FTB programs After 1 period you make a final choice for the program that suits you best (based on achieved results, interests and motivation). This will prevent that you make a wrong choice. You will develop your intercultural competences You will experience real-life assignments during 2 internships in international companies You are opting for a future (inter) national career in Technology and/or Business in the Brainport Region FTB programs have a clear and transparent structure with about 20 lectures per educational week. Students are placed in year groups which do not change, all learning modules are given by qualified teachers. Each student will receive support and advice from a personal Study Counsellor. As an international student you will develop excellent skills in the chosen study field and you will develop your abilities to interact effectively with people from other cultures and countries. The Bachelor-Master structure The FTB Bachelor programs at Fontys University of Applied Sciences are practical-based university programmes. Over a period of four years, you develop excellent professional skills and acquire the knowledge you need for your future profession. After obtaining your degree, you may bear the title bachelor of science (Bsc). The majority of graduated bachelors join the labour market especially in the Brainport Region, but further study in a master program - either in the Netherlands or abroad is another possibility. Scholarships Talented* non-eeu students who start their bachelor education at FTB programs may be eligible for Top Talent Scholarships of 1.600,- * talented means : You must have achieved excellent study results with an average mark of 75% or higher for the science-related subjects in your last received education. Visit our website for more information: Loan for EU- and EEA students As from September 1st, 2007 EU/EEA students who are not entitled to full funding of their studies for a higher-educational course in the Netherlands are entitled to part of the funding of the studiefinanciering, namely the loan tuition fees. The loan tuition fees is a monthly loan intended specifically for the payment of the tuition fees. You repay the loan starting two years after your graduation. All FTB programs are 4-year English taught bachelor programs. In the first and second year you will study theoretical and practical subjects (included projects) in the study field of your choice. See next pages for the contents of the 1st and 2nd year. In the third year you will take part in the first internship period in an (inter)national company and the minor program is scheduled. You can choose freely what minor you want to do. For example, you can choose a specialization program in your study field or a totally different program at another university either in the Netherlands or abroad. It is even possible to do a pre-master program at University of Technology Eindhoven (TU/e). In year 4 you will first do a specialization program and you will finally do your graduation project in a company. Internships can be done in the Netherlands (especially the Brainport Region) or abroad. Students who have performed excellent during the first year of study at Fontys will be offered the opportunity to take part in EXCELLENCE-programs. Visit our website for more information: Electrical & Electronic This bachelor program leads to the international Bachelor degree of (Bsc). It is a university programme intended for the professional field of Electrical & Electronic with specializations in Robotics, Telecommunications, Sound or Business. With the knowledge and skills gained in this program you can work as highlevel engineers in the wide filed of Electronic sector, both in the Netherlands and abroad. What will you do at Electrical & Electronic? In the first year theoretical subjects and practical laboratory training are offered in several subjects like: Programming in C# Analogue and digital design Control systems PLC Constructions & Mechanics Modelling, Measuring and Simulation Project management and communication skills 04 05

4 In the second year in depth engineering subjects are given, like: Embedded systems Analogue and Digital techniques Signal processing Fields, Energy & Conversion Telecommunication Control Design projects Physics Do you know what makes physics so exciting? That you can really understand natural phenomenons! Are you looking for an education that combines physics with the latest developments and applications in technology, then you may consider Physics! The second year is also marked by themes and projects (sensing and processing, waves optics and sound). You then follow courses that reflect themes such as: Smart Materials Quantum Mechanics Transport Physics Thermodynamics Industrial & Management Industrial & Management: a bachelor program that fits perfectly in the multinational Brainport Region. Precisely here the smartest technology companies come up with the latest products - for customers anywhere in the world. Many practical assignments are done together with other students in project groups. Thus learning to work independently but also as a team player in a project team which are essential skills for every technical industrial engineer. What will you do at Industrial & Management? In the first year of study you are introduced in the wide study field of Industrial & Management. Some of the subjects you will do are: Production Economics Sociology Communication Physics Creativity Management & Organization In the second year in depth subjects are given, like: Operations Management B2B Marketing Law Logistics Research Methods Statistics Purchasing Change Management Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ICT offers 3 bachelor programs: Software, Business and Technology What will you do at Physics? In the first year you are introduced to the field of Applied Physics. Every period you work on a physical topic. That includes theory subjects and practicals in which you deepen your knowledge: Optics Thermodynamics Control theory Physical Chemistry Industrial & Management offers you a versatile program so that you can find out everything what you should know about Human Resources, Organizations, Technology and Economics in companies. Even during the 4-year program your CV is filled with relevant business experience. The Bachelor of Industrial leads to the degree of Bachelor of (Bsc). Within the program working in groups and contact with real companies is essential. You understand and learn better if you know how to use knowledge in real-time situations. That s why theory classes are always supported by practical assignments. As a student you also search for additional theory to improve your own development. In projects you learn to answer questions like: How do we produce more efficiently?, How do we organize our factory?, Can we earn more if our company is going to outsource? Already in the second year you do projects in and for companies. Together with fellow students, teachers and tutors you improve business processes. You apply your knowledge in practical situations. What about costs? What do people want? How do you know which machines to be used? How do you get everything organized? What do the customers want? Bachelor ICT & Software This 4-year study programme is an international programme, leading to the international Bachelor degree in ICT. It is a university programme conducted in English intended for the professional field of Software. With the knowledge and skills found at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, in the faculty of ICT students can work as high-level engineers in the ICT sector. This programme leads to the International Bachelor degree Information & Communication Technology. What will you do at ICT & Software? In the first year ICT offers theoretical subjects and practical laboratory training in several subjects including: Programming in C# 06 07

