Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering

The Computer Science Engineering programme trains engineers to apply information technology in socially and economically relevant applications in a creative and professional manner.

EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)

The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.

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Master's Programme

2 year 120 credits

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

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First year

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1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Parallel Computer Systems	1	sem 1	en	Lieven Eeckhout	6

Parallel and Distributed Software Systems	1	sem 1	en	Filip De Turck	6

Design of Multimedia Applications	1	sem 2	en	Glenn Van Wallendael	6

Research Project	1	sem 1	en	Joris Walraevens	3

Design Project	1	year	en	Femke De Backere	9

Mobile and Broadband Access Networks	1	sem 2	en	Ingrid Moerman	6

Information Theory	1	sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Queueing Analysis and Simulation	1	sem 1	en	Joris Walraevens	6

Machine Learning	1	sem 1	en	Joni Dambre	6

Information Security	1	sem 2	en	Eric Laermans	6

2 Elective Courses

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1 Elective Path 1

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules (2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3) from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1.1 Major, minor

Subscribe to at least 1 major or minor from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students can combine two majors of combine a major with a minor. A combination of two minors is not allowed.

2.1.1.1 Major Artificial Intelligence

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

In order to follow the major AI, students must have followed the course Artificial intelligence (course code E016350 for 6 ECTS).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Reinforcement Learning	a	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	a	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	a	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	a	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	a	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	a	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics		sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar		sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology		sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence		sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing		sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

2.1.1.2 Major Data Engineering

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Database Design	a	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Big Data Technology	a	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	a	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms		sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

NoSQL Databases		sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs		sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

2.1.1.3 Major Cybersecurity

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Software Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en		6

2.1.1.4 Major Internet-of-Things / Robotics

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Robotics	a	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

Internet of Things	a	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing		sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception		sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation		sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project		sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems		sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Embedded Machine Learning		sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Design Methodology for FPGAs		sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

2.1.1.5 Minor Operations Management

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 6 credit units with reference a.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.1.1.6 Minor Biosystems

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.1.2 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.1.3 Elective Course Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2 Elective Path 2

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 2 elective modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

Subscribe to no more than 36 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.2.2 Elective Courses Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Second year

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2 Elective Courses

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1 Elective Path 1

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules (2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3) from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1.1 Major, minor

Subscribe to at least 1 major or minor from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students can combine two majors of combine a major with a minor. A combination of two minors is not allowed.

2.1.1.1 Major Artificial Intelligence

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

In order to follow the major AI, students must have followed the course Artificial intelligence (course code E016350 for 6 ECTS).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Reinforcement Learning	a	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	a	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	a	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	a	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	a	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	a	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics		sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar		sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology		sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence		sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing		sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

2.1.1.2 Major Data Engineering

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Database Design	a	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Big Data Technology	a	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	a	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms		sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

NoSQL Databases		sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs		sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

2.1.1.3 Major Cybersecurity

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Software Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en		6

2.1.1.4 Major Internet-of-Things / Robotics

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Robotics	a	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

Internet of Things	a	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing		sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception		sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation		sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project		sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems		sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Embedded Machine Learning		sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Design Methodology for FPGAs		sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

2.1.1.5 Minor Operations Management

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 6 credit units with reference a.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.1.1.6 Minor Biosystems

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.1.2 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.1.3 Elective Course Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2 Elective Path 2

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 2 elective modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

Subscribe to no more than 36 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.2.2 Elective Courses Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

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Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		2	year	en		24

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1 General Courses 60

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Parallel Computer Systems	1	sem 1	en	Lieven Eeckhout	6

Parallel and Distributed Software Systems	1	sem 1	en	Filip De Turck	6

Design of Multimedia Applications	1	sem 2	en	Glenn Van Wallendael	6

Research Project	1	sem 1	en	Joris Walraevens	3

Design Project	1	year	en	Femke De Backere	9

Mobile and Broadband Access Networks	1	sem 2	en	Ingrid Moerman	6

Information Theory	1	sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Queueing Analysis and Simulation	1	sem 1	en	Joris Walraevens	6

Machine Learning	1	sem 1	en	Joni Dambre	6

Information Security	1	sem 2	en	Eric Laermans	6

2 Elective Courses 36

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1 Elective Path 1

36

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules (2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3) from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1.1 Major, minor

18

Subscribe to at least 1 major or minor from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students can combine two majors of combine a major with a minor. A combination of two minors is not allowed.

2.1.1.1 Major Artificial Intelligence

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

In order to follow the major AI, students must have followed the course Artificial intelligence (course code E016350 for 6 ECTS).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Reinforcement Learning	a	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	a	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	a	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	a	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	a	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	a	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics		sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar		sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology		sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence		sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing		sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

2.1.1.2 Major Data Engineering

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Database Design	a	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Big Data Technology	a	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	a	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms		sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

Data Quality		sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

NoSQL Databases		sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs		sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI		sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

2.1.1.3 Major Cybersecurity

18

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Software Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	sem 1	en		6

2.1.1.4 Major Internet-of-Things / Robotics

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 12 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Robotics	a	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

Internet of Things	a	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing		sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception		sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation		sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project		sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems		sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems		sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Embedded Machine Learning		sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Design Methodology for FPGAs		sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

2.1.1.5 Minor Operations Management

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with 6 credit units with reference a.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.1.1.6 Minor Biosystems

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.1.2 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

18

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.1.3 Elective Course Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2 Elective Path 2

