Laurea Magistrale (Second cycle degree/Two year Master - 120 ECTS) in Telecommunications Engineering

The studyprogramme follows a learning path which is coherent with the profile of thereferred professional figures identified in the ISTAT category of professionalclassifications under point 2.1.1.4. Electronics and TelecommunicationsEngineers.

2ndcycle graduates will have in-depth knowledge of the specific subjects of thisclass, in particular in the fields of telecommunications systems and networks,information processing and transmission, telecommunication services, the designof telecommunications devices, circuits and equipment, free and guided propagationof electromagnetic fields. Ample room will be reserved for the study of modernassisted design, modelling and simulation methods. The 2nd cycleprogramme is completed by elective subjects which aim to produce professionalfigures with a broad knowledge base. The computer equipment and laboratoriesavailable for use at the university, and constantly being enhanced, allow forthe study of fields of application. Internships may also be performed incollaboration with public and private bodies and companies operating locally.

At the endof the Degree Programme, graduates will have acquired:

- In-depth knowledge of the typical systems in use in the sector;
-Proficiency in the advanced design of even particularly complex and innovativecomponents, systems, processes and services, using modern calculation anddesign methods;
- Ability todesign innovative components, systems and processes;
-Organisational and management skills even in complex industrial systems.Learning outcomes are achievedby a course curriculum aiming to produce graduates with a solid methodologicalbackground, integrated by specific practical skills deriving from targetedlaboratory experimentation, who are able to design and manage systems,processes and services both in the specific field of TelecommunicationsEngineering and in other contexts in which such technologies play an importantrole. For this purpose, 2nd cycle students are guided in theirunderstanding of problems, reference models and methods inherent to the designof modern telecommunication systems, as well as the relative standards and themost advanced technologies available for their concrete application.Methodological approaches are adopted throughout the study programme.Particular emphasis is placed on an organic focus on the fundamentalprinciples, the use of examples in the definition of technical and scientificapproaches, the presentation of environments and instruments which togethersupport the design of specific sectoral systems and architectures with a system-orientedvision. The specific skills will be completed by a solid background in physicsand mathematics, in-depth knowledge of the specific areas of study laid down inthe university degree class regulations for Computer Engineering, includingelectronic and computer engineering, also applied to business environments.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Second-cycle degree's graduates have a goodcommand of the methods and techniques used to design systems andinfrastructures concerning the acquisition, processing and transfer ofinformation, in order to deploy them mainly in telecommunication-based servicesand applications, as well as in other operational contexts.

Graduates possess thorough knowledge of:

- the operational aspects of mathematics,computer science, basic sciences.

- elements of the telecommunications fields thatexpand and strengthen the skills of the bachelor's degree graduate in order todream up and apply original ideas, particularly in research fields. Such skillsinclude design and innovation competencies in breakthrough sectors, such asadvanced telecommunications systems.

Capabilities will be developed through learningactivities, complementary and integrative activities, and further activitiessuch as internships and laboratories.

Learning techniques include seminars andtraining sessions (in the classroom or lab), project work, guided study andautonomous study. Oral exams, written exams and project work are used to verifythe student's preparation.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Programme's graduates:

-are capable of applying their knowledge, assessingand solving problems stemming from new and unfamiliar topics concerning broad,interdisciplinary electronic-related contexts;

-thoroughly understand the structure andfeatures of various devices and information transmission systems, and can applysuch competencies to advanced prototypes, autonomously evaluating theirperformance and foreseeing their operation;

-are capable of independently coordinating andleading experiments, research & development, testing, and quality controlsof conventional and unconventional items;

-are capable of leading design groups to determinebest-fit solutions and eventually bring products to market, negotiating withclients in collaboration with the Sales Department, coming up with adjustmentsand innovations. In this framework, graduates should be able to fully comprehendand map buyers' needs and wants, in order to translate them into technicalparameters. Moreover, they are able to detect and break down tasks, verify workoutcomes and integrate new resources into the team;

-can perform lab simulations or designprototypes, thoroughly know industry-specific industrial processes, are able toadjust or design devices catering to specific market demands;

-can carry out lab simulations or designprototypes specific to information engineering, evaluating them with ad hocschemes.

The aforementioned capabilities will be developedthrough direct, complementary and integrative learning activities, and furtheractivities such as internships and laboratories.

Learning techniques include seminars and training sessions (in theclassroom or lab), project work, guided study and autonomous study. Oral exams,written exams and project work are used to verify the student's preparation.

MAKING JUDGEMENTS

Programme's graduates:

-stay up to date on sector-specific methods,techniques and instruments, independently or through vocational courses;

-can merge competencies and manage complexity,as well as make judgements based on incomplete or partial information, mainlyin their field of expertise but also in the general area of information engineering.Furthermore, graduates should take social and ethical responsibilities intoaccount.

The aforementioned judgement capabilities willbe developed through direct, complementary and integrative learning activities,and through further activities such as internships and laboratories.

Learning techniques include seminars and training sessions (in the classroomor lab), project work, guided study and autonomous study. Oral exams, writtenexams and project work are deployed to verify the student's preparation.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Programme's graduates:

-are able to effectively communicate in English, both in writing and speaking;

-can work in team;

-can interact with professionals with different backgrounds;

-are able to clearly communicate their conclusions, as well as theknowledge and principles underpinning them, to a specialist and non-specialistaudience;

The aforementioned communication capabilities willbe developed through direct, complementary and integrative learning activitiesand further activities such as internships and laboratories.

Learning techniques include seminars and training sessions (in theclassroom or lab), project work, guided study and autonomous study. Oral exams,written exams and project work are used to verify the student's preparation.

Moreover, according to the criteria of the second-cycledegree and the relevant academic bodies, compulsory class attendance andactivities to improve the four linguistic skills (reading, writing, listeningand speaking) may be required.

LEARNING ABILITIES

Programme's graduates possess adequate learning abilities, able tocontinuously update and enhance their competencies and to improve their independentdesign and research activities.

The abovementioned capabilities are obtained through the all-round teachingactivities described in the telecommunications engineering regulations, particularlythose partially carried out without supervision.

The master's degree programme involves numerous methods to verify thatlearning outcomes are fully reached.