Degree Programme in Science and Engineering, MSc (Tech)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Jorma Keskinen, Sirkka-Liisa Eriksson |
| Faculty Secretary: | Minna Uusitalo |
| Study Coordinator: | Anna Pitkänen |
Learning Outcomes
| - | In addition to general learning outcomes obtained in Bachelor of Science in Technology, after completing the degree of Master of Science in Technology the student:
attains competence to follow the development of scientific engineering field and to improve their expertise. attains competence to use their language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to scientific activities and societal debate. attains competence to operate in expert, development and managerial positions in the area of science and engineering attains competence to apply the knowledge acquired during advanced studies and a scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks After achieving the learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a postgraduate degree. |
Structure
Common Core Studies, 8 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | Students learn Finnish academic study methods and basics of Finnish language. |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| KIE-10016 Suomi-startti | 3 cr | IV |
| LTT-31006 Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 cr | IV |
| TTA-11016 Basics of Industrial Management | 4 cr | IV |
| Total | 8 cr |
Complementary Courses
Students are encouraged to include writing skills in their common core studies.
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| KIE-34106 Academic Writing in English | 3 cr | IV |
| KIE-34156 Thesis Writing | 3 cr | V |
Major Studies
| Study block | Credit points |
| Advanced Engineering Physics | 30 cr |
| Mathematics | 30 cr |
| Mathematics | 50 cr |
| Theoretical Computer Science | 30 cr |
Minor Studies
Suggestions for minors: Advanced Engineering Physics students o Minor in Biomedical Engineering o Mathematics (intermediate of advanced studies, depending on previous degree) o Minor in Information Technology Mathematics students o Minor in Communication Systems and Networking o Minor in Health Informatics o Signal Processing o Theoretical Computer Science (advanced studies) Theoretical Computer Science o Minor in Communications and Networking o Minor in Computational Biology o Minor in Information Technology o Mathematics (subject-related or advanced studies) o Pervasive Systems (advanced studies)
Elective Studies, 0 cr
The master's degree is extended to 120 credits with elective studies after the requirements for the degree are met. The requirements for the degree are: 1) common programme studies 2) major and minor, and 3) master's thesis. No minor subject studies shall be required, if the major subject studies count for at least 50 credits.
The student can freely select courses which he/she wants to study.
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | Students demonstrate the following abilities by completing a master’s thesis: The ability to analyse, evaluate and use scientific publications. |
| - | The ability to apply the principles of academic integrity and research ethics when conducting and reporting research. |
| - | The ability to define and narrow down a research topic and write a scientific report. |
| - | The ability to independently apply their knowledge to answer the research questions they want to investigate. |
| - | The ability to interpret research findings and understand experimental uncertainties and where they come from. |
| - | The ability to select appropriate research methods and, if necessary, consider the need for cross-disciplinary research. |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| OPN-9006 Master's Thesis | 30 cr | V |
| TUT-8930 Proficiency Test for Master's Thesis | 0 cr | V |
| Total | 30 cr |
The Master's thesis is an extensive treatise, which trains the student for independent study and research, mastery of scientific methods, the convention of references, and the scientific mode of presentation in a good literary form. The thesis is conducted and written independently, yet under the supervision of a professor or a doctorate in the field of the student's major subject. It is suggested that before starting the Master's thesis student has completed at least 20 credits from his/her major studies and 60 credits of his/her Master's degree. In addition, the student has to have an approved PSP.
In connection with the thesis, the students have to write a proficiency test, which is an essay written on a topic related to the thesis. The proficiency test demonstrates the students' command of the thesis topic.