Master ProgramTelecommunications & Internet Technologies

Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Thomas PolzerProgram Director

FH Technikum Wien

Österreichs Fachhochschule für Technik und Innovation

Master ProgramTelecommunication & Internet Technologies

§ Part time§ 4 Semester, 120 ECTS

– Presence (67.5 ECTS)– Self study (28.5 ECTS)– Master thesis (24 ETCS)

§ 33 seats/year§ Modularized curriculum

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Master ProgramTelecommunication & Internet Technologies

§ Two groups– Group 1 is taught in German– Group 2 is taught in English

§ Students from all around the world

§ All lecture notes and exams are in English§ Presence time:

– Wednesday, Thursday and Friday– 5:50pm – 9:00pm

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Requirements for Admittance

§ Finished Bachelor degree with 180 ECTS in Engineering§ Examples:

– Telecommunication Engineering– Computer Engineering– Electrical Engineering– Electronic Engineering– Computer Science– …

§ Placement test§ Placement interview

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What do I learn?

§ Plan and simulate network architectures§ Configure network components§ Design and deploy IoT solutions§ Plan protocol sequences and implement protocol stacks§ Plan hardware and software for telecommunications

systems, network infrastructure, and telecommunications and Internet services

§ Consider technical standards and requirements§ Develop mobile applications§ Analyze and correct technical problems in

telecommunications systems and network infrastructures

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Technical Subjects

§ Telecommunication Engineering– Digital Transmission Systems– Digital Radio & TV Systems– Mobile Communication

§ Network Engineering– TCP/IP– Routing– Network Management– SDN, NFV– Network Simulation– VoIP

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Technical Subjects

§ Internet of Things– Sensor Networks– Mobile und Pervasive Computing– IoT Wireless Radio & Protocols

§ Internet Applications§ IT Security

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Non-Technical Subjects

§ English & Scientific Writing§ Scientific Work§ Leadership§ Telecommunication Law§ IT Project Management

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Credit Courses (Electives)§ 1st and 2nd term§ 6 ECTS/term§ 1.5 ECTS/Credit Course§ Several pots to select from§ Examples:

– Android/iOS App Development– Internet of Things and Telecommunications– Digital Radio and TV Systems– TCP/IP Networking with Linux– RFID and NFC– Telecommunication Service Delivery Platforms– Digital Broadcast and Mobile Network– …

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First Year

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Second Year

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Masterthesis

§ Topic may be freely selected– However, it must confirm to the core subjects of the curriculum– Many students have topics related to their jobs (part time program)

§ Preparation starts with a project in the third term– Gather basic knowledge on the topic– Define research questions– Start with a first prototype

§ Master thesis itself in the fourth term– Independent scientific work with guidance by a supervisor

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What can I do after earning my degree?

What industries and sectors employ graduates?§ Telecommunications, mobile communications, and Internet§ Information, communications, and network technology§ Telecommunications and network infrastructure at

companies, public institutions, and data centers§ Mobile computing and app development§ Software and system development

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What can I do after earning my degree?

Typical tasks include§ Developing, planning and maintaining telecommunications,

and network systems§ Selecting manufacturers and integrating products and

solutions for telecommunications systems§ Developing hardware as well as operating system and

application software for telecommunications systems§ Analyzing and testing software for telecommunications

systems and services

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What can I do after earning my degree?

Typical tasks include§ Evaluating technical feasibility and the necessary

resources for telecommunication systems§ Planning and managing IT projects related to

telecommunications, network technology, and the Internet§ Presenting technical solutions for telecommunication

systems

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What can I do after earning my degree?

Frequently employed as§ Telecommunications, mobile communications, or network

technician§ Architect, planner, developer of hardware and software for

telecommunications systems, mobile communications systems, and network infrastructure

§ System integrator§ App developer, software developer§ Software and system tester§ Technical consultant/advisor for telecommunications§ Project manager & higher management positions

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Master ProgramTelecommunications & Internet Technologies

Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Thomas PolzerProgram Director