The total extent of the International Master's Degree Programme in Machine Automation is 120 credit points, of which 90 credits is composed of course work and 30 credits of the Master's Thesis (final project). Each credit represents the average workload of 27 hours including lectures, assignments, home work, and an examination.
A structure of the programme
Basic studies (20cr)
Compulsory courses
ASE-1257 Introduction to Control 4cr
KIE-1056 Finnish for Beginners 1 3cr
TETA-1046 Speech Communication and Negotiation Skills 3cr
TTE-5016 Introduction to Robotics and Automation 5cr
TTE-7906 Machine Automation Thesis Presentation Seminar 0cr
Total 15cr
Complementary Courses
Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (20)
ACI-42076 System Identification 5cr
ACI-42086 Optimal and Robust Control System Design with Matlab 7cr
KIE-1076 Finnish for Beginners 2 3cr
OHJ-1106 Programming I 4cr
TTE-7016 Introduction to Modelling and Simulation (CAD/CAM) 2cr
Major and minor subjects
The students specialize in one of the two alternative areas, both of them worth 35 credits: Mechatronics and Micromachines or Factory Automation.
Students will study their minor subject based on their major. Students in Mechatronics and Micromachines study Control in Robotics and Automation as their minor. Students in Factory Automation will take Micromachines as minor studies.
Master's Thesis
The master's thesis is written on a subject connected to the major subject. The subject of the master's thesis may be applied for when a student has a sufficient amount of advanced studies in the major subject. The Faculty Council approves the subject of the master's thesis and appoints at least one examiner for the thesis, who is a professor or holds a doctoral degree in the major subject in question or for special reasons some other person appointed by the Faculty Council. The master's thesis is also evaluated by the Faculty Council. Those members of the Faculty Council who hold higher degrees participate in the evaluation.
The master's thesis is prepared individually. For special reasons it may also be accomplished in group work. In this case the contribution of each participant must be demonstrated. In connection with the thesis, the student has to write a maturity test, which is an essay on a topic related to the thesis. The test demonstrates the student's command of the thesis topic. The test has to be settled up with the examiner of thesis.
Language
The official language of the programme is English, i.e. courses, exams and student services are arranged in English. Consequently, proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. International students are required to submit an approved English language when applying to the programme. However, the course Finnish for Beginners (3 credits) is compulsory during the basic studies, as it gives a good basic knowledge of the language for everyday life and also provides a brief introduction to the Finnish culture.
Starting the studies
The academic year starts in the end of August and ends in the end of May. It is compulsory for the new students to participate in the orientation week for the international students which will be held in the end of August 2011. Durign the orientation week students will participate several info sessions about studying in TUT and in the programme.