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Master's Degree Programme in Automation Technology: YAUTE21

Code: YAUTE21

Degree:
Master of Engineering

Degree title:
Master of Engineering

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
2 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2021

Descriptions

The programme is intended for engineers working in technology companies and organizations who wish to develop their skills in automation technology, industrial internet of things, digital manufacturing, product development and project management.

The programme is suitable for engineers of automation technology, machinery, information technology and process technology.

The programme grants students the same qualifications for job positions in the public sector as a master's in an academic university.

Objective

The purpose of the programme is to extend and enhance graduate´s professional expertise in the field of automation technology.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 Autumn
2021
Spring
2022
Autumn
2022
Spring
2023
1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023
YAUTE21-1001
ADVANCED STUDIES

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30
YAUTE21-1002
COMMON STUDIES

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10
BG00CF40 Development and research 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
8G00CF50 Industrial Internet 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
YAUTE21-1003
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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20
8I00CG72 Production automation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8I00CG73 Control Systems Engineering 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
8I00CG75 Digital Manufacturing 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8I00CH57 Software engineering in industrial automation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8I00CH58 Artificial Intelligence in industrial applications 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KC00CF52 Management of Product Development 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KC00CF48 Project Management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
8A00CH84 Software Engineering Tools and Methods 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
8J00CN12 RESTful Web Services and Database Interfaces 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
YAUTE21-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
8G00CF58 Master's Thesis 30 30 15 15 7.5 7.5 5 5 5
Total 60 50 35 22.5 27.5 20 15 11.3 11.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 10 10 5 5 5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way

Development and research
Master's Thesis
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

Development and research
Management of Product Development
Software Engineering Tools and Methods
Master's Thesis
3 Working community competence

- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

Industrial Internet
Management of Product Development
Project Management
Software Engineering Tools and Methods
Master's Thesis
4 Innovation competence

- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Development and research
Industrial Internet
Production automation
Control Systems Engineering
Digital Manufacturing
Software engineering in industrial automation
Artificial Intelligence in industrial applications
Management of Product Development
Project Management
Software Engineering Tools and Methods
RESTful Web Services and Database Interfaces
Master's Thesis
5 Internationalization competence

- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Software Engineering Tools and Methods
Master's Thesis
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Project Management
Software Engineering Tools and Methods
Master's Thesis
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Development and research
Control Systems Engineering
Digital Manufacturing
Management of Product Development
Project Management
Software Engineering Tools and Methods
Master's Thesis
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Code Name Credits (cr)
YAUTE21-1001
ADVANCED STUDIES

(Choose all)

30
YAUTE21-1002
COMMON STUDIES

(Choose all)

10
BG00CF40 Development and research 5
8G00CF50 Industrial Internet 5
YAUTE21-1003
ELECTIVE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 20)

20
8I00CG72 Production automation 5
8I00CG73 Control Systems Engineering 5
8I00CG75 Digital Manufacturing 5
8I00CH57 Software engineering in industrial automation 5
8I00CH58 Artificial Intelligence in industrial applications 5
KC00CF52 Management of Product Development 5
KC00CF48 Project Management 5
8A00CH84 Software Engineering Tools and Methods 5
8J00CN12 RESTful Web Services and Database Interfaces 5
YAUTE21-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
8G00CF58 Master's Thesis 30