Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Systems
120 credits
- Period : 2021-August-30 until 2023-June-04
- Location: Karlskrona
- Type of instruction: On campus, day, full-time
- Language of instruction: The teaching language is English.
- Programme syllabus: Download
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Welcome letter (published 3 weeks before start)
Predict future challenges by learning to create, adapt and develop communication systems with an in-depth understanding of complex problems and solutions.
A problem solver with creative competence and analytical abilities
A Master’s degree in Telecommunication Systems allows you to apply your knowledge in different situations to analyse the context and to produce or adapt a tool or a system that resolves the issue. You choose and adapt different systems to the problems you face. You gain the competence required for development in current and future industrial circumstances. You also build a knowledge platform suited for work within academia and research.
An overall picture of the communication system of the future
The programme allows you to familiarise yourself with questions about challenges, problems and opportunities with various types of future communication systems, such as computer networks, the internet, cloud technology and software-based networks.
Proximity to research provides insight
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and laboratories, and theoretical and practical studies take place close to researchers and research, which gives you a deep insight and understanding. You do a degree project based on current, relevant research, scientific articles and possibly your own studies.
The programme consists of 120 credits and leads to a two-year Master’s degree.
The tuition fee is SEK 60,000 per semester. One semester corresponds to 30 ECTS credits. EU/EEA citizens are not required to pay fees.
Programme content
Computer science
AI, machine learning and data science
Elective courses
Engineering and research methodology
The goal of this programme is to prepare you for qualified development work in industries as well as create a basis for postgraduate studies. The programme is focused on future communication networks and the problems and challenges that these will bring. After completing your studies, you should be able to apply the knowledge in different situations to analyse problems and create solutions. You will be able to choose and adapt different systems and tools in the field, and if necessary, create new tools to solve the problem.
The studies are conducted in close collaboration with researchers in telecommunications systems, which means you get a deeper understanding and a complete view of future communication networks.
During the programme, you will gain an understanding of basic definitions and concepts, design principles and methods, and the practical application of these in the field of telecommunications systems and computer networks. You will also gain knowledge of important protocols, methods of system evaluation, current trends and issues related to communication systems including performance and security issues.
The programme allows you to immerse yourself in the challenges, problems and possibilities that future computer communication systems will bring. The courses deal with issues concerning computer networks, the internet, mobile systems, cloud communications, software-defined networks (SDN), user-perceived service quality (QoE), network-based services and research methodology.
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and theoretical and practical studies close to research and in contact with researchers, giving you a deep insight and understanding of relevant and updated knowledge within the field. The education consists of both individual tasks and team projects. The programme ends with a degree project (30 higher education credits) that usually takes place in close collaboration with industry and/or research projects.
Note! The course list is tentative. See the programme syllabus for an established course list.
Courses autumn semester 2021
Programming in UNIX Environment, 7,5 credits
Computer Communications, 7,5 credits
Introduction to Cloud Computing, 7,5 credits
Network and System Security, 7,5 credits
Courses autumn semester 2022
Capacity Analysis, 7,5 credits
Applied Artificial Intelligence, 7,5 credits
Advanced Topic in Computing, 7,5 credits
Machine Learning, 7,5 credits *
Softwarized Networks, 7,5 credits *
Quality of Experience in Network-based Services, 7,5 credits *
* Valbar kurs
Courses spring semester 2022
Research Methodologies in Software Engineering and Computer Science, 7,5 credits
Advanced Networking, 7,5 credits
Mathematical Statistics, 7,5 credits
Network and Service Operations, 7,5 credits
Courses spring semester 2023
Master's Thesis (120 credits) in Computer Science, 30 credits
Admission
Admission Criteria:
(This paragraph is a translation from Swedish of the approved method, “Antagningsordning”[Admission regulations], Dnr; BTH-1.2.1-0223-2017.)
In the case of more qualified applicants than available positions for the current programme start, a selection is made. This is done in the following way:
METOD 1 General method
GENERAL This method is simple and possesses a high degree of legitimacy and legal security. It works well when the applicants are expected to have similar educational backgrounds.
SELECTION CRITERIA Prior education.
SPECIFICATION OF SELECTION CRITERIA: Only the number of earned higher education credits documented by the applicant in conjunction with the application will be considered. Foreign credits will be transferred according to the guidelines established by the Swedish Council for Higher Education.
HIGHEST MERIT RATING The merit rating consists of the total number of earned higher education credits and is calculated in the interval 30 – 285 higher education credits
WORKING METHOD: The selection can, to a large degree, be carried out mechanically. If all applicants with the lowest equal merit rating cannot be offered a place, lots will be drawn.
No preparatory studies before the programme start is offered as the basic requirement is a bachelor degree.
Read more about admission here
Qualification Awarded
On completion of the programme, students will be awarded the second cycle degree
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits)
Main field of study: Computer Science
Specialization: Telecommunication Systems
Learning Outcome
Knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate broad knowledge of the main field of study of Electrical Engineering including methods, tools, and languages used to develop telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate significant in-depth knowledge of the field of telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate in-depth insights into current research- and development work in telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate in-depth methodology knowledge of the main field of study with particular emphasis on telecommunication systems.
Skills and Abilities
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate skills in collecting, critically assessing and processing information in an independent way in order to learn both during future studies and in the working life,
- demonstrate skills in analyzing problems and developing new methods and techniques,
- demonstrate skills in identifying, formulating in writing, scientifically answering and presenting issues in telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate skills in independently leading an inquiry in the field in accordance with scientific methods.
Judgement and approach
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate skills in critically and independently broadening her/his knowledge of new areas, methods, and problems regarding telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate skills in handling problems using a scientific approach,
- demonstrate skills in reflecting and assessing ethical and social aspects related to telecommunication systems.
The study programmes at BTH are continuously monitored and developed through yearly follow-up dialogues, course evaluations after each completed course, and programme evaluations. Results from follow-ups and evaluations can lead to changes in the programmes. These changes are always communicated to the students.
Each educational programme is tied to an advisory board that discusses issues such as the quality of the programme, its development, and relevance for the labour market. In the advisory board, or a committee to the advisory board, teachers, external members, students and alumni are represented.
The programme gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge to master problem-solving skills necessary to face current and future challenges in telecommunication systems – taking your career to the next level.
Jorge
Student, Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Systems
Research
The research in computer science and engineering covers a broad area and BTH focuses on two areas: big data and AI as well as parallel computer systems.
Learn more about our research in computer science and engineering.
You will study here
On BTH’s main campus in Karlskrona, you will find our programmes and courses in engineering, IT, spatial planning, industrial economics and health sciences.
Campus Karlskrona is located right next to the water, and there is even a swimming jetty 50 meters from the lecture halls. From the modern library’s study areas, you have a nice view of the sea and outside there are exercise trails that take you through the woods and along the beach.
Good to know
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