Master's Programs
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| Frederick University | School of Business and Law | LLM in Maritime Law and Shipping Management | 3 semesters | Online | SEMESTER 1
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Despite its international character, the shipping sector is highly regulated compared to other sectors of the economy that also operate in a global business context. In reality, the shipping sector needs legal advisors and managers who are well equipped with the knowledge of both legal and business subjects, capable of functioning in different jurisdictions and dealing with a plethora of legal and business challenges. You are also offered the opportunity of Concentration, based on the Elective Group of your choice, in one of three areas:
Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this Programme, the students should be able to:
Career Opportunities A wide range of career opportunities, in demanding and challenging posts, is available to prospective graduates that are positioned favourably in the local labour market for the newly created employment opportunities. The diversity of the maritime and trade sectors (forming the “blue economy” sectors) includes many hundreds of large, medium and small firms, all of which are in need of skilled and versatile professionals. This Programme is carefully designed to produce professionally competent and skilful professionals, lawyers and managers that are able to work at executive and managerial levels. Indicatively, the sectors of society and the economy that are being benefited from the added value of this Programme’s graduates are:
All those sectors need to draw upon the same pool of well-educated people. It is worth mentioning again that the Programme is unique in Cyprus and one of the few offered worldwide. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Arts and Communication | MA in Visual Arts | 3 semesters | Campus based | Contemporary Art Practices SEMESTER 1
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The MA in Visual Art program encourages students to challenge and explore conventional boundaries of various art and design disciplines, borrowing and experimenting creatively. Interdisciplinary methodologies are investigated and applied aiming in the advancement and development of new and novel art and design discourses. The program encourages and respects critical theory as well as in depth understanding of material and the practice of making. Furthermore, it offers a close relation with the creative and professional industries and provides opportunities for collaboration on real life local and international projects. Emphasis is placed upon pushing forward critical discourses in a challenging and provocative way, indicating relations to key discourses within the contemporary arena, as well as building upon a personal visual language that is both informed of current trends and innovative. The program aspires to bring together students from diverse backgrounds that will have the opportunity to interact and develop skills necessary to envision a rapidly growing interdisciplinary culture. Committing to a balanced input of theory and practice, the program fosters professional initiative, self-motivation and ambition, desire for positive social change, cultural responsibility and environmental ethics as well as imaginative, out-of-the-box creativity. Tailored to the individual needs and skills of the students, the program gives them the opportunity to develop creatively, to find new experimental applications of their ideas and meet their individual aspirations. Through a series of self-initiated projects and personal tutorials the students are enabled to develop their creative identity and individuality. In doing so students are encouraged in bringing into context their real-life experiences, skills and practice. Conceptual and theoretical issues will be relatively brought up, studied and tackled through courses of Visual and Critical Thinking and Contextual Studies. These courses are primarily engaged with the systematic study of core notions, concepts and disputes of and around critical theory, philosophy, the art and design history, aesthetics and relative studies. Furthermore, research will be promoted by means of encouraging the development of collaboration between the university and other academic and social partners on a local, regional (Mediterranean) and international level. The establishment of such networks is critical in acquiring experience, achieving effective exploitation of research results, resulting in good practice examples and innovation. In order to build a strong art and design research culture with proficient methodological skills the program offers the course of Research Methods that will introduce and provide students with all necessary and relevant competencies and tools in order to encourage and engage them into such a culture. Students will also be introduced to a variety of subjects and media through the art and design electives, that have been methodically structured to provide students with in-depth understanding of primal issues and crucial lines of enquiries in the Art and Design Field; The program aspires to bring together students from diverse backgrounds that will have the opportunity to interact and develop skills necessary to envision a rapidly growing interdisciplinary culture in art and design practices. Committing to a balanced input of theory and practice, the program fosters professional initiative, self-motivation and ambition, desire for positive social change, cultural responsibility and environmental ethics as well as imaginative, out-of-the-box creativity. The vision of the MA program is to motivate, inspire and encourage students to approach art and design through non-conventional understandings, beyond predictable applications and expectations of what design might be and push the development into new forms and applications borrowing expertise from graphic, interior and media design as well as the fine arts. The program aspires for students to explore that area between design and art which will grand them the opportunity to develop their thinking, ideas and even their personalities beyond conventional standards. The program is anchored in the area of Fine Art and Applied Art, allowing each individual student to follow the areas of expertise provided by two major streams, which reflect the needs of upcoming new industries:
INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN Interdisciplinary Design students will be introduced to the applied art field through an awareness about fields such as space and form alternatives, curatorial and displaying practices, object and materiality issues, installation and art aesthetics, new media, moving image, animation, web design, alternative visualizing methods, interactivity and materiality issues. In all cases students will be introduced to the technologies that precede these topics. Students attending this pathway will have the opportunity to work on real life projects, work and co-operate with active professionals from the design industry, deliver projects for clients coming from the public or private sector, as well as investigate their professional opportunities in a network of design related individuals, agencies and industries. CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES Through this pathway, the students are introduced and ‘guided to’ contemporary methods, techniques, approaches and practices of the fine art field through systematic exploration and work development primarily in the art studio. These fundamental courses will enable students to locate practical areas of study, to experiment and resolve problems relating their medium, materials, concepts and methods through ongoing practice, group and one to one tutorial, critiques, exhibition visits as well as local and international project initiations. In addition, the students will be presented with a series of talks and presentations by renowned artists, theorists, curators, art historians, thinkers and cultural producers in order to become engaged in contemporary disputes, subjects and art processes. The program is strongly engaged in this very interrelation of contemporary cultural debates to contemporary art practices and for this very reason the students will be further exposed to critical and current disputes as reflected in the art processes, applications, mediums and materials through the courses of Visual Processes and Applications; a course that examines critical positions, histories and renderings/interpretations of the art object through The specific goals of the program are:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The majority of the employment opportunities lie within the local creative industries. Graduates from the MA program in Visual Arts may go into managerial creative posts such as Creative Coordinators, Cultural Producers, Design Managers or Art Directors in Graphic Design agencies, Interior Architecture, Art and Design related posts, as well as the media and will be working towards hybrid forms of visual and social research and creative production. Graduates can also pursue opportunities to initiate artist led, community-based projects or postgraduate doctoral studies. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Maritime Studies | MA / LLM in Maritime Law and Shipping Management | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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In a constantly changing world, a modern and international enterprise must rely on managers and advisors with diverse expertise of both legal and economic requirements of the business environment. To meet these needs, Frederick University with an international team of academic experts from leading universities offers a postgraduate Programme that is unique in Cyprus, and one of very few offered globally. This Degree Programme combines the subject areas of both Maritime Law and Shipping Management and develops the skillset required by managers and lawyers to advise, litigate, negotiate and ultimately to master the legal complexities and challenges of International Trade and Transport. Upon completion, graduates are awarded either the “LLM in Maritime Law and Shipping Management” or the “MA in Maritime Law and Shipping Management”. Students of the program are also offered the opportunity to focus on an elective group of subjects of their choice, and obtain a ‘concentration’ in one of three areas:
Students are eligible for the MA, if they hold an undergraduate business-oriented Degree. Students are eligible for the LLM, if they hold an LLB Degree, or a relevant Bachelor Degree combined with an extensive professional legal experience. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Career Opportunities Significant recent developments in the business sectors in Cyprus make both postgraduate Programmes of studies especially relevant. The island is considered to be one of the world’s leading maritime centres and is fast becoming a new European hub for imports and re-exports activities linking Europe with the Far East in ways previously unexplored. At the same time the energy sector in Cyprus is also developing rapidly. There is a variety of career options upon completion of any of these two Master's Degree Programmes including import and export business, ship owning and ship management, chartering, commercial legal services and consultancy, banking and finance, oil and gas trading and management, insurance, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics, port management, shipping agency, as well as a variety of posts in the public administration and government. Graduates of these Programmes will be positioned favourably in the local and international market for the newly created employment opportunities. They will be able to undertake managerial, legal and executive responsibilities. Those already in employment are expected to enhance their career prospects and be prepared to face the challenges of a more demanding position. The Programme operates in the evenings in order to accommodate working students and is also offered via Distance Learning. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Business Administration | Master in Business Administration | 3 semesters | Campus based | Semester 1
