Critical Computing Systems Engineering

The Critical Computing Systems Engineering Master is designed to provide an appropriate educational foundation for prospective students who want to become experts in the area. These include either recent graduates in areas such as software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electronic engineering and related fields, but also professionals in these areas with similar qualifications.

The Master provides a deep knowledge on topics and application areas to which critical computing systems are of paramount importance, like autonomous systems (automotive, rail), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, banking, etc. Topics embrace the technological, human, and organizational factors associated with the development of critical computing systems, therefore allowing an informed assessment of the expected level of safety and identify measures to ensure higher levels of safety. 

The Master has a strong involvement of industrial partners. Students successfully finishing the Master are prepared both to work in the industry and pursue a research career, including a PhD. Research grants are regularly made available to students and potential candidates (any interested parties should contact the course director).