InsIght LIes wIthIn Your PersPectIve Master's PrograMMes 2010 Helsinki University of tecHnology contents welcome to tkk and aalto university! this is tkk aalto university studying at tkk admission requirements and application procedure finland 3 4 5 6 7 8 Master's PrograMMes at tKK faculty of chemistry and materials science Master's Programme in Forest Products Technology Master's Programme in Process Systems Engineering faculty of electronics, communications and automation 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Master's Programme in Communications Ecosystem Master's Programme in Communications Engineering Master's Programme in Electrical Engineering Master's Programme in Micro- and Nanotechnology Master's Programme in Radio Science and Engineering Erasmus Mundus SpaceMaster faculty of engineering and architecture Master's Programme in Environmental Technology Master's Programme in Geoinformatics Master's Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance EMMEP ­ Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme faculty of information and natural sciences Master's Programme in Bioinformatics Master's Programme in Foundations of Advanced Computing Master's Programme in Machine Learning and Data Mining Master's Programme in Mobile Computing ­ Services and Security Master's Programme in Service Design and Engineering Master's Programme in Service Management and Engineering Master's Programme in Strategy NordSecMob ­ Master's Programme in Security and Mobile Computing 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 weLcoMe to tKK and aaLto unIversItY! Helsinki University of technology (tkk) is a 160-year-old institution providing education and carrying out research in engineering and architecture. established in 1849 as a technical school, the institution has gradually developed into a modern university of technology with a hundred-year history in doctoral education. tkk is and has throughout its history been a pathbreaker in high technology and engineering in finland. today, tkk has about 15 000 students, and it accounts for almost 40% of the Masters of science in technology and close to 60% of the Doctors of science in technology granted in finland. At the beginning of 2010, tkk will become part of Aalto University together with the Helsinki school of economics and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. tkk is the largest partner in this merger, and Aalto University will continue tkk's long tradition in high-quality engineering education and top-class scientific research. At the same time, the merger opens up new interesting study possibilities and new worlds of research. our aim is to create a new learner- and learning-centred teaching and studying culture for the best students. tkk offers a wide variety of master's programmes in english, and an increasing number of international students study on our campus; with our our 1300 international students of about 90 nationalities you are in good company. the over 150 leisure associations maintained by the student Union of tkk, ranging from the symphony orchestra to the diving club, provide a refreshing counterbalance to the demanding studies. choose your favourite among our master's programmes and join us at tkk and Aalto University! Matti Pursula rector 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 thIs Is tKK a university of excellence in education and research tkk is the oldest university of technology in finland and a pioneer in the field of technology in the country: its fields of education and research cover all areas of technology that are of importance to the finnish economy, including architecture. tkk is committed to the provision of high-quality education. it aims to equip the students with a firm foundation of knowledge needed in various fields of technology to allow them to continuously develop professionally and to ensure that they meet the requirements of an increasingly international operating environment. the otaniemi area is a unique concentration of high technology and expertise where, in addition to tkk, many significant research centres, such as vtt technical research centre of finland, the geological survey of finland (gtk) and the centre for Metrology and Accreditation (Mikes) are situated. in addition, it is surrounded by the active business zone of Pohjoistapiola and keilaniemi, which is home to headquarters of several significant companies like nokia, kone and neste oil, as well as to providers of various support services for businesses and new companies, such as technopolis and foundation for finnish inventions. Altogether about 600 companies are located in the campus science park and the surrounding areas, providing tkk students with good possibilities for cooperation and interaction with companies. otaniemi has the highest concentration of high technology in the nordic countries. it has been chosen twice as one of the most innovative areas in europe, and it has also been awarded the eU Award of excellence. a university with a unique Location tkk is located on the otaniemi campus in espoo, approximately 10 km from the city centre of Helsinki, the lively capital of finland. the Helsinki region attracts international students with its high-standard education, the interesting nordic identity which is a mixture of east and west, hundreds of cultural events, friendly people and the beauty of the northern nature. Facts and figures · founded in 1849, granted university status in 1908 · four faculties, 25 departments · 17 master's programmes, 5 erasmus Mundus programmes and one nordic Master programme instructed completely in english · 250 professors · 15 000 students ­ 1 300 international students of over 90 different nationalities · ca. 1000 master's degrees and 160 doctoral degrees awarded each year · 42% of finnish engineers (M.sc.) and architects, 50 % of Doctors of science in technology graduate from tkk · extensive international cooperation and exchange programmes · Member of clUster (consortium linking Universities of science and technology for education and research) and nordic 5 tech 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 aaLto unIversItY Aalto University is a new university to be formed by Helsinki school of economics (Hse), the University of Art and Design Helsinki (taik) and Helsinki University of technology (tkk) on January 1, 2010. All students of the merging universities will concurrently become students of Aalto University. Aalto University is an international community of 20 000 students and 4 000 staff, which will build on the current assets of Hse, taik, and tkk. Aalto University aims at further deepening the individual expertise of each partner university, and opening up a world of possibilities for multidisciplinary education and research. further information on Aalto University: www.aalto.fi 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 studYIng at tKK the master's programmes at tkk lead to the degree of Master of science (technology/Architecture). the extent of the degree is 120 credits (ects), including a 30-credit