The Master’s degree program “Electronics and Information Technology” features a wide range of specialization areas, allowing you to select a specific field according to your personal interests. Toward the end of the program, students independently work on a thesis topic that is, for example, related to a current research project. Graduates of the program are highly skilled and able to analyze, design, and specify electronic and information technology systems in their entirety, thus resulting in having a strong academic foundation to later build a successful career on.
Master's Degree in
Electronics and Information Technology
Degree
DI/DIin bzw. Dipl.-Ing./Dipl.-Ing.in
Duration
4 Semesters
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
German (Level B2)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Master’s degree program “Electronics and Information Technology” focuses on acquiring solid, base-knowledge education to either conduct academic and scientific work on an ongoing basis or pursue a technical career. The program offers a wide range of specialization fields at the graduate level, allowing students to tailor their courses and acquire a deeper understanding of their area of interest. Students conduct research independently and graduates can expect to possess:
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Master’s program “Electronics and Information Technology” possess highly sought-after skills and are in high demand in the fields of electronics and the automotive industries, medical technology, and in the communications sector. Many graduates work in the fields of development, component production and marketing, systems, and software
Graduates are also highly qualified to pursue positions in research & development, production, and management positions to lead technical research and development teams at an international level.
ADVANCED DEGREES AT THE JKU
After completing your graduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:
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As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas
| SEMESTER | S 1 | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Engineering | 8,75 | 4,25 | ||
Information Technology | 4,5 | 13,25 | ||
| Mathematics | 5,75 | |||
| Physics | 6 | 3 | ||
Electives | 5 | 6 | 21,5 | |
Autonomous Coursework | 3,5 | 8,5 | ||
| Master's Thesos | 25 | |||
| Master's Thesis Seminar | 3 | |||
| Final Master's Degree Examination | 2 | |||
| ECTS (total: 120) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Potential areas of specialization:
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