COMPUTER ENGINEERING Degree Programme Profile
Basic Information
Qualification awarded
Master Degree in COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Qualification Type/Level
EHEA Second cycle, EQF level 7
Number of Years/credits
2 years; 120 ECTS
Mode of Study
Full-Time/Part-Time*
*All Degree Programmes are planned and organised for full-time students. It is possible, however (without special arrangements), to proceed through the course of study at one's own pace. This makes it possible, if necessary, to accommodate employment or other non-university activities or obligations.
Name of the Course Director and other contact information
President of the Degree Course Council:
Prof. MARCO AVVENUTI
Email marco.avvenuti@unipi.it
Department of DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE
Internationalization Coordinator (CAI):
Prof. Luca Sanguinetti
Email luca.sanguinetti@unipi.it
Language of Teaching
English
Admission Requirements
Formal Requirements
Italian First cycle qualification (Laurea) or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area, with possible extra work if required competences are lacking.
Possible assessment prior knowledge and competences
Obligatory entrance exam for orientation purposes (non-selective).
Required knowledge and competences support programmes
Students whose curricula show lacuna may need to take extra first cycle course units before admission.
General Information
Programme Profile
The Master programme in Computer Engineering provides its students with a solid and in-depth education, in line with the needs of innovation in the field of computer engineering. The course further advances the students’ knowledge portfolio in both the fundamental sciences and the engineering disciplines. This allows graduates to interact with engineering professionals from all backgrounds, as well as to complete their mastering of computer engineering.
The course includes a common set of learning activities, which go in-depth into methodological and engineering disciplines and completes the expertise in computer engineering. Students can then choose among three tracks, namely: Computer Systems and Networks, Cyber-physical systems, and Cybersecurity. The first one advances further on large-scale computing and networking infrastructures, the second one provides students with expertise on embedded systems and the internet of things and, finally, the last one focuses on the design of secure systems and applications.
Key Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master programme in Computer Engineering will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in the following disciplines:
- computer systems and architectures for data processing and storage on a large scale;
- HW/SW platforms for web-based services;
- intelligent systems;
- network architectures and protocols;
- multimedia information management;
- mobile applications;
- embedded systems and sensor networks;
- Internet of Things;
- secure systems and applications;
Occupational Profile/s of Graduates
- Project Engineer of advanced networking/multimedia/e-commerce services
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Cloud Computing Architect/Strategist
- Development manager for Industry 4.0
- Mobile & IoT Solutions Engineer
- Chief Information Officer
- IT consultant
- Researcher in public/private labs
Access to further study
The Master programme in COMPUTER ENGINEERING allows the graduate to compete for entry into a Third Cycle programme/doctoral school.
Assessment methods, examination regulations, and grading
Assessment is normally by means of an oral or written examination; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other elements (participation in discussion, written or oral reports, commentary of texts etc. ) are foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles.
The grading system for the course units consists of 30 possible points, plus 'lode' (cum laude) in case of excellence. Marks are given by the lecturer based on the performance as ascertained in a public examination by a board of at least two teachers. The main exam sessions are held in June/July; September; and January; students may resit exams**.
Actual grading curves differ in different degree programmes. The University of Pisa provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution, of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme, in order to facilitate the comparison with other grading systems. ---> Link to ECTS Grading Table
An overall mark is given on the occasion of the 'Final Exam', when a written research text is presented and discussed. The final overall mark is calculated based on the results of the marks obtained in the single course units and the final exam, and is based on 110 possible points, with the possible further mention of honours ("lode" or cum laude).
**The exam sessions are organised into sessions (the dates vary according to the Department and are published in the Department's academic calendar). In each session there are a certain number of 'appelli' [calls], or dates on which the examination for each course unit may be taken. The 'appelli' are fixed by the teacher. The students choose which of the appelli they wish to respond to. In most cases, it is obligatory to sign up before the specified date.
Requirements (regulations) to obtain the qualification
See course structure diagram and available courses.
For additional information, go to the programme website https://computer.ing.unipi.it/ce-lm