thesis. the education provided in the degree programmes is organised so as to allow students to earn approximately 60 credits in one academic year and to earn a master's degree in two years. the master's programmes introduced in this brochure are instructed completely in english. All of them qualify the students for doctoral studies. the academic year begins 1 August and ends 31 July. teaching is provided in a four-period cycle (two in the autumn and two in the spring term) and examinations are held both at the beginning and at the end of each period. the autumn term runs from the beginning of september until around 20 December, and the spring term from early January until around 20 May. structure of the degree master's thesis 30 cr m 10 cr methodological principles advanced module b2 20 cr w 20 cr elective studies intermediate module a3 20 cr c 20 cr special module 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 adMIssIon requIreMents and aPPLIcatIon Procedure eligible applicants for a master's programme must hold a bachelor's degree in the same field or in a relevant one. students in their final year towards a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply, provided that they will graduate no later than on 31 July 2010. furthermore, international applicants must provide an official language certificate proving their proficiency in english (toefl, ielts, cAe or cPe). the eligibility of the applicant will be determined by the Admission services, while the applicability of the degree will be determined by the degree programme in question. the final admission decision will be made based on an academic assessment by the programme staff. Admission to the programme is granted on a competitive basis - the applicants are assessed on the basis of their academic record and compared to each other. only the best applicants gain admission. Applicants for a master's degree fill in an online application form at https://eage.tkk.fi. the form is available during the application period 4 January ­ 26 February 2010. Before filling in the application form, please take care to read the instructions and admission requirements specified on our web pages. After you have filled in the form, print it out and send it with all the required documents to tkk. incomplete or late applications will not be processed. Please note that the erasmus Mundus Programmes have their own application procedures and schedules. for more information on all above mentioned matters, please see www.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 FInLand finland is a european country of 5.2 million inhabitants. the northernmost country in the world after iceland, finland has sweden, norway, estonia, and russia as the neighbouring countries. it is a member of the european Union and traditionally cooperates closely with other nordic countries. finland is a parliamentary republic with a multi-party political system. the economy of finland is based on private ownership and free enterprise. the traditional main manufacturing areas are the forest, metal and chemical industries and construction. certain high-tech fields, such as computers and communications equipment, have grown spectacularly to become the leading industries. finland is the world leader in the development of mobile phones and mobile networks. finland's main trading partners are germany, sweden, great Britain, the United states and russia. the majority of finns speak finnish as their mother tongue, but some six percent speak swedish. A third language, saami, spoken by a very small minority in northernmost lapland, has as an official status alongside finnish and swedish. As a visitor, you do not need to speak and understand any of these languages, since most finns, at least young people, speak english and often also many other foreign languages. finland is also a land of four seasons, with moderate weather and long days in the summer, but cold weather and long nights in the winter. Many finns, as well as many foreigners, think the best thing in finland is the unspoiled countryside with its lakes and forests, still relatively untouched by serious pollution. education - the strong foundation of Finland the welfare of finnish society is built on education, culture and knowledge. All children are guaranteed opportunities for study and self-development according to their abilities, irrespective of their place of residence, language or financial status. the school network is extensive, and basic education is completely free of charge. the students' learning outcomes and education in general are assessed in an encouraging and supporting manner. the aim is to produce information that promotes the development of both schools and students. finland has one of the most comprehensive university networks in europe. in 2010, there are 17 universities in the country. in proportion to the size of the higher education sector, students are offered an exceptionally large share of education in english. in 2005, the degree structure of finnish universities was reformed to improve its international compatibility. All degree programmes have adopted a joint european credit transfer system (ects), which facilitates international transparency and recognition of finnish degrees at a global level. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of chemistry and Materials science Master's Programme in Forest Products technology http://chemat.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ this master's programme offered by the Department of forest Products technology, faculty of chemistry and Materials sciences at tkk is unique, because it covers almost every aspect of converting raw wood into a product, whether it be a glossy magazine or a cosy wooden interior with a parquet floor. studying in the Master's Programme in forest Products technology provides students with diversified skills. our teachers are experts with both academic and industrial experience of the field; besides providing theoretical knowledge, they put great emphasis on practice-oriented learning through, for instance, laboratory exercises and excursions to industrial sites. our master's programme introduces you to the various uses of wood and wood technology, from sawn wood and plywood to the manufacture of furniture. in the field of chemical forest products, our activities cover the products and processes of both forest products chemistry and pulping and paper-making technology. the most recent addition to our curriculum is printing technology. the Master's Programme in forest Products technology offers the following specialisation options: forest Products chemistry, chemical Pulping technology, Paper Manufacturing technology, Paper converting technology, Printing technology, environmental technology within Process industry, and Wood Product technology. Renewable materials are the basis of the studies of Forest Products Technology. Here the students' task is to evaluate the quality of veneers for furniture. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of chemistry and Materials science Master's Programme in Process systems engineering http://chemat.