Electronic Telecommunications & Automation Systems

1. Program Mission and Educational Objectives

The Department of Electronic Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University offers an advanced postgraduate programme titled MSc in Electronic Systems of Telecommunications & Automation. The mission of the programme is to provide high-level specialized knowledge, innovative research experience, and practical skills in leading areas of telecommunications, electronics, automation, computer science, and information technology. The MSc programme addresses the rapid evolution of cutting-edge technologies and prepares graduates to engage professionally and academically at international levels. Its educational objectives include deepening students’ understanding of contemporary systems, enabling them to innovate, design, and optimize electronic and automated solutions, and equipping them with the competencies necessary to meet the demands of industry, research, and development in both the public and private sectors. Graduates are also prepared for doctoral studies, advanced technical roles, and leadership positions where they can contribute to the development of new products and services with high functionality, reliability, and societal impact.

2. Curriculum Structure and Learning Progression

The MSc in Electronic Systems of Telecommunications & Automation has a normal duration of three (3) semesters for full-time students and a maximum duration of six (6) semesters for part-time study. The programme offers flexibility in progression, allowing students either to complete eight postgraduate courses and a Master’s Dissertation or to attend twelve postgraduate courses without a thesis, depending on their academic and professional goals. Both pathways meet European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) requirements, with the eight-course plus thesis path typically equating to 60 ECTS and the twelve-course path to 90 ECTS.

In the first and second semesters , full-time students select four courses each semester from the offered curriculum, which allows them to focus on their chosen technical domains. These courses do not have prerequisites, giving students freedom to arrange their study plan based on interests and background. In the third semester, students either undertake the independent research project leading to a Master’s Thesis or choose additional courses to deepen their technical expertise. Part-time students follow a similar structure spread over more semesters, enabling them to balance professional commitments with academic work.

The programme accepts graduates from a broad range of engineering, science, and technology backgrounds, including electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, materials science, mathematics, and related disciplines, provided they have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics. This inclusive admission policy broadens the interdisciplinary nature of the cohort while maintaining academic rigour.

3. Academic Domains and Specializations

The curriculum of the MSc in Electronic Systems of Telecommunications & Automation is organized around integrated technical domains that reflect key fields of contemporary practice and research. These domains ensure that graduates possess both depth of knowledge and breadth of competence:

Telecommunications and Wireless Systems
This domain focuses on contemporary communication technologies, including broadband communications, wireless networks, optical networks, and mobile communications. Students explore system design, radio frequency behavior, network architecture, signal dissemination, and electromagnetic wave propagation. The coursework equips graduates to analyze, design, and optimize communication infrastructures that meet international standards and industry expectations.

Electronics and Embedded Systems
This domain addresses advanced topics in applied electronics, high-frequency systems, VLSI, and embedded devices. Students engage with the analysis and design of hardware systems, microcontrollers, integrated circuits, and embedded platforms, gaining skills necessary to create efficient and reliable electronic solutions for industrial automation, telecommunications, and computing systems.

Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems
In this domain, students study mechatronics, automation technologies, and specialized measurement systems. Coursework emphasizes control strategies, system integration, sensors and actuators, and non-destructive testing technologies. Graduates are prepared to address complex automation challenges, implement intelligent system solutions, and optimize performance across production and service environments.

Computational Methods and Technological Entrepreneurship
This domain combines programming techniques, algorithm development, computational networks, and techno-economic analysis with skills for ethical scientific practice and entrepreneurial thinking. Courses in this area deepen analytical capabilities, support innovation, and prepare graduates to lead technology-driven initiatives, including start-ups, product development, and advanced research projects.

The collective organization of these domains ensures that graduates have the knowledge and competencies required to operate in diverse technological landscapes and can adapt to evolving professional environments.

4. Laboratory Experience and Research Integration

While the MSc programme is academically focused, it emphasizes experiential learning, analytical proficiency, and research integration — all consistent with international engineering education expectations. Students participate in applied coursework that incorporates industrial tools, simulation environments, and programming platforms widely used in engineering practice. These activities reinforce theoretical understanding and support advanced analytical skills.

The Dissertation provides an opportunity for in-depth research under faculty supervision and enables students to apply scientific methodology, problem-solving techniques, and empirical evaluation to a topic of choice within telecommunications, automation, or associated technological fields. Continuous improvement of the curriculum is achieved through systematic feedback mechanisms involving students, alumni, employers, and academic partners. This ensures that the programme remains aligned with technological trends, industry needs, and quality assurance standards at both European and international levels.

5. Professional Preparation and Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of the MSc in Electronic Systems of Telecommunications & Automation demonstrate advanced competencies consistent with the learning outcomes of EQF level 7 set by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. They are able to apply engineering science and mathematics to analyze and solve complex problems; design and optimize telecommunications and automation systems; interpret data and model system behavior; communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences; work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams; recognize ethical and professional responsibilities; and pursue lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies.

The programme prepares graduates for professional roles such as systems engineer, communications specialist, automation developer, embedded systems designer, research and development engineer, technical consultant, and academic researcher. Graduates are also well positioned for doctoral studies and leadership roles that require cutting-edge technological expertise and analytical rigor.

By equipping graduates with both theoretical depth and practical skills, this MSc ensures that alumni contribute effectively to technological innovation, competitive product development, and the optimization of electronic systems across sectors in national and international contexts.