How To Get A Master Degree In Information And Communications Engineering

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1 FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES Master s Degree Programme Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) Branches of Study: Networks and Communications (NC) Autonomous Systems and Robotics (ASR) Business Engineering (BE) technik.aau.at

2 Master s Degree Programme Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) This two-year Master s degree programme further develops the skills acquired in a Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telematics or Informatics. It serves to provide an academic education and qualification for professional activities in the development and operation of modern information and communication technologies. Courses in this Master s degree programme are taught in English, and the student population is international. Special emphasis is placed on the graduates ability to contribute to solving technological problems in a purposeful, independent and responsible manner. In positions of leadership they are also competent at managing development teams and complex projects. On the one hand, graduates are endowed with know-how in a specialised area, and on the other hand, they have a broad and well-grounded understanding of basic principles in the field of Information and Communication Technology. University graduates can identify and comprehend new types of problems, are able to advance the concepts and methods of Information Technology, and can recognise technological paradigm shifts.

3 WHAT MAKES THE EXPERIENCE OF STU- DYING AT THE ALPEN-ADRIA-UNIVERSITÄT KLAGENFURT UNIQUE? International flair Renowned guest professors both from Austria and from abroad Flexible combination of main focus areas Possibility to participate in research projects, including scholarships Institutes and laboratories are housed in the Lakeside Science & Technology Park Possibility to obtain a Double Degree in Electronics after a semester abroad at the University of Udine in Italy Possibility to acquire knowledge in both Business and Engineering Jobs and careers Information and Communications Engineering graduates are ideally equipped for responsibilities in a wide range of industrial sectors, such as electronics, information and signal processing, communications technology, automotive industry, automation technology, medical technology, robotics, etc., as well as in softwaresupported data processing. Dipl.-Ing. Melanie Schranz, BSc Graduate In choosing a degree programme, it was important for me to find one that not only opened the way into the business world, but also managed to capture my full attention throughout. The combination of Electrical Engineering, Informatics, and Business makes this Information and Communications Engineering degree programme absolutely unique.

4 Gernot Gleiss/Klagenfurt Marketing GmbH FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES Why Klagenfurt? Modern and liveable city with a Mediterranean flair and around 100,000 inhabitants situated on the shores of Lake Wörthersee Very close to a large number of ski resorts, many lakes and the Adriatic Sea Strong relationships with the neighbouring countries of Slovenia and Italy The preferred location for international sporting events such as Ironman and the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam tournament Extensive range of cultural and leisure activities The Alpen-Adria-Universität was established in 1970 and today it hosts approximately 10,000 students at the main campus in Klagenfurt and at its sites in Graz and Vienna. It is a young, dynamic university, with each of its four faculties housed in modern buildings with excellent infrastructure. The library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, the university sports institute located on campus offers an extensive sports programme. technik.aau.at

5 Master s Degree Programme Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) DURATION 4 semesters (120 ECTS) ACADEMIC DEGREE Dipl.-Ing. (equivalent to Master of Engineering) or D.I. PREREQUISITES Relevant Bachelor s degree Interest in solving technological problems Enthusiasm for dealing with mathematical contexts Networked thinking, oriented towards problem-solving Pro-active approach and interest in further development BRANCHES OF STUDY Networks and Communications (NC) Autonomous Systems and Robotics (ASR) Business Engineering (BE) FURTHER INFORMATION E technik@aau.at W technik.aau.at T +43 (0) FACT-BOX LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English

6 Living and studying in Klagenfurt Klagenfurt, the capital of the province, is regarded as one of the most important hubs within the Alps-Adriatic Region. Its popularity as a university city among regional and international students is founded, to a significant extent, on the successful alignment of research and teaching to meet the economic, technological and cultural demands of modern society. THE UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED ON THE SHORES OF THE STUNNING LAKE WÖRTHERSEE MUNICH VIENNA BRATISLAVA SALZBURG BUDAPEST GRAZ KLAGENFURT BOLZANO UDINE VENICE technik.aau.at LJUBLJANA TRIESTE ZAGREB Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt Universitätsstraße Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Austria T +43 (0) E technik@aau.at Updated: June 2015