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information Process systems engineering (Pse) deals with the scientific aspects of the design and operation of chemical processes as integrated dynamic production systems. the key topics include the integration of chemical engineering and computer-based techniques to facilitate design, operation and management in the process industries. the objective of the programme is to provide companies with skilled people capable of developing and maintaining global production systems, which consist of production resources and technologies. the programme is offered by the Department of Biotechnology and chemical technology. content of the programme the programme offers three majors in three main laboratories. Process Automation provides education on process control and automation, focusing primarily on industrial applications, and covering supervisory and millwide control systems. Plant design includes preliminary process design, cost engineering, process simulation, and environmental and safety aspects of design. our teaching promotes problem-based learning, and the coursework includes practical design projects carried out in groups and guided by industrial engineers from related companies. chemical engineering concentrates on heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, unit operations and engineering thermodynamics. its applications cover all areas of the process industries and life science industries: the medical, biotechnical, chemical, electronic and pulp and paper industries. the master's thesis is a supervised, independent research project carried out in an industrial company or at a research institute. the combination of a wide spectrum of research with an extensive range of courses provides the students with a sound basis for acquiring the knowledge and experience necessary for a successful professional career. this unique combination includes an integrated approach to product design and process operation, attention to industrially relevant problems, collaborative projects with industry and guidance of students in industrial placements. Pse graduates are offered challenging career opportunities and equipped with skills needed to adapt to the changing demands of different fields or employers such as the chemical, metal and forest industries, automation suppliers, consulting companies, research institutes and universities. Laboratory work: Growing of bacterial cells in bioreactor for biofuel production. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation Master's Programme in communications ecosystem http://electronics.tkk.fi/comecos the Master's Programme in communications ecosystem expands from technology to business aspects of communications networks and services. the aim of the programme is to educate professionals with multiple skills and to promote collaboration between specialists with technical, economical and design backgrounds. the Master's Programme is called communications ecosystem to stress the holistic nature of its curriculum. communications ecosystem consists of three main domains: human behaviour, business and technology. students with technical background need to acquire competence in all of these areas, and particularly to understand the systemic behaviour of the whole ecosystem. thus the objectives of the programme are very challenging. the programme prepares professionals for requirements of service and network operators, software houses and companies exploiting information services. typical tasks include planning and management in research and development, marketing as well as business development. the core competence of our graduates consists of technical, business and social mastery of communication systems, e.g. internet. A Bachelor's degree in either computer science or communications engineering provides a suitable background for the programme. knowledge in business and economics or in social and system sciences is an advantage but is not required. the strengths of the Department of communications and networking hosting the programme are, in addition to internet technologies, the techno-economics of mobile internet services with a focus on service usage, network investments, and regulation. our successful research covers methods such as scenario planning, statistical usage analysis, system dynamics, and business simulation. The aim of the programme is to educate professionals with multiple skills and promote collaboration between specialists with technical, economical and design backgrounds. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation Master's Programme in communications engineering http://electronics.tkk.fi/communications the Master's Programme in communications engineering focuses on the development of communications systems for wireless and wired networks of the future. the applicant can choose between three main areas of specialisation: · Radio Communications focuses on mobile radio channel measurements and modelling, radio interface techniques as well as radio network planning and resource management. · Digital Signal Processing focuses on digital signal processing in communications, transmitter and receiver structures, multi-user techniques and estimation theory. · Networking Technology focuses on internetworking and the use of packet switching technology for all kinds of service in the next generation networks. the programme is designed to meet the growing demand for competence and professional skills in modern mobile, wireless and wireline networks. graduates of the programme have been employed by international telecommunications companies and have engaged in research either in finland or elsewhere. After general studies of communication and wireless technology, the programme provides students with a deeper understanding of the chosen area of specialisation. With only a few compulsory courses and a wide selection of elective ones, the specialisation studies may be tailored to suit the interests of each student. Modern mobile networks support mobile telephony, mobile computing, and mobile entertainment. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation Master's Programme in electrical engineering http://electronics.tkk.fi/electrical the purpose of the programme is to provide students with a solid knowledge base needed for working in the power and energy industry, as well as in the electrical manufacturing industry. the related fields of application are power transmission and distribution, electrical machines and components, electrical drives and industrial and power electronics. engineering applications in vehicles, such as hybrid or electric cars, efficient use of electricity, including energy conservation and clean energy applications are particularly important. focus is also put on sustainable power generation, such as photovoltaic and wind power solutions. our graduates are able to work in a very broad spectrum of fields from energy companies to the electrical manufacturing industry and the automation industry, the ict business, and often also for governmental bodies promoting sustainable development. the programme consists of a general part which covers the main fields of electrical engineering. After the common core studies, students can specialise either in power systems, electrical motors and drives, ict applications in power systems or illumination engineering. students can also take a supporting module in economics or industrial management to enhance their managerial skills. the programme cooperates actively with several internationally recognised universities in the form of student exchange, common research projects and visiting lecturers. the programme is also closely linked with industry; its master's theses are usually commissioned by companies. Sustainable development calls for new solutions in electrical engineering. