Linköpings tekniska högskola

2008

MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, 120 ECTS credits

Aim/vision

A Master of Science in Intelligent Transport Systems from Linköping University works with the design, planning, analysis and management of transport systems.

A graduate from this programme will have well-funded theoretical and practical knowledge and excellent technical and managerial skills related to the field of intelligent transport systems, and will be able to apply a multidisciplinary system approach to the development of these complex systems.

The programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor's degree who would like to extend their knowledge in transportation system engineering. Graduates are suitable for employment as a traffic engineer or traffic planner in a local government, authority or consultancy firm, or for a career in a company developing products or services directed towards the transportation sector.

Programme goals

• Mathematics, natural sciences and engineering subjects
  A Master of Science in Intelligent Transport Systems
  • should have solid foundations in mathematics and engineering sciences
  • is able to effectively use computerised tools for modelling, analysis and visualization of transportation engineering problems
  • should have knowledge about the relevant communication technology in the field of intelligent transport systems
  • should have a broad knowledge of intelligent transport systems as well as specialized knowledge of at least one subfield of intelligent transport systems
• Personal and professional skills
  A Master of Science in Intelligent Transport Systems
  • has the ability to take a leading role in modern research and engineering
  • is able to gain competency in new fields of engineering, rapidly and independently
  • is able to participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, either as team leader or in a specialist role
• Interpersonal skills: teamwork and communication
  A Master of Science in Intelligent Transport Systems
  • is capable of teamwork and active collaboration within the group by sharing in the tasks and responsibilities
  • is able to initiate, plan, carry out and evaluate scientific and engineering projects
  • is skilled in oral and written communication

Content of the Programme

The Master's Programme in Intelligent Transport Systems is focused on the design, planning, analysis and management of transport systems and is focused on systems for road transports and for transport of people. The programme includes general engineering skills in optimization, geographical information systems and telecommunication. The specialisation includes mobile and wireless telecommunication and mathematical modelling of traffic systems using optimization and simulation techniques. The students can also specialize in traffic safety management. The programme embraces two years full time studies (120 ECTS credits). The first semester is used for compulsory, introductory courses. Semester two and three include specialisation and possibilities for diversification depending on the interest of the student. The programme ends with a master thesis in semester four.

Master Thesis

Major subject is Transportation Systems Engineering. The thesis should include high quality scientific research within the research area of the profile chosen by the student.

Without special permission a thesis work may be performed in the following subject areas:

• Traffic informatics
• Traffic safety
• Geographical information systems
• Mobile telecommunication

PhD courses in the programme

Certain PhD courses can be taken by master students. These course selections are subject to formal decision by the executive committee of the Board of STudies.

Requirements for a degree

The programme is designed to give the Master's degree "Teknologie masterexamen med huvudområdet Transportsystem", translated to Degree of Master (Two Years) of Science with a major in Transportation Systems Engineering.

The requirements are the following:

• a Bachelor's degree as specified in the entrance requirements
• passed the requirements for all compulsory courses
• courses on advancement level A (advanced) 90 ECTS credits including:
  • at least 30 ECTS credits courses from the major subject
  • a 30 ECTS credits Master's Thesis in the major subject
• at least 45 ECTS credits from courses in mathematics or applications of mathematics from the Bachelor level (basic) or Master level (advanced), see list of specific courses
• a Master's thesis presented and passed as per Linköping Institute of Technology degree regulations.

Entrance requirements

See general rules and regulations for master programmes at LiTH.

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