Study programme title in Est.
Võrgutehnoloogiad ja -teenused
Study programme title in Engl.
Communications Networks and Services
TalTech study programme code
IAVM23
MER study programme code
238582
Study programme version code
IAVM23/25
Faculty / college
I - School of Information Technologies
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Andres Eek
Language of instruction
Estonian
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Informatics and Information Technology
Broad area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Study field
Information and Communication Technologies
Curriculum group
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not elsewhere classified
Access conditions
Bachelor's degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the study programme is to provide a graduate student with the skills and knowledge to design,
implement, manage and upgrade networks, systems (incl. infrastructure), and services in the information and communication technology (ICT) domain.
In addition to comprehensive knowledge in the field of ICT, the curriculum offers students practical experiences of teamwork and an interdisciplinary view in related fields, including e-governance, cyber security, software development, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, etc.
The graduates with Master degree will find employment opportunities as State structure developers in ICT domain and as intelligent customers on non-ICT domain, i.e. as specialists who cooperate in order to create innovative technological solutions which serve different sectors of economy. A separate target group involves national structures, the field of defense and security, and the government sector of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
Graduates are able to apply their education in research and development projects in universities, research, and other public institutions. The graduates may also continue their studies in a doctoral program. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
The graduate:
- understands the current developments, challenges,
economic factors and global trends of ICT networks, service platforms and end-user services based on them and continuously improves his/her knowledge;
- identifies, defines and analyzes problems related to the development of ICT systems and chooses modern methods, technologies and tools to solve them;
- evaluates risks, security, and reliability of solutions both in the development and operation phases, implements the necessary measures for risk management;
- plans, develops, and documents ICT projects following recognized methodologies and best practices;
- works independently as well as in a project team, is aware of project management principles and supervises co-workers, if required. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Communications Networks and Services
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MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to:
- provide knowledge about recognizing business opportunities, and developing, evaluating and applying business ideas;
- explain analysis and calculation methods used in business plan development, improve business plan presentation skills;
- improve professional writing and presentation skills (incl. in English). Show more... Learning outcomes
Having completed the module, a student:
- evaluates business
opportunities in selected technology areas and analyzes how entrepreneurship environment affects enterprise's activities;
- compiles a business plan, motivates the business idea and presents it;
- according to choice of electives, expresses thoughts and work results proffessionally both in writing and oral presentations (incl. in English). Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
TMJ3300
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MLI0010
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
E
SK
MMJ5250
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
MNF5510
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Core studies 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to:
- provide a platform for solving professional assingments, considering three key aspects: cybersecurity, reliability and design thinking;
- complement (and update, if necessary) student's mathematics toolbox. Show more... Learning outcomes
Having passed the module, a student:
- takes into consideration sustainability in society and interests of users and other stakeholders;
- utilises design thinking in professional context, critically analyses concepts and user feedback, modifies and develops ideas accordingly;
- understands cybersecurity and reliability aspects in ICT networks and services, applies them in all phases of solving proffessional assignments (planning, development, operation);
- utilises appropriate mathematical tools for solving proffessional assignments, expands the toolbox if required. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IAS0530
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
IEP2050
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
S
ITC8250
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
H
SK
YMX8160
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
SK
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MODULE: Projects and Practical Training 12.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to
- develop skills to express himself/herself professionally in speech and writing;
- advance skills to plan, develop, present and defend professional projects;
- create opportunities to work in a research and development teams, e.g. designing services and systems and/or in academic research. Show more... Learning outcomes
Having passed the module, a atudent:
- expresses himself/herself professionally and concisely both in speech and in writing, takes part in discussions;
- plans, develops, presents and defends device and system development projects;
- is capable to work independently as well as in a project team, is aware of project management principles and supervises co-workers, if required; Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IEP1010
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
H
SK
IEP1020
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
IEP1030
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
ITS8055
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
UTT0110
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
H
K
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Electives 36.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide deeper professional knowledge according to the competence profile chosen by the student. In addition to communications networks and services,
the profile comprises fields that are closely interlinked, eg. cyber security, radio propagation, software development, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. Show more... Learning outcomes
Having completed the module, a student:
- is aware of the theoretical trends, relevant problems and application areas according to chosen profile of professional competence;
- selects and utilises appropriate methods and technologies in order to solve professional assignments, models and/or evaluates possible outcomes;
- has wide understanding of terms and concepts, theory and research methods in the professional field, continuously updates one's knowledge. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IAS0320
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
IDU1550
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
IEE1110
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
SK
IEE2560
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
IEE2580
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
IEE2610
6.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
IEE2630
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
IEE2640
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
A
K
IEE2650
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
IEE2670
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
ITC8075
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITI0210
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
ITX8071
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
Total: at least 36.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Free Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide an opportunity to get acquainted
with special topics or wider philosophical problems; Show more... Learning outcomes
Having completed the module a student knows, explains and applies the knowledge obtained during the free choice studies.
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MODULE: MSc Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of Master Thesis is to integrate the knowledge and skills obtained during the studies into form of a compact research and development work.
The skills developed while working on Master Thesis include reviewing literature, self expression, logical presentation of results and working individually as well as a part of team. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing the Thesis a student:
- collects and creatively evaluates information using adequate methods and means;
- explains the professional problems in speech and writing, is able to defend and reason the solutions;
- is able to transfer existing knowledge and improve it through life-long learning Show more...
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