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation Master's Programme in Micro- and nanotechnology http://electronics.tkk.fi/micro this programme focuses on the technologies involved in the miniaturisation of electronic and optical devices. the main emphasis is on current microtechnologies including the design and fabrication of microelectronic circuits, microsystems and optoelectronics. in addition to these topics, students can specialise in nanotechnology and nanosystem design or in electronics production technology. the programme offers studies in basic materials and circuit theory, processing, functional devices and characterisation. After the common core courses, students can choose between five areas of specialisation: micro- and nanosystems, optoelectronics, semiconductor technology, microelectronic circuit design or electronics integration and reliability. in the programme, students are offered the great opportunity of studying in Micronova, a new and unique centre for the design, development and fabrication of micro and nanosystems. the mission of Micronova is to develop innovative, enabling technologies, and to use these new possibilities in practical and commercial applications and systems in close cooperation with industry. Micronova's areas of expertise include sensors based on microelectromechanical systems (MeMs), optical and wireless sensors, wireless communications and photonics systems, biosensors and fluidistics, nano and quantum devices as well as millimeter wave and optical instruments for space applications. One of the areas of specialisation is micro- and nanosystems where e.g. semi-conductor wafers are processed in the clean room of Micronova. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation Master's Programme in radio science and engineering http://electronics.tkk.fi/radio the Master's Programme in radio science and engineering covers topics in radio science, electromagnetism, space technology, and circuit theory. After the common core courses in radio science and engineering and radio physics, students can choose between two areas of specialisation: radio engineering, or observation techniques for space and environment. the programme qualifies for doctoral studies. the programme provides an excellent possibility for a broad spectrum of studies in radio science and engineering with different emphasis. students can focus in different aspects according to their own interests. topics range from telecommunication applications to radio astronomy and environmental observation techniques. the programme is organised by the Department of radio science and engineering. the department was selected as a centre of excellence (sMArAD) by the Academy of finland for 2002-2007 (as smart and novel radios research Unit) and for 2008-2013 (as smart radios and Wireless research Unit). the Department is also involved in the Millilab (Millimetre Wave laboratory of finland), which has the status of external laboratory of the european space Agency (esA). Millilab is a joint research institute between tkk and vtt technical research centre of finland. the competence and expertise of the Department of radio science and engineering in all the fields mentioned makes this unique combination programme possible. our graduates will work for finnish industry, universities and research institutes with an urgent need for engineers and specialists of this field. the applicants should have a Bsc degree in a relevant field and good competence in mathematics, circuit analysis, field theory, and electronics In the Master's Programme in Radio Science and Engineering students can choose between two areas of specialisation: radio engineering or observation techniques for space and environment. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of electronics, communications and automation erasmus Mundus spaceMaster ­ Master's Programme in space science and technology www.spacemaster.eu general information spaceMaster provides top-class research and professional-oriented modules and projects in space science and technology, while giving students wide-ranging international experience through studies in two or three european universities over two years. the programme is designed to equip students with skills for developing systems for both scientific and commercial aspects of space. During the two-years of full-time studies, students obtain cross-disciplinary experience through courses and laboratory work in satellite control, space robotics, remote sensing, sensor data fusion, automatic control and multi-body dynamics. students also have the chance to participate in balloon, rocket and pico-satellite missions. they study at two or three of the six consortium universities in europe, and may also conduct thesis work at another university or institute. spaceMaster leads to a double M.sc. degree. the consortium universities are cranfield University (cU), Uk, the czech technical University (ctU) in Prague, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMUW), germany, luleå University of technology (ltU), sweden, Université Paul sabatier toulouse iii (UPs), france, Helsinki University of technology (tkk), University of tokyo, Japan, and Utah state University, U.s.A. Most spaceMaster graduates continue either with doctoral studies or find work in industry. some begin their careers with internships or training programmes. spaceMaster is able to provide europe's space industry and research institutions with high-quality engineers and researchers in the fields of space science and technology. content of the programme spaceMaster students spend their entire first year together. semester one starts at JMUW, with courses in space physics, spacecraft system design, spaceflight dynamics and computer science, as well as the hands-on cansat sensor workshop. the second semester takes place at the ltU space campus in kiruna, sweden, and continues with courses in space electronics, image processing, space environment, spaceflight instrumentation and remote sensing, optics and radar technology. the third and fourth semesters take place at one of the consortium's six european universities and deal with the area of expertise of the selected university. the fourth semester is dedicated to master's thesis research and writing. ROSA is a functional prototype of the Robotic Sampling System which aims to explore on the Mars surface. