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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
TWO-YEAR MASTER'S PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Master's Degree
Programme in Electronic
and Mobile Commerce
The Master's Degree Programme in Electronic and Mobile
Commerce (EMC Programme) is comprehensive and up-
to-date with the latest research knowledge in information
systems in general, and electronic and mobile commerce in
particular.
The studies combine subject areas in business econom-
ics and management science with mobile service design
and e-commerce theory and practice. Students will acquire
professional skills in planning, developing, building, and im-
plementing electronic and mobile commerce products and
services, and solutions for successful business operations.
These are skills which are in great demand in multinational
companies worldwide. The programme offers an excellent
basis for a management and business career in the modern
digital economy.
The successful completion of this two-year full-time pro-
gramme results in the award of a Master of Science degree
in Business Administration.
The EMC Programme is offered by the Department of Infor-
mation Technologies and builds on research at the Institute
for AdvancedManagement Systems Research (IAMSR). IAMSR
is a research institute that carries out its research program in
interaction with the Finnish industry. The research program
on mobile commerce and mobile value services has been
running since 1999. It builds currently on cooperation both
with a dozen of Finnish companies and a network of research
groups at TUDelft, the Netherlands, University of Trento, Italy
andCityUniversity, Hong Kong. IAMSR is also amember of the
eBEREA network of six European and seven Chinese universi-
ties focusing on electronic and mobile commerce.
Structure of the Programme
Themainmodule of the programme is 25 cr inAdvanced Stud-
ies in Information Systems. Within that, the core courses are
Electronic Commerce (5 cr) and Mobile Value Services (5 cr).
The 25 crMinor is either in Innovation and Entrepreneurshipor
selected Basic and Intermediate Level courses in Information
Systems. In addition to themandatory courses in Philosophy,
AcademicWriting and Swedish, it is possible to take 15 cr free
optional studies. The Master's Thesis work (35 cr) is preceded
by the Advanced Seminar in Information Systems (7 cr).
Study Environment
The Department of Information Technologies is situated in
the Turku Science Park, in the ICT building, where research
groups and academic programmes meet, interact and col-
laborate with ICT companies. The EMC Programme is offered
by the Information Systems group within the Department of
Information Technologies, in close collaboration with the In-
stitute for AdvancedManagement Systems Research (IAMSR).
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Master's Degree
Programme in Embedded
Computing
This two year programme is designed to prepare its graduates
for the challenging design tasks in the Embedded Systems
Industry and leads to a Master of Science in Technology de-
gree (in Swedish diplomingenjör). After graduating students
will have both a good understanding of theoretical issues for
starting PhD studies, as well as practical competences for a
successful career as a designer in industry.
Throughout this programme the students may acquire the
following skills:
. Clear understanding of the theoretical backgrounds in
real-time processing, computing theory, systemarchitecture,
distributed systems, control and signal processing
. A thorough understanding of optimisation, evaluation and
verification process in embedded system design
. Knowledge in complex systems design methodologies
. Developing good communication and team-work skills in a
multicultural and multilingual environment
. Understanding and applying basic notions of project man-
agement
Study Environment
TheMaster's Degree Programme in Embedded Computing is
provided by the Department of Information Technologies at
Åbo Akademi University.
This programme is coordinated by the Embedded Systems
Laboratorywhichdoes research and educationon the practice
and theory of embedded and automation systems. A central
vision of the laboratory is to contribute to the development
of solutions for improving the energy-efficiency of systems,
both traditional ICT systems (mobile, Green-ICT), as well as
automation systems for energy production.
Cooperation
TheMaster's Degree Programme in Embedded Computing is
offered by both Åbo Akademi University and the University
of Turku. At Åbo Akademi University, the courses give a more
software oriented perspective to embedded computing, and
the minor in Innovation and Business Creation is mandatory.
Both programmes contain courses given by Åbo Akademi
University and the University of Turku. Through this arrange-
ment students canbenefit fromthe facilities and infrastructure
of both universities in the same contemporary building in the
heart of the Turku Science Park.
Structure of the Programme
TheMaster's Degree Programme in Embedded has a duration
of two academic years and accounts for 120 cr. The studies
consists of the following modules: the advanced module I
(20 cr), the advanced module II (30 cr), a mandatory minor
subject in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Master's
Thesis (30 cr), a mandatory language course (5 cr), and free
optional studies (15 cr).
For more information about the programme, please see:
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