Communicative Electronics
Study programme title in Est.
Elektroonika ja kommunikatsioonitehnoloogiad
Study programme title in Engl.
Communicative Electronics
TalTech study programme code
IVEM11
MER study programme code
109026
Study programme version code
IVEM11/22
Faculty / college
I - School of Information Technologies
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Andres Eek
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Electronics and automation
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the curriculum is to provide graduates the skills and knowledge to create,
analyze and develop intelligent electronic systems, communication systems, and their components, using electrical and physical principles, communication technologies and signal processing methods.
In addition to advanced knowledge in chosen field of engineering, the curriculum is aiming at providing practical experience of working in a team of specialists in technology sector, as well as interdisciplinary outlook through a range of elective subjects, e.g. microelectronics, robotics, telecommunication services, entrepreneurship, fundamentals of cyber security, etc.
The graduates with Master degree will find jobs in both large and SME-type industry enterprises and engineering companies as electronic engineers developing communication devices and systems, electronic components and systems included in energy management and computing systems, etc. Graduates are able to apply their education in research and development projects in universities, research, healthcare and other public institutions. The graduates can also continue studies in a doctoral program. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
The program graduate:
- creates and develops smart electronic and communication systems and their components,
using electrical and physical principles, communication technologies and signal processing methods;
- has functional overview of basic ideas and principles, state-of-the-art and future trends in electronics and communication engineering specialties;
- an identify interdisciplinary problems in the specialisation-related fields and is able to provide creative solutions using appropriate technologies together with modelling and/or assessing the possible outcomes;
- has the knowledge in entrepreneurship and engineering industry’s ways of working, applies this knowledge in organising engineering activities in the field of electronics, communication and semiconductors/nanomaterials;
- is able to work in teams of specialists, to communicate and present the ideas and solutions orally and in writing, including in form of technical documentation;
- is capable to fulfil a role of technology specialist in domestic and international organizations, to participate in research and development projects and continue studies in a doctoral program;
- understands different aspects of engineer’s responsibility in sustainable co-functioning of human beings, nature and technology. 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
General studies
12.0
Core studies
18.0
Special studies
60.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 6: Electronics Engineering
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         MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      - providing knowledge about recognizing business opportunities, and developing, evaluating and applying business ideas;

      - explaining analysis and calculation methods used in business plan development, improving business plan presentation skills;
      - Improving professional writing and presentation skills in English, and/or providing basic knowledge about Estonian language and culture (acc. to choice of elective courses).       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having finished the studies, a student:
      - knows how to evaluate business opportunities and analyze how entrepreneurship environment affects enterprise's activities;

      - knows how to define business opportunities in selected technology areas;
      - has practical experience in business plan writing, and knows how to justify and present implementation of a business idea;
      - depending on the elective courses selected, has deeper knowledge about professional writing and presentation skills in English, and/or has basic knowledge about Estonian language and culture.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Estonian Language and Culture
      MLE0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      English for Science and Research
      MLI0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Critical Thinking, Ethics and Scientific Literacy
      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, Electronics 18.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      - Provide the characterization, overview of development process and electronic equipment used in information and data acquisition systems.

      - Provide overview modern of complex embedded systems and their design, with specific emphasis on processing data in real time.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - is able to evaluate the and take into account the functional parameters,
      characteristics and is able to find the best schematic and signal processing methods for embedded and communication systems;
      - is able to implement data acquisition systems in technology and production as well as scientific experiments;
      - understands the concepts of embedded systems and embedded systems design flow, requirements to embedded software. Is able to develop software;
      - understands the specifics related to the development of embedded real-time systems, the dependability (availability, reliability, safety, security) of embedded systems. Is familiar with low-power design and masters power/performance optimization techniques.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Embedded Systems
      IAS0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Data Acquisition Means and Methods
      IEE1720
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Real-Time Embedded Systems
      IEE1740
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Electronics 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - introduce system level design concepts of an electronic system or sub-system;

      - provide fundamentals of radio electronics, embedded systems, signal processing, etc;
      - provide knowledge about modern complex embedded systems and their design, with specific emphasis on processing data in real time;
      - expanding variety of career paths by advancing knowledge in different application areas, e.g. mechatronics, test and diagnostics, microelectronics, robotics.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing the module, a student:
      - understands the design principles of analog systems, application-specific selection of architecture and development of full solution;

      - explains physical and technical features of a radio system and their limitations, operation principles and calculation of major parameters;
      - understands the concepts of embedded systems and embedded systems design flow, incl. requirements to embedded software, power/performance optimization, dependability;
      - selects and applies basic methods for signal analysis in time and frequency domain;
      - applies the obtained knowledge according to the area of application, incl. as basis for advancing the knowlege further if necessary.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Mechatronics Systems Modeling and Control
      EEM0090
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      2.0
      2.0
      H
      S
      Electronic System Design
      IEE1520
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      RF Electronics
      IEE1560
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Master Seminar
      IEP1060
      6.0
      3.0
      0.0
      0.0
      3.0
      H
      S
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Advanced Robotics
      EEM0080
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Foundations and Management of Cyber Security
      IAS0420
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Dependability and Fault Tolerance
      IAS0530
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Integrated Circuits and Simulations
      IEE1530
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Test and Diagnostics
      IEE1540
      6.0
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Electronics
      IEE1550
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Cognitronics
      IEE1570
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Impedance Spectroscopy
      IEE1580
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Networks of Smart Things
      IEE1630
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Signal Processing Methods and Algorithms
      IEE1710
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Applied Signal Processing
      IEE1711
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      HW and SW Aspects of Microcontrollers
      IEE1730
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Lab-on-a-chip
      IEE1820
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Microelectronics
      IEE1830
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Biomedical Sensors
      IHB0160
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 30.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Projects and Practical Training 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - to develop skills to express himself/herself professionally in speech and writing;