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of engineering and architecture Master's Programme in environmental technology www.urbanenviro.fi general information Half of the world's population lives in cities and urbanisation is an ever-spreading global phenomenon. As a result of urbanisation and the growth of cities, problems related to pollution, destruction of the natural environment, infrastructure and resources not to forget social issues have come to a head. Waste management, emissions of pollutants into the soil and water as well as air emissions are examples of problems which require highquality research, education and new experts. cities offer an excellent opportunity for managing various environmental problems, through, for instance, the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gases. the future of our planet depends on our ability to solve the problems of urban areas; we need expertise and understanding that is genuinely multidisciplinary. the Master's Programme in environmental technology focuses on urban environments and cooperates closely with the Master's Degree Programme in Multidisciplinary studies on Urban environmental issues of the University of Helsinki. studying in a multidisciplinary environment offers students possibilities for discussion and peer learning as they gain insight into different aspects of environmental technology, urban ecology and other sciences. content of the programme the degree requirements include several courses and seminars offered jointly by both collaborating master's degree programmes. the elective studies are also multidisciplinary: students can choose from an extensive selection of courses to tailor a programme suiting their interests and needs. the programme uses a host of advanced learning methods. the teaching consists of, for example, traditional lectures, learning café's, multidisciplinary group work and self-study. today's engineers work in multidisciplinary research or project teams alongside ecologists, economists, sociologists, urban planners, environmentalists, lawyers and chemists in various professions both in the public and private sectors or at universities.the Master's Programme in environmental technology gives the students a comprehensive understanding of environmental technology, waste management and environmental planning, introduces them to the life cycle approach while giving them tools for applying their expertise for the benefit of future cities in international and multidisciplinary teams. student intake every second year. The students benefit from having the support of a multidisciplinary and multicultural student community with good opportunities for peer learning. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of engineering and architecture Master's Programme in geoinformatics http://engineering.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ the Master's Programme in geoinformatics focuses on geovisualisation, spatial data analysis and spatial data mining, spatial data structures and algorithms and spatial programming, as well as gis software engineering and application development. it offers courses on special topics like fuzzy modelling of geographic information, uncertainty of geographic information and web-based applications as well as topographic and hydrographic mapping. the courses are offered by the Department of surveying. gis courses have been offered at tkk since the early 80s, and the Department of surveying is wellknown for education and research both in finland and abroad. Group discussion in the classroom. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of engineering and architecture Master's Programme in real estate Investment and Finance http://engineering.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ the Master's Programme in real estate investment is organised jointly by two universities, Helsinki University of technology (tkk) and Hanken school of economics (Hanken). the programme aims to offer a master's degree of international standards giving the students the knowledge required to work in the field of financial intermediation and in the real estate sector. the field of real estate investment offers an interesting and challenging application area for modern financial tools. for instance, real estate investment decisions typically include evaluation of various real options. real estate finance applies the advances of modern finance theory to an area of research where investment objects are very heterogeneous and differ in terms of liquidity and transparency from many other marketable resources. the programme participants have the right to take courses included in the programme both at tkk and Hanken, but they have to enrol on the courses at both universities separately. tkk is located in otaniemi in the city of espoo near Helsinki, while Hanken is in the Helsinki city centre. At Helsinki University of technology (tkk), the courses of the programme are organised by the Department of surveying. Teamwork is an important part of the studies in the Master's Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of engineering and architecture erasmus Mundus Minerals and environmental Programme (eMMeP) www.emmep.org/ general information eMMeP is a 2-year M.sc. programme for students of mining/geotechnical engineering, mineral processing, recycling and related fields. the programme is jointly organised by four high-ranked institutions: exeter University in Uk, Wroclaw University of technology in Poland, rWtH Aachen University in germany and Helsinki University of technology tkk. the Department of Biotechnology and chemical technology at tkk is involved in one of the three specialisations of eMMeP: the european Mineral engineering course (eMec). eMec focuses mainly on mineral processing, recycling and metallurgy, teaching students both classic and modern mineral processing and separation techniques. the classic methods are mostly applied to raw materials processing, whereas the modern ones are predominantly applied to recycling engineering. A lot of time is devoted to computer modelling of processing systems. the programme is strongly supported by industry, as more than 30 multinational companies contribute to it, and the participating students are offered a wide range of placements and job opportunities. our past graduates are currently employed in industry, government organizations, knowledge institutions and research institutes. they hold positions ranging from research, teaching and consultancy to management, design, project engineering and project management and control. content of the programme the study plan of the first year comprises two semesters, which are reserved for an eight-month joint curriculum of the four universities. the students spend, as a group, half a semester at each of the partner universities. the courses mainly focus on process design, equipment selection, physical separation technology, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, mineral economics, recycling, ore mineralogy and process automation. some courses include visits to companies and practical exercises, which give students a better understanding of the course material. During the second year, after the core programme, the students choose to acquire expertise in an area of interest in the field of mining engineering. the programme comprises one semester of courses (worth 30 ects) at one of the participating universities and writing a master's thesis at another. Upon successful completion of the programme, the student will be granted a M.sc. double degree by two of the universities involved. Field trip in Finland: EMEC students at Mondo Minerals Mine in Sotkamo. