Master's Program: Embedded Computing Systems (ECSY)
The program prepares specialists in embedded computing systems architecture, programming, and intelligent automation. Students acquire skills required in high-tech industries, including the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and cybersecurity. The program offers a double degree opportunity in cooperation with the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU).
The “Embedded Computing Systems” program is a double degree program in partnership with the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU). It combines advanced technological education, international experience, and industrial practice, giving graduates a competitive edge in computer engineering, robotics, digital systems, smart energy systems, and IoT.
Program Goals:
The program is designed to train specialists in embedded computing systems architecture, programming, and intelligent automation. Students gain competencies that are essential for high-tech industries such as IoT, automation, and cybersecurity. The program offers a double degree path through cooperation with RPTU.
Program Structure:
ECSY is a two-year master’s program requiring a total of 120 ECTS credits. The curriculum includes a core part, elective modules, and a master’s thesis. The core modules cover the fundamentals of embedded computing systems and provide equivalent instruction at both partner universities. The elective modules reflect the specific expertise and research areas of each participating university and their associated research institutes.
Career Opportunities:
The ubiquity and increasing complexity of embedded systems continuously drive demand for new professionals in the field. The ongoing trend toward digitalization makes embedded systems one of the main innovation drivers in the following sectors:
- Automotive industry
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Avionics and aerospace
- Telecommunications
- Medical equipment
- Public infrastructure (smart cities, smart rural)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Environmental monitoring
- Health and elderly care systems
Our graduates are employed in a wide range of companies within these sectors.
Designing embedded systems typically involves large, multidisciplinary engineering teams with diverse expertise. Specialists in this field often coordinate large-scale projects and facilitate communication across different engineering departments.
Our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to take responsibility in collaborative projects involving:
- Hardware architects and designers
- System engineers
- System software architects
- Application developers
- Design methodology specialists
- Verification and testing experts
- Quality assurance, safety, and cybersecurity experts
- Project managers
The successful careers of our graduates in both academia and industry demonstrate the high standards of teaching and research upheld by our program.
Admission Requirements:
For Georgian citizens, admission is based on the Unified Graduate Examination.
Required Academic Qualification:
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS
