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Msc in Architecture and Engineering for the Internet of Things

Entry requirements

Environnement

Internet of Things (IoT) is the next revolution for the Internet. After the convergence with telephony, media distribution, the goal with IoT is to connect autonomous vehicle, manage process in industry 4.0, pilot a city to reduce pollution or monitor elderly people. There is a vast area of applications.


Nevertheless, IoT is a big technical and business challenge, which implies an entire network protocol redesign to integrate constrained objects and limited radio connectivity. Security must be revisited to protect vital processes managed by IoT. Energy consumption must be taken into account to guaranty several years autonomy on batteries. Protocols must be also reshaped to reduce their footprint  and therefore equipment cost. Last but not least, IoT must find its place in the value chain and the integration with current processes must be carefully defined.


All theses challenges are currently discussed by the industry. As a major actor in standardization, in security with the cyber security chair and a pionee in Fab Labs, IMT Atlantique covers all the main skills to enlighten the IoT revolution.



Course aims

The MSc program is aimed at future experts for the design and engineering of networks with a wide field of applications and a focus on IoT.


The class requires a good level in programming in different languages (C++, Python, Javascript) to design IoT devices and connect them to specifically designed networks (Sigfox, LoRAWAN, 5G ...). This helps to understand the constrained nature to IoT devices. This course allows also to understand how measurements can be transformed into valuable information than can be exploited by applications or cloud computing.


This master program also offers a gateway to PhD studies.



Competencies acquired

Thanks to IMT Atlantique's expertise in postgraduate education and research, high-level competencies are acquired not only in technical/scientific fields but also in team working, written and oral communication, innovation and project management.

Last but not least, French language is also one of the competencies acquired, beneficial for working in France and other French-speaking countries or for French companies abroad.



LANGUAGE OF TEACHING


The Master of Science in IT - specialization in Architecture and Engineering for the Internet of Things is 100% taught in English.



Program


YEAR 1 (M1) - Rennes campus

Bridging

semester

in English

from February to July

  • Communication network basics
  • Mathematical tools, Probability theory
  • statistics & digital signal processing
  • Computer science fundamentals
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Projects & Workshops
  • French language classes and cultural immersion (6 hours/week)

2nd Sem.

from August to January

  • Network Fundamentals
  • Data and Software Engineering
  • Introduction to Android Development
  • The Internet of things
  • Engineering Project
  • French language classes (3 hours/week)


YEAR 2 (M2) - Rennes campus

1st Sem

from February to May

  • Distributed Architectures & Embedded Systems
  • Innovatory Networks & Services
  • Network Implentation
  • Architectures, access, and interfaces of mobile networks
  • Internet of Things and Industrial Networks
  • Project
  • Research seminar
  • French language classes (3 hours/week)

2nd Sem.

from June to End Nov.

    Internship

    This semester is spent carrying out a development or research project in an industrial or academic laboratory in France or abroad.

    Duration: 4-6 months - Typical stipend: 1,000-1,500 Euros/month

    Upon completion of the four semesters, students defend their Master Thesis.



    Job opportunities

    • Network solution designer
    • Network planner and designer
    • Network architect
    • Network project leader
    • Network integration leader
    • R&D engineer
    • Consulting expert
    • Researcher and Academic


    Fees and funding

    Tuition fees

    5,100 € Euros/year


    Intake

    February

    Other Details

    QUALIFICATION : 12+4

    COURSE DURATION: 2 Years

    COURSE TYPE : PG

    DEGREE TYPE : Rennes