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in Bioinformatics http://information.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information the Master's Programme in Bioinformatics (MBi) is offered jointly by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University of technology. the MBi programme educates bioinformatics professionals for research and development duties in the fields of biology and medicine. Bioinformatics uses computational means to find answers to the questions of life raised by biology and medicine. Analysis of quantitative measurement data is of vital importance for the modern research of biology and medicine, and understanding such data requires both robust statistical modelling and computationally feasible methods. in general terms, bioinformatics may be defined as computer-aided collecting, processing and analysis of biological and medical information. Although mathematics, statistics and computer scientific methods provide the foundation for bioinformatics, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of both the application area and the methods. thus, a bioinformatician often acts as an important mediator between the methodological and biological sciences. As a student of the MBi programme, you become familiar with real-life bioinformatics through a work placement in a bioinformatics company or in a research group. Besides gaining useful work experience and connections, our students often find a thesis topic during the placement. the MBi programme actively arranges work placements and organises financial support for the placed students. content of the programme the Master's Degree in Bioinformatics comprises an extensive portion of general methodological studies with a strong emphasis on central bioinformatics research problems. Possible specialisation areas include biological sequence analysis, biomathematics, biometry, computational systems biology, data mining in genetics and machine learning in bioinformatics. the M.sc. degree consists of a minimum of 70 credits for advanced studies in bioinformatics and a minimum of 40 credits for courses toward the minor, including biology, computer science and mathematics. the biology courses toward the minor are offered by the faculties of Biosciences, Medicine as well as forestry and Agriculture at the University of Helsinki. TKK and University of Helsinki offer excellent opportunities for bioinformatics studies. MBI graduates will be able to obtain positions in industrial and academic facilities such as biomedical companies, universities and research institutions. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in Foundations of advanced computing http://fadco.tkk.fi/ general information the global computing infrastructure of the future will be founded on a complex and extensively distributed network of heterogeneous subsystems of varying degrees of autonomy. the emergence of this structure will lead to fundamentally new practices in how computing systems and services are designed, developed, implemented, and applied. students in the Master's Programme in foundations of Advanced computing (fAdco) will receive a solid and versatile methodological education preparing them for a career in exploiting and advancing these exciting new computing technologies. the fAdco programme is offered by the Department of information and computer science (ics) well-known for its international high-quality research and the breadth and depth of its doctoral education. for example, in 2008, the ics Department produced the highest number of doctorates among all the tkk departments. the fAdco programme gives the students a solid methodological training to pursue a career in research and development, as well as in applications of advanced computing techniques. it also gives an excellent starting point for doctoral studies, where tkk and the ics Department offer outstanding possibilities for talented students through a national graduate school system and a range of research projects. in order to encourage students to consider a career in research, each summer, the Department employs some of its top students as research assistants in its current research projects. content of the programme the programme provides the students with fundamental conceptual tools for the modelling, design and analysis of advanced computing systems.the students are familiarised with the four focus areas of the programme: computational logic, computational complexity, cryptology, and distributed computation, and they are able to specialise in one or two of them. in cluster dual degree, the student completes part of the master's programme studies in a partner university. the fAdco programme has a dual degree agreement with Universitat Politècnica de catalunya (UPc) in spain. The FAdCo programme gives the students a solid methodological training to pursue a career in research and development, as well as in applications of advanced computing techniques. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in Machine Learning and data Mining http://information.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information the Master's Programme in Machine learning and Data Mining (Macadamia) programme provides students with a good basic understanding of the modern computational data analysis and modelling methodologies. it builds on the high-quality research of two centres of excellence, in machine learning and data mining, appointed by the Academy of finland. Machine learning allows computer systems to adapt and to learn by observing the environment with the help of sensors or by browsing large-scale databases. these methods are applicable to and necessary for a wide variety of fields ranging from process industries to mobile communications. recent key application areas include bioinformatics, computational linguistics and natural language processing and multimodal interfaces. the programme provides an excellent basis for doctoral studies as well as for industrial research and development work. content of the programme the studies include basic techniques and theory of machine learning and data mining, courses on application areas linked with our research, such as computer vision, bioinformatics, neuroinformatics and language technology. it also offers special courses on topical research areas, hands-on projects and elective studies such as languages. our students may also earn a double degree by transferring to one of our partner programmes for the second year (currently offered in Barcelona, Madrid and lisbon). The Macadamia programme gives the students fundamental expertise in some of the hottest topics in Computer Science, IT, and Computational Science now and in the future. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in Mobile computing - services and security http://mobilecomputing.tkk.fi general information the finnish information and communications technologies industry and tkk are global leaders in the research and education on mobile computing technologies. this twoyear full-time master's programme broadens the students' computer science skills to cover the mobile computing area. the Master's programme in Mobile computing offers a possibility for earning a cluster dual degree. Dual degree students complete the second autumn semester at a partner university. Both universities supervise their master's theses, and grant them a degree. the Master's Programme in Mobile computing has two dual degree partner universities: Universitat Politècnica de catalunya (UPc) in spain and the technical University of lisbon, school of engineering (ist) in Portugal. the Mobile computing programme graduates are qualified for duties in both industry and academia in finland and abroad. they have the skills needed in various duties such as in expert roles or in r&D, research or managerial positions. this programme gives a solid basis for students to continue their academic career with doctoral studies. our past graduates are well-integrated into both the finnish and international job markets. content of the programme the courses in the programme look at the evolution of the modern data communications architecture from several perspectives. the students will gain practical knowledge and theoretical insights into the fields of network applications, services, information security and mobile networking. Having completed this programme, the graduates will have broad-based knowledge of mobile computing. they will be able to design and develop their own solutions for the mobile internet, having both the skills and the background knowledge needed to follow the scientific research in the field. internet technologies form the technical framework for the programme; the key subject areas for both the internet and mobile networks are applications and services, including service management issues like mobility, quality of service, charging and security. the students are required to both study and create practical implementations making use of current technologies and to learn the emergent trends of the research field. special attention is paid to information security, which is a critical issue when developing and deploying services in public networks. The teaching of the Master's Programme in Mobile Computing - Services and Security is based on the Data Communications Software research team consisting of three professors and additional teaching and research staff. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in service design and engineering http://information.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information services are driving the new post-industrial economies. software-intensive ict-based services are at the epicentre of this change. they enable individuals and companies to communicate and share information with ever-increasing speed and richness and decreasing cost, which increases productivity and innovation dramatically. interaction between communities, customers and providers, consumers and companies, citizens and public authorities becomes more intensive and pervasive. A rich world of new service and product concepts and their networked combinations will be ubiquitous in the near future. this programme aims at providing students with a solid foundation of skills on service design and engineering from the technical viewpoint through to relevant business, behavioural, legal and societal aspects. it promotes expertise in the key enabling approaches for future services, including open standards and service-oriented computing via lectures, design and implementation activities. content of the programme students can concentrate either on technology or on management-oriented topics. the courses of the programme are linked with tkk's research activities and its international partner universities. it is a structured combination linking a theoretical framework for services with real industry cases from various sectors including it, telecom, finance and the public sector. course topics include software technologies for service design, implementation, adaptation, integration and management; service-oriented architectures (soA) and the mass customisation of services; guidelines on privacy, intellectual property rights (iPr), and contracts, and promotion of customer-provider engagement by improving services throughout the product life cycle. our master's theses are typically done for companies, and students get paid for their work on the thesis project. our graduates typically work as project managers or in other positions of responsibility in software projects. Many graduates also work in information management departments acquiring systems and services that often are very software-intensive. Master's Studio in Service Design and Engineering is a central course utilizing project and problem-based learning in a small group setting 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of Information and natural sciences Master's Programme in service Management and engineering http://information.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information services are increasingly important in modern societies. they contribute to productivity improvement and sustainable growth by enriching interactions between different participants. in a service economy, providers consider themselves partners in co-production. service users have become service producers and content providers; service elements are added to products; servicebased business models are adopted by manufacturers, and new innovative service concepts and systems are evolving. the Master's Programme in service Management and engineering provides its participants with the knowledge and skills required to become successful managers, developers, and buyers of services in a business-to-business context. the graduates of the programme have skills to work for different types of organisations developing, producing, or buying services, such as industrial services or knowledge-intensive business services. the master's programme is based on the current research of the Department conducted in close cooperation with industrial and international university partners. the programme links the theoretical frameworks for services with real-life cases in the fields of healthcare, it, telecommunications, retail and industrial services. the master's programme will also prepare students