5 Computer systems Databases Internet applications Communication In the second year in depth software engineering subjects are given, like: Programming in C System Development Object Oriented Design System Development Client Server Application Operating Systems Bachelor ICT & Business Nowadays Business processes make use of ICT more and more and Business IT-specialists know how to apply ICT in organizations to achieve their objectives. A Business IT-specialist knows how to analyze organizations and business processes but is also able to give advice on solutions and transfer these solutions into design and also important to implement their designs. Business Information Technology is a wide study field focussed on business processes and how to improve these processes by using ICT and also to make them quicker, cheaper and more client friendly. A Business IT-specialist can build bridges and knows how to cooperate and communicate: with management and the clients to find out what the organization is looking for. This means working together with ICT-developers who realize the solutions developed by the Business IT-specialist and the users who have to work with them. This programme leads to the International Bachelor degree Information & Communication Technology. Our students are trained to become all-round IT-experts in Business Information Technology. With the knowledge and skills obtained at Fontys University students can work as high-level Information System Analysts and managers in the IT sector. What will you do at ICT & Business? In the first year the program is the same as for the students who choose ICT & Software. 2nd year of study In the second year subjects such as are given: International Business Orientation Management Economics, Law International Marketing Export Operations Bachelor ICT & Technology If you look around you, software is everywhere. Nowadays you will find software in almost every device, from a television to a heart-defribilator and from a watch to an elevator. Within our Bachelor programme ICT & Technology we focus on writing software for all of these devices. You will learn about the complete software life cycle: Translate the requirements from future users into a software design Implement the software design with a programming language (e.g. in C# ) Test the code and write user manuals We will train you to become an expert in software development, especially in the so-called embedded software. This programme leads to the International Bachelor degree Information & Communication Technology. With your knowledge you will be able to find a job very easily in a technology-oriented, international company in the Netherlands. What will you do at ICT & Technology? In the first year the programme is the same as for the students who choose ICT & Software. 2nd year of study In the second year in depth software engineering subjects are given, like: Programming in C# Programming in C Object Oriented Design Embedded Software Client Server Application Operating Systems Logistics Management (Venlo) Carrying something from A to B. That sounds very simple but there is more to it than you think. For example: at the time that the ipad version is ready for sale, many logistics processes had to be done first. Think of the various components that had to be collected from all over the world. So if you are an organizer and you can handle well with people, Logistics is a logical choice. Logistics Management Bachelor program leads to the degree of Bachelor of (Bsc). What will you do at Logistics management? (propaedeutic phase) During the first year of study you learn what Logistics management is about. You are involved in projects which are supported by typical Logistics related subjects like: Supply chain management Warehouse and material handling In the second year in depth Logistics management subjects are given and you can choose from several specializations. Some of the themes you are involved in are: distribution, (re)design of a production environment and transport of goods and data flow. Mechanical From oil rigs to the plastics industry, from pythons in amusement parks to devices and machines, everywhere you will meet Mechanical engineers. He is an all-rounder with a technical background. A designer, who also knows how processes work. Mechanical engineers focus on designing, making and placing on the market of equipment, installations and machinery. They make things better. Do you want to make for example a machine more energy efficient? Or ensure that a production process produces less waste? With Mechanical you are going to make it! The Bachelor program Mechanical leads to the degree of Bachelor of (Bsc)

6 What will you do at Mechanical? During the first year of study you learn what Mechanical is about. You are involved in projects which are supported by typical Mechanical related subjects like: Construction and mechanics Physics Measurement Control and modeling Communication and presentation techniques In laboratories you practice technical skills such as dealing with machines and milling, welding and turning. Also practicing with drawing programs, working with 3D equipment, modeling and simulation are parts of your studies. As from the second year you expand your knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. This is called the core phase of the program. Some subjects of the 2nd year are: Energy & process Modelling & simulation Production techniques Materials science. Projects About one third of the bachelor programs Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical and Mechatronics consists of projects that you perform with fellow students. Just like in real companies. Project work already starts in the first year. A project has an average of six students. You learn how to work together in a team, working methodically, creative thinking and social-communicative. Project assignments are taken from industry and are called Expo and IPD. Mechatronics A DVD player, a lift, a production robot, a robot arm, a car. They all work on an engine, so that they can move independently. Without mechatronics they would not exist, or they would be much more expensive. Mechatronics is a combination of electrical & electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and ICT & technology. In this bachelor program, you are a thinker and a doer. You consider how you can create safer and more userfriendly devices. Don t forget: you will be the designer! The Bachelor program Mechatronics leads to the degree of Bachelor of (Bsc). From design to making a robot: the bachelor program Mechatronics has a focus on robotics and control technology. What will you do at Mechatronics? (propaedeutic phase) During the first year of study you learn what Mechatronics is about. You are involved in projects which are supported by typical Mechatronics related subjects like: Mechatronic design Electrical networks Mechanics Digital design C#-programming Integrated design techniques General engineering skills Communication and presentation techniques As from the second year you expand your knowledge and skills in mechatronics. This is called the core phase of the program. Some subjects you will study in the 2nd year are: Mechatronic and digital design Statics Programming in C Electrical networks Project management and communication Linked to the bachelor program Mechatronics is the knowledge center Mechatronics & Robotics. This center has close connections with many companies in the Brainport Region

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