36

Subscribe to 36 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 2 elective modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Elective Courses Computer Science Engineering

Subscribe to no more than 36 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

The courses with reference 'AI' are from the major Artificial Intelligence
The courses with reference 'DE' are from the major Data Engineering
The courses with reference 'C' are from the major Cybersecurity
The courses with reference 'IR' are from the major Internet-of-Things / robotics

Students can subscribe to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits internship (Research Internship E099400 and/or Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture E099300).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Design Methodology for FPGAs	IR	sem 1	en	Dirk Stroobandt	6

Modulation and Detection		sem 1	en	Nele Noels	6

Analog Electronics		sem 1	nl	Jeroen De Maeyer	6

Compilers		sem 2	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Signal Processing		sem 2	en	Nilesh Madhu	6

Broadband cable-TV and in-home networks				Margot Deruyck	4

Image Processing		sem 1	nl	Wilfried Philips	6

Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems		sem 1	en	Sabine Wittevrongel	4

Fundaments of Programming Languages		sem 1	nl	Christophe Scholliers	6

Advanced Modulation and Coding		sem 2	en	Heidi Steendam	4

Computer Graphics		sem 2	en	Danilo Babin	6

Network Modelling and Design		sem 2	en	Mario Pickavet	4

Optimisation Techniques		sem 2	en	Ljubomir Jovanov	6

Discrete Algorithms		sem 2	nl	Veerle Fack	6

Computational Challenges in Bioinformatics		sem 2	en	Jan Fostier	6

Sustainable Computing		sem 2	en	Lieven Eeckhout	3

Quantum Computing: Architecture and Algorithms		sem 1	en		3

Reinforcement Learning	AI	sem 1	en	Pieter Simoens	6

Natural Language Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Chris Develder	6

Recommender Systems	AI	sem 2	en	Toon De Pessemier	6

Deep Generative Models	AI	sem 2	en	Bart Dhoedt	4

Probabilistic Graphical Models	AI	sem 2	en	Aleksandra Pizurica	4

Computer Vision: Theory and Applications	AI	sem 2	nl	Hiep Luong	6

Robotics	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Tony Belpaeme	6

AI Research Seminar	AI	sem 1	en	Tijl De Bie	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	AI	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Big Data Technology	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Dieter De Witte	4

Data Quality	AI, DE	sem 1	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Game Theory and Multiagent Systems	AI, IR	sem 1	en	Heidi Steendam	6

Cognitive and Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence	AI	sem 2	en	Tony Belpaeme	3

Speech Processing	AI	sem 2	en	Kris Demuynck	4

Database Design	DE	sem 1	nl	Guy De Tré	4

Cloud Storage and Computing	DE	sem 2	en	Bruno Volckaert	4

Big Data Algorithms	DE	sem 2	en	Dieter De Witte	3

NoSQL Databases	DE	sem 2	en	Antoon Bronselaer	3

Knowledge Graphs	DE	sem 2	en	Pieter Colpaert	3

Data Visualization for and with AI	DE	sem 1	en	Jefrey Lijffijt	3

Software Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en	Bjorn De Sutter	6

Secure Software and Systems	C	sem 2	en	Bart Coppens	6

Network Hacking and Protection	C	sem 1	en		6

Internet of Things	IR	sem 1	en	Jeroen Hoebeke	6

Fundamentals of Statistical Sensor Processing	IR	sem 1	en	Hiep Luong	6

Autonomous Vehicle Perception	IR	sem 2	en	Jan Aelterman	3

Intelligent Robot Manipulation	IR	sem 1	en	Francis wyffels	3

Hardware-design Project	IR	sem 2	en	Ioulia Tzouvadaki	6

Sensor Based Measurement Systems	IR	sem 2	en	Herbert De Smet	3

Embedded Machine Learning	IR	sem 2	en	Adnan Shahid	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

Research Internship	S	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture	S	year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	6

Integrated Portfolio	S	year	nl,en	Hiep Luong	3

2.2.2 Elective Courses Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 9 credit units from the programmes of Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

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Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		2	year	en		24

Learning outcomes

Competence field 1: Competency in one or more scientific disciplines

Possess advanced, theoretically profound, knowledge of the own engineering discipline and the ability to apply this knowledge in a creative and critical way to new, complex problems.
Be able to design innovative products or processes using appropriate or autonomously developed and validated models and techniques, using recent digital technologies.
Demonstrate integrative and system-oriented problem-solving thinking under uncertain and conflicting conditions, with attention for the correct level of abstraction.
Be able to formulate a research question from a complex scientific problem, after in-depth study of relevant and state-of-the-art scientific literature.
Be able to critically interpret and communicate one's own results in English to both experts and laypersons and defend decisions made.
Be able to position oneself in, and function within an international team, with an understanding of effective leadership and an awareness of cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrate a lifelong learning attitude to keep up with the advancements and developments in scientific research in one’s own discipline and continue to develop one's competencies.
Act according to the principles of research integrity, professional deontology and ethics.
Demonstrate sustainability thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and pay attention to the role of science, technology and innovation in addressing societal issues from various perspectives, and in an international context.
Critically reflect on one's own thinking and actions, and act according to the limitations of one's competencies in a conscientious and responsible manner.
Design, develop, analyse and optimise advanced and parallel software applications.
Design, develop, analyse and optimise parallel and distributed hardware systems.
Design, develop, analyse and abstract advanced communication and security systems.
Understand, develop, analyse and optimise advanced machine learning techniques.
Design, develop, optimise and research as a team member complex computer systems while considering societal, ethical and ecological boundary conditions.