University of Erlangen Nurnberg

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MSc Advanced Signal Processing and Communications Engineering

Course Description

ASC stands for Advanced Signal Processing and Communications Engineering and is a new Master's programme that addresses students who want to specialize in this field. ASC focuses on interdisciplinary concepts that are fundamental for advanced technologies in the areas of signal processing and communications. Besides information theory, coding, and statistical signal processing, these are machine learning, optimization, and game theory. Students deepen the broad interdisciplinary scope of these topics choosing various areas of specialization. The ASC programme is based on bachelor and diploma programs with focus on information and communication technology. The programme structure complies with internationally recognized master programmes and meets the requirements for subsequent doctoral studies. The four-semester curriculum starts in winter. All courses are taught in English and do not require prior knowledge in German language. Selected mentors guide the students in composing their own curricula tailored to their individual interests and career goals. The four-semester curriculum starts with a kick-off seminar right before the winter semester which allows students to get in touch with the professors and each other before the start of the programme. The study programme includes three research projects, one of them being the six-month master thesis. A winter school complements the scientifc education with soft-skills, in general, and project and people management and business development, in particular A 4-semester Elite Master's programme within the „Elitenetzwerk Bayern" (Elite Network of Bavaria) taught in English for highly qualified students that aim for higher career goals. Designed for holders of outstanding Bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related disciplines. Focusing on fundamental concepts for advanced technologies in the areas of signal processing and communications such as: information theory, coding, and statistical signal processing, machine learning, optimization, and game theory.

Course Duration

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2year

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