Academic Programs
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The education activity of
AIT
is multidimensional. It centers around the
areas of Information Networking, Information Technologies and
Telecommunications. Through superior teaching and state-of-the-art
facilities, AIT provides an exciting and innovative academic environment and
provides the following top-level graduate programs:
M.Sc. in Information and Networking (MSIN)
The MSIN program and the associated Carnegie Mellon Degree awarded offer the
strongest competitive advantage and the necessary scientific knowledge for a
successful professional or academic career in the areas of Information
Technology, Telecommunication Networks, Innovation and Technology
Management. The program is taught, in part, via a live, real-time link by
CMU professors together with AIT’s renowned, adjunct to CMU, professors and
researchers who provide additional opportunities for learning and research.
AIT’s laboratories and hands-on experience in research and industry projects
provide the skills necessary for academia or high-ranking positions in the
job market.
The MSIN tuition and other fees at Carnegie Mellon total $69,481. AIT
subsidizes 80% of this total for its students in Athens and offers
scholarships and financial aid opportunities to all students to cover the
balance of 12.000 euros. (http://www.ini.cmu.edu/prospective_students/financial/index.html)
AIT’s and CMU’s extensive networks in the national and international
industry and AIT’s research and academic collaborations with major national
and international organizations offer advanced opportunities for students to
meet their professional needs or continue towards their PhD. MSIN graduates
receive all privileges of CMU Alumni.
The duration of the course is 16 months for full-time students and 32 months
for part-time students. Requirements for completion of the program are 5
core, 6 elective courses and the Graduate Project.
Application deadline: April 30, 2009 (for both
EU and non-EU students)
M.Sc. in Information and Telecommunications Technologies (MSITT)
The MSITT is an internationally competitive graduate program focusing on the
needs of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) market. It
addresses students from diverse backgrounds in science, mathematics and
technology and provides the required training and qualification to excel in
the job market. The MSITT follows two directions of study:
Telecommunications and/or Information Technology. Taking an
interdisciplinary approach to Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and
Telecommunications, the program provides a link to the industry through
hands-on training in AIT’s state-of-the-art laboratories.
The MSITT tuition and health insurance total 17.000 euros. AIT subsidizes
48% of this total for its students, whose financial obligations to AIT
amount to 8.000 euros. All accepted students are eligible to apply for
scholarships and financial aid to cover this remaining amount of 8.000 euros.
MSITT Graduates have the opportunity to participate in research projects, or
successfully enter the ICT market through AIT’s national and international
industry network. Also, graduates interested in continuing their studies,
qualify to apply for a PhD in collaboration with Aalborg University in
Denmark or the MSIN CMU program at AIT.
The duration of the course is 12 months for full-time students and 24 months
for part-time students. Requirements for completion of the program are 4
core, 4 elective courses and the Graduate Project.
[Application deadline: September 04, 2009*]
M.Sc. in Management of Business, Innovation and Technology (MBIT)
The MBIT tackles future critical challenges in managing innovation in a
globally competitive business environment and addresses the Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) industry’s increasing demand for
individuals who can combine technical expertise with business skills. It
focuses on three critical competencies: strategic management, innovation
management, and techno-economic value analysis of new products and services,
placing equal emphasis on how to analyze business situations and implement
suitable action plans.
The MBIT tuition and health insurance total 19.000 Euros. AIT subsidizes 50%
of this total for its students, whose financial obligations amount to 9.500
euros. All accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships and
financial aid to cover this remaining amount of 9.500 euros.
Students will be able to identify key technological trends and disruptive
technologies in the ICT industry; evaluate the potential of and develop a
complete business plan for a new service or product; manage its production
through to mass market acceptance and implementation; and plan for the next
generation product in the context of the overall company product portfolio.
To enter the program, prospective students must hold at least a first
university degree as well as at least two years of proven work experience.
The duration of the course is 12 months for full-time students and 24 months
for part-time students. Requirements for completion of the program are 4
core, 4 elective courses and the Graduate Project.
[Application deadline: September 04, 2009*]
The language of instruction for the programs is English.
Full and partial scholarships are offered to all accepted students.
* for non-EU students the application deadline is
June 30, 2009
* for Jordanian students the application deadline is June 16, 2009
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