Erasmus ECTS Information Package

Erasmus ECTS Information Package
Faculty of EEEA
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
OF A MASTER IN
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS (CSN)
Degree course: Computer Systems and Networks
Degree awarded: Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Networks
Professional Qualification: Computer Engineer(MEng)
Duration: 1 year (2 terms)
The professional suitability of a Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Networks is to carry
out investigations; to design, assemble and utilize; to perform manufacturing, technological, company
and service activities; to do research and teach in the field of Computer Systems and Networks in view
of their application in the public and private sectors, industry, agriculture, transport, banking, health
care, environment protection, education, science, etc.
A Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Networks should possess professional expertise
and considerable linguistic competence. His/her education should be based on:
• complex fundamental and specialised knowledge in areas such as modelling and simulation,
distributed systems, administration of computer networks, routing protocols, corporate networks,
fuzzy systems, distributed databases, programmable logic design, virtual instruments, specialized
microprocessor systems;
• additional training which includes broadening of their foreign language proficiency;
• carrying out specific scientific research for the graduation thesis, according to the student's
own interests, capabilities and development prospects.
A Master of Engineering should have the following general skills:
• to identify and present his/her own solutions to problems in the field of Computer Systems and
Networks;
• to apply creatively in practice the acquired knowledge;
• to adopt a complex technical and economical approach and use modern methods and tools when
solving an assigned engineering task.
A Master of Engineering should also possess the following job-specific skills:
• to create, develop and maintain modern microprocessor systems;
• to develop and adapt today's basic software applications for both general purpose and specialised
computer systems;
• to expand the functional capabilities of modern computer systems and networks;
• to develop, adapt and implement up-to-date computer systems and networks in different fields of
everyday life - industry, science, trade, education, banking, etc.
A Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Networks should have a clear vision of
his/her role and place in the Information Society and the underlying responsibilities.
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