Programme components

The Master of Science programme in Engineering and ICT is five years in duration.

1. and 2. year
The two first years include basic ICT, mathematics, physics and mechanics..

3. year
After two years the students choose their specialization within: (1) Geomatics, (2) Petroleum , (3) Marine Technology , (4) Structural Engineering or (5) Product Development and Process Engineering .

4. and 5. year
The last two years the students continue to specialise. They now get to use, and further develop, their computer skills through practical tasks.

⁽¹⁾ Non-obligatory for det specialisation Geomatics
*Consist of a project work and subjects, total 22,5 credits
** A course from another study

1st-4th semesters

Multidisciplinary study aimed at extensive use of ICT in traditional scientific subjects. The first two years provide basic knowledge in ICT, mathematics, physics, mechanics and chemistry.

5th-7th semesters

As previously mentioned, there is a professional focus in these semesters based on the student's choice of specialization. The programme includes general basic courses, advanced ICT courses aimed at extensive use within the chosen specialization, basic and advanced engineering courses within the chosen specialization and non-engineering courses.

8th-10th semesters

Multidisciplinary project (Experts in teams ) in cooperation with students from other programmes (8th semester), a larger project assignment in the 9th semester and the final master's thesis in the 10th semester. Some elective courses, both basic, ICT, engineering and non-engineering courses (economy, management, environment, social studies).

Specializations and Courses

From their 3rd year, our students choose one of the following specializations:

1. Geomatics
2. Structural Engineering
3. Marine Technology
4. Petroleum Geosciences and Engineering
5. Product Development and Process Engineering

The Faculty informs the students in the spring semester in the 2nd year about the available options and specializations in the 3rd year.

Choice of courses and multidisciplinary project in the 4th year

The choice of courses for the 7th and 8th semesters for the various specializations takes place in the 6th semester. Topics for the multidisciplinary project Experts in Team are chosen in the autumn semester in the 4th year (7th semester).

Choosing specialization

The specialization in the 9th semester consists of a project work and a theoretical part, amounting to a total of 22.5 credits. The project work is usually connected to central research and development work at the departments, often in cooperation with industry. The project work is concluded by a report and possibly an oral presentation. Specialization courses are chosen in the 8th semester. The project work starts in the first week of teaching in the autumn semester. Deadline for handing in the report is the final exam week (week 51).

Programming is well integrated into the curriculum for the programme, and as a consequence graduates are often have a competitve advantage in an industry climate where good computer skills are more and more important.

 
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