Study programme title in Est.

Mehhatroonika

Study programme title in Engl.

Mechatronics

TalTech study programme code

MAHM02

MER study programme code

2059

Study programme version code

MAHM02/22

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Anton Rassõlkin

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

yes

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

Mechanics and metal work

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

Study programme aims and objectives

Educational aims of the curriculum:
- to develop complete understanding and wide knowledge in utilization of mechatronics technologies (ICT, Show more...
electronics, mechanics) in industry and everyday life and to design new mechatronical, automated and robotics devices;
- to create an overview of trends in mechatronics and in design of digital embedded systems, in development of automation and robotics systems for various applications (production, medicine and rehabilitation, metal, wood, paper and chemistry, energy and construction sector, etc.);
- to advance skills for utilizing ICT solutions and for design control software to improve human life quality and industry efficiency and to reduce environment footprint;
- to develop understanding in economic problems connected with design and employment of mechatronical systems, in operation on business environment and related teamwork and project management;
- to create preconditions for life-long learning and following studies (incl PhD studies) both in Estonia and outside and for specializing in more specific field.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Having completed the studies, the student:
- has systematic overview and wide knowledge in mechatronics (automation, Show more...
control systems, software systems, robotics etc.) and respective definitions, interdisciplinary connections, research methods and trends;
- employs appropriate methods and technologies in solving mechatronics, automation and robotics problems, solves problems in interdisciplinary team and assesses influences of the solutions and respective results and compiles appropriate engineering documentation;
- puts to use industrial process sensors, actuators, control systems, software and measurement instruments and designs and utilizes automation projects;
- employs him(her)self on professional activities both to solve individual as well as teamwork tasks, can argue, present results and solve profession related problems;
- associates oneself with civil society utilizing technical knowledge for the prosperity of the civil society and conducts ethically and has tolerant attitude towards various social values;
- associates and assesses one’s activity, company’s business activity, estimates business opportunities, and analyses the mutual influences on entrepreneurial and social sphere.

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. Show more...
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.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering (mechatronics)