Communications Engineering (minor)

Students taking the Communications Engineering minor are given lots of choice in selecting different topics inside the broad field of Communications Engineering. Students are equipped to develop a deep understanding of Networked Systems, Wireless Communications and Ubiquitous Computing, and upon completing the minor they will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills for practical situations and actual cases.

The courses related to Networked Systems provide a solid basis for understanding the design principles, theory and practice of the core technologies and protocols of the Internet, both in wireless and fixed network communication. As well as offering a solid theoretical background, many courses also involve practical projects that deal with the current state-of-the-art Internet protocols and applications.

The courses related to Wireless Communications focus on various techniques of physical, link and network layers utilized in modern wireless communication systems, as well as the methods used to design, evaluate and deploy them.

The courses related to Ubiquitous Computing combine ICT technologies and services to end user daily life.

Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.

Basic information

Code: ELEC3032

Extent: 20–25 ECTS

Curriculum: 2022–2024

Level: Masters

Language of instruction: English

Theme: ICT and digitalisation

Teacher in charge: Riku Jäntti

Administrative contact: Eeva Halonen

Organising department: Department of Communications and Networking

Target group: All Aalto students

Prerequisites: Minor in Information technology or preliminary courses of the selected courses or equivalent knowledge. Required preliminary knowledge varies depending on the selected courses.

Quotas and restrictions: -

Application process: No separate application procedure.

Content and structure of the minor

Students taking the Communications Engineering minor are given lots of choice in selecting different topics inside the broad field of Communications Engineering. Students are equipped to develop a deep understanding of Cloud and network services, Wireless communications, Wearable computing and ambient intelligence, Communications ecosystems or Human-centric Systems, and upon completing the minor will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills for practical situations and actual cases.

The courses related to Cloud and network services provide a solid basis for understanding the design principles, theory and practice of the core technologies and protocols of the Internet, both in wireless and fixed network communication. As well as offering a solid theoretical background, many courses also involve practical projects that deal with the current state-of-the-art Internet protocols and applications.

The courses related to Wireless Communications focus on various techniques of physical, link and network layers utilized in modern wireless communication systems, as well as the methods used to design, evaluate and deploy them.

The courses related to Communications Ecosystems offer education in the areas of technology, economics, and user behavior in the context of communications networks and services. Students learn multiple skills and systems-thinking, and will be able to collaborate with experts from other fields such as economics, sociology or design. The courses related to Wearable computing and ambient intelligence and Human-centric Systems combine ICT technologies and services to end user daily life.

Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.

Basic information

Sivuaine suomeksi: Tietoliikennetekniikka

Biämne på svenska: Datakommunikationsteknik

Code: ELEC3032

Extent: 20-25 credits

Language: English

Teacher in charge: Riku Jäntti, Heikki Hämmäinen

Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.

Application procedure: No separate application procedure.

Prerequisites: Minor in Informationstechnology or preliminary courses of the selected courses or equivalent knowledge. Required preliminary knowledge varies depending on the selected courses.

Content and structure of the minor

Students taking the Communications Engineering minor are given lots of choice in selecting different topics inside the broad field of Communications Engineering. Students are equipped to develop a deep understanding of Cloud and network services, Wireless communications, Wearable computing and ambient intelligence, Communications ecosystems or Human-centric Systems, and upon completing the minor will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills for practical situations and actual cases.

The courses related to Cloud and network services provide a solid basis for understanding the design principles, theory and practice of the core technologies and protocols of the Internet, both in wireless and fixed network communication. As well as offering a solid theoretical background, many courses also involve practical projects that deal with the current state-of-the-art Internet protocols and applications.

The courses related to Wireless Communications focus on various techniques of physical, link and network layers utilized in modern wireless communication systems, as well as the methods used to design, evaluate and deploy them.

The courses related to Communications Ecosystems offer education in the areas of technology, economics, and user behavior in the context of communications networks and services. Students learn multiple skills and systems-thinking, and will be able to collaborate with experts from other fields such as economics, sociology or design. The courses related to Wearable computing and ambient intelligence and Human-centric Systems combine ICT technologies and services to end user daily life.

Basic information

Sivuaine suomeksi: Tietoliikennetekniikka

Biämne på svenska: Datakommunikationsteknik

Code: ELEC3032

Extent: 20 credits

Language: English

Professors in charge: Riku Jäntti, Heikki Hämmäinen

Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.

Application procedure: No separate application procedure.

Prerequisites: Minor in Informationstechnology or preliminary courses of the selected courses or equivalent knowledge. Required preliminary knowledge varies depending on the selected courses.

Content and structure of the minor

Students taking the Communications Engineering minor are given lots of choice in selecting different topics inside the broad field of Communications Engineering. Students are equipped to develop a deep understanding of Internet Technologies, Wireless Technologies and Communications Ecosystems, and upon completing the minor will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills for practical situations and actual cases.

The courses related to Internet Technologies provide a solid basis for understanding the design principles, theory and practice of the core technologies and protocols of the Internet, both in wireless and fixed network communication. As well as offering a solid theoretical background, many courses also involve practical projects that deal with the current state-of-the-art Internet protocols and applications.

The courses related to Wireless Communications focus on various techniques of physical, link and network layers utilized in modern wireless communication systems, as well as the methods used to design, evaluate and deploy them.

The courses related to Communications Ecosystems offer education in the areas of technology, economics, and user behavior in the context of communications networks and services. Students learn multiple skills and systems-thinking, and will be able to collaborate with experts from other fields such as economics, sociology or design.

Basic information

Sivuaine suomeksi: Tietoliikennetekniikka

Biämne på svenska: Datakommunikationsteknik

Code: ELEC3032

Extent: 20 credits

Language: English

Professors in charge: Riku Jäntti, Heikki Hämmäinen

Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.

Application procedure: No separate application procedure.

Prerequisites: Minor in Informationstechnology or preliminary courses of the selected courses or equivalent knowledge. Required preliminary knowledge varies depending on the selected courses.

Content and structure of the minor

Students taking the Communications Engineering minor are given lots of choice in selecting different topics inside the broad field of Communications Engineering. Students are equipped to develop a deep understanding of Internet Technologies, Wireless Technologies and Communications Ecosystems, and upon completing the minor will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills for practical situations and actual cases.

The courses related to Internet Technologies provide a solid basis for understanding the design principles, theory and practice of the core technologies and protocols of the Internet, both in wireless and fixed network communication. As well as offering a solid theoretical background, many courses also involve practical projects that deal with the current state-of-the-art Internet protocols and applications.

The courses related to Wireless Communications focus on various techniques of physical, link and network layers utilized in modern wireless communication systems, as well as the methods used to design, evaluate and deploy them.

The courses related to Communications Ecosystems offer education in the areas of technology, economics, and user behavior in the context of communications networks and services. Students learn multiple skills and systems-thinking, and will be able to collaborate with experts from other fields such as economics, sociology or design.

Structure of the minor