Educational goals

The Master’s in Computer Engineering seeks to produce professionals with an advanced knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the engineering disciplines in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), multimedia, automation and service engineering sectors, with an eye toward the economic and managerial problems typical of firms and market contexts.The courses are taught in English, the principal language in the ICT sector.At the end of the programme the graduate will be able to identify, analyze, formalize and solve in an innovative fashion the main (even complex) problems typical of computer and automatics engineering and of a new discipline known as service science, which is radically changing the use of computer technology in companies and in the provision of services. The graduate will be able to build a flexible professional career, and one that keeps pace with the evolution of technology and an international job market that mainly uses English. He will also have the possibility of undertaking research in a national or international organization or company. To this end the Master’s programme focuses in particular on providing more in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects already acquired in the preceding bachelor’s degree and on teaching the more innovative technologies, so that this preparation will not soon become obsolete but will easily keep pace with trends in the world of ICT. As a consequence the graduate will be able to confidently deal with new problems equipped with the conceptual tools needed to update his competencies over time.The theoretical aspects are complemented by important laboratory work which, together with the preparation of the thesis, allows the student to apply the theoretical notions learned to practical problems.The courses, which give particular emphasis to methodological aspects, will be organized so as to also provide engineering competencies for undertaking highly-trained activities in the following professional fields:- the design and development of multimedial systems and computing environments;- the characterization and analysis of architectural and infrastructural works and the provision of advanced services;- the design and analysis of information processing in real time and for specialized applications;- the design, supervision and control of robotic systems;- the design of systems of automation for industry and services;- methodologies for modeling, simulating, and controlling complex systems;- the analysis, design and management of systems and services for the territory and environment;- the design and management of information systems for firms, individuals and public administrations. The Master’s programme also seeks to provide the academic background for more advanced work for future study (second-level Master’s and research doctorate). The programme calls for a certain number of courses fundamental for this field and a group of courses that are necessary for high-level professional activities.These course are adapted to keep pace with technological evolution in the areas of systems, networks, multimediality, automation and services. Elective course are also offered to allow the student to vary his background and gain the greater flexibility indispensable for a professional career. The programme also prepares the student for professional certification in the computer field, in particular in line with the CF and EUCIP European standards. Some of the courses will be given in Italian.

Career opportunities

There are many job opportunities available to the graduate in computer engineering, and the opportunities are continuing to expand along with the spreading popularity of these disciplines. The manufacturing and service sectors constantly demand professionals who are able to use advanced computer solutions that keep pace with the evolution of technology. Below are some of the most common professional careers open in the area of systems, multimediality, automation and services:- management and design of information systems for firms, individuals and public administrations;- the design and management of architectural and infrastructural works and advanced services for networks and for the web;- the design and analysis of information processing in real time and for specialized applications;- the design and analysis of information processing systems in real time and for specialized applications;- the design and development of multimedial systems and data processing environments;- the design of systems of automation for industry and services;- the design, supervision and control of robotic systems;- methodologies for modeling, simulating, and controlling complex systems;- the management of logistics and/or of customer services in industrial firms;- operational management in the banking, insurance and similar sectors;- operational management in the business and technical sectors in the telecommunications and energy fields;- technical organization in health agencies and the public administration;- the design of service systems with the above-mentioned organizations or with consulting and systems integration firms.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the master's degree program, students must hold a bachelor's degree (including those obtained under the regulations preceding DM 509/1999 and subsequent amendments and integrations), or a three-year university diploma, or another foreign qualification recognized as suitable by the competent authorities of the University. Additionally, admission requires meeting curriculum requirements and having adequate initial preparation. Access to the master's degree in Computer Engineering presupposes a solid knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a good preparation in basic subjects and specific subjects in the fields of computer science and automation. These competencies are specified in the educational regulations of the master's degree program in terms of curriculum requirements, defining the minimum number of university educational credits (CFU) that the candidate must have acquired in their previous academic career. These credits are related to various educational activities prescribed by current regulations, specific scientific-disciplinary sectors, and/or groups of scientific-disciplinary sectors, recognized as suitable by the Educational Council. Additionally, students must be proficient in using the English language, both in written and oral form, including disciplinary lexicons. The required level of proficiency will be specified in the educational regulations of the master's degree program, referring to the competence levels indicated in the Common European Framework established by the Council of Europe. Admission to the Master's Degree Program is also subject to the verification of the candidate's personal preparation, according to criteria and methods established by the Faculty Council upon proposal of the Educational Council.