for continuing their studies towards a PhD at tkk. We are currently partners in several research projects funded by the government and industry and the students of the programme will also have the opportunity to get involved in these leading-edge research projects. content of the programme topics of the courses counted toward the major include service operations management,service business economics, service purchasing, human resource management, and service innovations. the content of the other required studies depends on the bachelor's degree of each student. the courses consist of lectures, assignments and seminars. the lectures of the key courses are small, seminar-type classes with 15 to 25 students. some courses have visiting lecturers from the service industry. During the second year of studies students write a Master's thesis, typically focusing on the solution of an actual problem faced by an industrial company. our master's theses are usually commissioned by companies and serve as good stepping stones to successful professional careers. The professors involved in this master's programme have wide-ranging experience of both industry and academia. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Faculty of Information and natural sciences master's Programme in strategy http://information.tkk.fi/en/prospective_students/ general information the goal of the Master's Programme in strategy is to train and develop experts in the domain of strategic management, apt to thrive and succeed in today's constantly changing and increasingly complex business environment. this requires excellence in management and technology, but also intercultural and interpersonal sensitivities, behaviors, attitudes as well as international connections and networks. We aim to be our programme participants' strategic link to success by supporting you on your journey toward becoming tomorrow's successful global path-makers and potential game-changers by providing you a high-quality in-depth learning experience in the domain of strategic management. the programme is co-hosted by Department of industrial engineering and Management at tkk and Helsinki school of economics. the programme starts in fall 2010, though its predecessor, the one-year non-degree international Business linkage Programme has been ongoing since 1991. content of the program the programme consists of the following academic modules: studies in strategy; technical or management studies depending on participant's Bsc background; scientific studies; elective studies; and a Master's thesis. We believe, however, that everything cannot be learnt in the confines of lecture halls. for this reason, numerous off-campus events deepen the learning curve whilst facilitating social networking and cohesion between programme participants. nationality nights, social fun events and excursions in finland and abroad are an integral part of the programme and enable you to gain an insight into the cultures and business practices of not only finland and the Baltic region, but also the participants' home countries. following the finnish universities' pragmatic academic tradition and the hosting school's networks, the programme boasts strong connections to the corporate world. As a participant, you will discuss real-life challenges of leading international companies during excursions, case work, and assignments. Upon graduating, you will join our global alumni network. Intensive intercultural exposure and interaction is at the core of your learning experience in the Master's Programme in Strategy. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty of Information and natural sciences nordsecMob - Master's Programme in security and Mobile computing http://nordsecmob.tkk.fi/ general information the programme is coordinated by the Department of computer science and engineering at Helsinki University of technology (tkk). the other partner universities are the technical University of Denmark (DtU), the royal institute of technology (ktH) in sweden, the norwegian University of science and technology (ntnU) and the University of tartu (Ut) in estonia. nordsecMob is one of the european top-quality Masters courses selected by the european commission erasmus Mundus Programme. students from any country can apply to it: non-european students may apply for the erasmus Mundus scholarships, while the european students may apply for the erasmus or nordplus scholarships. the programme gives the students a chance to experience the cultures of two northern european countries. After successfully completing the two-year programme, the students will be awarded two officially recognized M.sc. degrees: one from each university studied at. the nordsecMob programme graduates are qualified for duties in both industry and academia in finland and abroad. they have the skills needed in various duties, such as in expert roles or in r&D, research or managerial positions. the programme gives a solid basis for students to continue their academic career with doctoral studies; it also provides them with experience of international r&D environments, and enables their involvement in major international networks. content of the programme this master's programme broadens the students' computer science skills in mobile computing. the courses in the programme look at the evolution of the modern data communications architecture from several perspectives. the students will gain practical knowledge and theoretical insights into the fields of network applications, services, information security and mobile networking. Having completed this programme, the graduates will have broad-based knowledge of mobile computing. they will be able to design and develop their own solutions for the mobile internet, having both the skills and the background knowledge needed to follow the scientific research in the field. internet technologies form the technical framework for the programme; the key subject areas for both the internet and mobile networks are applications and services, including service management issues like mobility, quality of service, charging and security. the students are required to both study and create practical implementations making use of current technologies and to learn the emergent trends of the research field. special attention is paid to information security, which is a critical issue when developing and deploying services in public networks. Erasmus Mundus programmes offer culturally enriching higher education opportunities for both European and Non-European students. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 graPhIc desIgn and LaYout: Mainostoimisto RED PhotograPhs: Mainostoimisto RED, Kaapo Kamu, Adolfo Vera, Juha Juvonen, Antti Säynätjoki, TKK archive at the beginning of 2010, tKK will become part of aalto university together with the helsinki school of economics and the university of art and design helsinki. FInLand helsinki helsinki university of technology tKK student recruitment and admissions P .o.Box 1100 FI-02015 tKK admissions@tkk.fi www.tkk.fi/en www.aalto.fi