      - to advance skills to plan, develop, present and defend professional projects;
      - to create opportunities to work in a research and development teams, e.g. designing devices and systems and/or in academic research.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a atudent:
      - expresses himself/herself professionally both in speech and in writing, takes part in discussions;

      - plans, develops, presents and defends device and system development projects;
      - works individually and in a team.       Show more...
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Prototyping
      IEP1010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      SK
      Practical Training (Internship)
      IEP1020
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Teaching Practice (Internship)
      IEP1030
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Mechatronics and Smart Systems Project
      UTT0110
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Free Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      - to provide an opportunity to get acquainted with special topics or wider philosophical problems;

      - to develop systematic thinking and ability of analysis, comprehension by moving from single to common.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Student who pass the module knows, is able to explain and apply the knowledge obtained during the free choice studies.
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         MODULE: MSc Thesis 24.0 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 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...
    • +
         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
      • +
           1st Semester
      • +
           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester
  • +
       MAIN SPECIALITY 7: Communication Engineering
    • +
         MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      - providing knowledge about recognizing business opportunities, and developing, evaluating and applying business ideas;

      - explaining analysis and calculation methods used in business plan development, improving business plan presentation skills;
      - Improving professional writing and presentation skills in English, and/or providing basic knowledge about Estonian language and culture (acc. to choice of elective courses).       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having finished the studies, a student:
      - knows how to evaluate business opportunities and analyze how entrepreneurship environment affects enterprise's activities;

      - knows how to define business opportunities in selected technology areas;
      - has practical experience in business plan writing, and knows how to justify and present implementation of a business idea;
      - depending on the elective courses selected, has deeper knowledge about professional writing and presentation skills in English, and/or has basic knowledge about Estonian language and culture.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Estonian Language and Culture
      MLE0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      English for Science and Research
      MLI0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Critical Thinking, Ethics and Scientific Literacy
      MNF5510
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Core Studies, Communication 18.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      - provide the characterization, overview of development process and electronic equipment used in information and data acquisition systems;

      - provide an overview and basic knowledge of signal processing systems, methods, and tools, their features and capabilities. Teaching signal processing applications in communication and embedded systems.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - is able to judge the and take into account the functional parameters,
      characteristics and is able to find the best schematic and signal processing methods for embedded and communication systems;
      - is able to implement data acquisition systems in technology and production as well as scientific experiments;
      - knows and and is able to implement the signal processing methods for embedded and communication systems;
      - is able to critically evaluate the computational results of communications systems and signal processing algorithms modelling obtained by software packages for technical computing (MATLAB, Simulink etc.).       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Signal Processing Methods and Algorithms
      IEE1710
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Applied Signal Processing
      IEE1711
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Data Acquisition Means and Methods
      IEE1720
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Communication 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - To advance student’s fundamental knowledge of telecommunication theory and systems.

      - Providing opening for a variety of career paths by advancing knowledge in different application areas, e.g. antennas, telecommunication services, multimedia, networks of smart things.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - Is able apply appropriate methods for channel capacity and reliability estimation and improvement,
      knows the types and appliactions of coding methods.
      - Explains novel and existing technologies used for telecommunication systems.
      - Is able to select and apply basic methods for signal analysis in time and frequency domain.
      - Understands the concepts of embedded systems and embedded systems design flow, incl. requirements to embedded software, power/performance optimization, dependability.
      - Applies the obtained knowledge according to the area of application, incl. as basis for advancing the knowlege further if necessary.
      Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Communication Theory
      IEE1610
      6.0
      3.0
      2.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      System Aspects in Communications
      IEE1620
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Networks of Smart Things
      IEE1630
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Master Seminar
      IEP1060
      6.0
      3.0
      0.0
      0.0
      3.0
      H
      S
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Advanced Robotics
      EEM0080
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Mechatronics Systems Modeling and Control
      EEM0090
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      2.0
      2.0
      H
      S
      Embedded Systems
      IAS0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Foundations and Management of Cyber Security
      IAS0420
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Dependability and Fault Tolerance
      IAS0530
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Integrated Circuits and Simulations
      IEE1530
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Electronics
      IEE1550
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      RF Electronics
      IEE1560
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Radiolocation and Navigation Systems
      IEE1640
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Antennas and RF Planning
      IEE1650
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Telecommunication Services and Network Application Frameworks
      IEE1670
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S2
      Multimedia Technologies
      IEE1680
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      HW and SW Aspects of Microcontrollers
      IEE1730
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Real-Time Embedded Systems
      IEE1740
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Lab-on-a-chip
      IEE1820
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Microelectronics
      IEE1830
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Biomedical Sensors
      IHB0160
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 30.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Projects and Practical Training 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - to develop skills to express himself/herself professionally in speech and writing;

      - to advance skills to plan, develop, present and defend professional projects;
      - to create opportunities to work in a research and development teams, e.g. designing devices and systems and/or in academic research.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a atudent:
      - expresses himself/herself professionally both in speech and in writing, takes part in discussions;

      - plans, develops, presents and defends device and system development projects;
      - works individually and in a team.       Show more...
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Prototyping
      IEP1010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      SK
      Practical Training (Internship)
      IEP1020
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Teaching Practice (Internship)
      IEP1030
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Mechatronics and Smart Systems Project
      UTT0110
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Free Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      - to provide an opportunity to get acquainted with special topics or wider philosophical problems;

      - to develop systematic thinking and ability of analysis, comprehension by moving from single to common.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Student who pass the module knows, is able to explain and apply the knowledge obtained during the free choice studies.
    • +
         MODULE: MSc Thesis 24.0 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 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...
    • +
         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
      • +
           1st Semester
      • +
           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester