Curriculum: Electrical Engineering 2020

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

completed secondary education in Estonia or education of an equivalent level obtained in a foreign state

completion of 240 ECTS of a programme including
practical training - 36.0 credits, graduation paper 15.0 credits

rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom
Diploma of Professional Higher Education

rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom
Diploma of Professional Higher Education

The general objective of the applied higher education curriculum is the preparation of the student for work in the chosen speciality (European Qualifications Framework, level VI). The task of the modules of general education and basic subjects of the curriculum is to develop the general educational basis and social maturity of the students. The acquisition of professional knowledge and skills takes place via theoretical subjects and practical classes, given in the curriculum, and through carrying out practical trainings in enterprises (working environment).

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

A choice of elective subjects within modules

Master´s study

The curriculum consists of the following modules:
- Humanities (27 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (12 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (15 ECTS credits);
- Mathematics, Sciences and Graphics (36 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (33 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (3 ECTS credits);
- Economics and Business Administration (15 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (12 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (3 ECTS credits);
- Specialty Core Subjects (60 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (51 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (minimum 9 ECTS credits);
- Electrical Installations and Energy Systems (21 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory module of elective subjects (21 ECTS credits);
- Design Development (12 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (6 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (minimum 6 ECTS credits);
- Practical Training (36 ECTS credits);
- Working Life (15 ECTS credits) – contains compulsory subjects (6 ECTS credits) and elective subjects (minimum 9 ECTS credits);
- Thesis Practice (3 ECTS credits);
- Graduation Thesis (15 ECTS credits).

The student who has passed the curriculum of Electrical Engineering in full amount has the following competencies:
- has a systematic overview about the key notions and terminology of the specialty;
- knows how to use engineering basics of calculation in designing and running technical systems;
- knows electrical materials, the key principles of electrotechnology, electronics, automatics, digital technology;
- knows measurement techniques and the methods of quality control;
- knows IT technology, basics of automation, different design software;
- knows entrepreneurial terminology and key terms, the generally applicable business principles and concepts;
- is able to formulate the problems connected to industrial electrical equipment and to analyze and suggest different solutions;
- is able to evaluate the suggested solutions based on modern technology opportunities and from the economic point of view;
- possesses the communication and management skills necessary for working life.