Metropolia University of Applied Sciences describes this Master of Engineering in Information Technology as advanced specialist study in ICT. The programme focuses on Networking and Services and Medical Technology. Students study selected ICT topics, professional research methods, and a Master’s thesis project. In the Medical Technology option, the page also names medical devices, digital health, AI in healthcare, regulations, standards, design and development, usability engineering, and risk management.
The degree is 60 ECTS credits. It consists of Professional Studies worth 30 ECTS credits and a Master’s thesis project worth 30 ECTS credits. Studies use lectures, laboratory work, workshops, assignments, projects, and independent study. Metropolia says the studies are designed for people in working life and can be completed in one academic year, although students normally finish in 1.5 years because they arrange the thesis partner organisation themselves. The Networking and Services studies are offered at the Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa, and the Medical Technology studies at the Myllypuro campus in Helsinki.
Metropolia says the programme is targeted at professionals who want to become a Master in Information Technology. It says the degree supports advanced specialist and leadership roles in ICT and medical technology.
Modules
- Research Methods and Skills
- Cyber Security
- Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Elective Course
- Orientation
- Medical Technology Fundamentals
- AI in Healthcare
- Regulations and Standards for Medical Devices
- Medical Device Design and Development
- Master’s Thesis Project
