Description
The Integrated Master's Degree Programme of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete provides comprehensive, high-level technical education in contemporary fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, including electrical energy, electronics and computer architecture, computer science, automatic control systems and telecommunications, supported by a strong foundation in mathematics and physics.
Relation to Employment
Graduates of the School may work in positions of responsibility in high-technology companies and public services, as self-employed professionals and in information technology, networking and technical services, as well as in electronic communications, energy, banking, insurance and healthcare, transport, shipping, tourism and high-technology companies. They may also pursue careers in research, industrial research and development, and education.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission is through the national entrance examinations or qualifying (transfer) examinations, in accordance with the applicable legislation. The award of the degree requires the successful completion of ten semesters of study and the accumulation of 300 ECTS credits. The program leads to the award of an Integrated Master's Degree.
Knowledge
Graduates acquire comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of electrical energy, electronics and computer architecture, computer science, automatic control systems and telecommunications, as well as mathematics and physics. They also acquire knowledge of programming, operating systems, databases, algorithms, software technology, communication networks and information processing.
Skills
Graduates develop skills in designing, analysing and studying technological projects, using modern engineering tools, software and techniques, as well as organising, supervising and managing technological projects. They are able to apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, computer science and engineering to complex technological problems.
Competences
Graduates are able to form, organise and lead interdisciplinary teams, understand issues of professional and ethical responsibility, communicate and present technological information accurately, and apply their knowledge to the solution of complex technological problems.