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Program Overview Taking an MBA is a life-changing and demanding experience. The MBA Program aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of current theory and practice across a range of business disciplines and equip them with the practical tools to achieve their career goals. The MBA graduates become more competitive in the market place through developing problem solving skills and applying decision-making tools to address real-life business problems in any industry sector, such as, economics, banking and finance, transportation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, retail and wholesale, consulting, services, healthcare. Why Study this Program? Why at Frederick University? This Program:
Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this Program, you should be able to:
Field Work / Practical Experience You can gain practical work experience through the Final MBA Project as well as the School’s network with key employers in Cyprus. Your Future Career MBA is a degree that demonstrates skills and ambition giving you a strong competitive advantage in the job market. The MBA experience will equip you with the toolkit to become a multi-functional leader, enable you to analyse the market and develop innovative strategies to meet emerging business challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop the necessary skills required by senior executives or consultants in large, medium or small organizations or to start your own business. Candidates Profile MBA is primarily targeted at ambitious individuals of any academic discipline who wish to accelerate or change their career path, assume managerial responsibilities within their own organizations or excel in their jobs in both the private and public sectors. Program Recognition / Accreditation All Programs of Study offered by Frederick University have been evaluated by external academic committees and have been approved by the Evaluation Committee for Private Universities (ECPU). Since November 2015, all new University Programs have been evaluated and accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). All Programs of Study are recognised by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.). Frederick University’s degrees are also recognised by DOATAP (Hellenic NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Centre) as equivalent to the corresponding degrees of Greek Higher Education Institutions. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Business Administration | Master in Business Administration (Distance Learning) | 3 semesters | Online | Semester 1
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Program Overview Taking an MBA is a life-changing and demanding experience. The MBA Program aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of current theory and practice across a range of business disciplines and equip them with the practical tools to achieve their career goals. The MBA graduates become more competitive in the market place through developing problem solving skills and applying decision-making tools to address real-life business problems in any industry sector, such as, economics, banking and finance, transportation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, retail and wholesale, consulting, services, healthcare. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this Program, you should be able to:
Your Future Career MBA is a degree that demonstrates skills and ambition giving you a strong competitive advantage in the job market. The MBA experience will equip you with the toolkit to become a multi-functional leader, enable you to analyse the market and develop innovative strategies to meet emerging business challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop the necessary skills required by senior executives or consultants in large, medium or small organizations or to start your own business. Delivery and Duration
Is this the right program for me? This is the ideal program for you if:
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| Frederick University | Department of Education | MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The Postgraduate Programme “MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change” focuses on theories and practices of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a means of transforming thinking, influencing behaviour patterns and developing competences in order to empower individuals of various professions and backgrounds to enable through their professional positions and roles, the social change needed for achieving Sustainable Development. The Program embraces a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that promotes the infusion of ESD through different disciplines being, therefore, appealing to a broad spectrum of different professions and social groups. It aims to help students of various backgrounds to become reflective practitioners and agents of change, locally as well as globally through their own professional practice. More specific objectives focus on developing students’ critical understanding of Sustainable Development (SD) issues, developing competences and pedagogical skills required for critical reflection, action-oriented transformative pedagogy and helping learners promote active and responsible citizenship for addressing sustainability. Objectives also seek to promote critical pedagogies for addressing SD issues through innovative approaches that encourage life-long authentic learning and social participation: values education for SD; the use of new technologies as sources and transformative tools; and alternative means of learning through the arts. The Program’s structure ensures a balance between the academic dimension, research and practice based on pedagogical activities that can be applied in various educational contexts. Research in ESD is promoted through a research methods course, research-oriented assessment methods in the program courses, the compulsory Masters’ Thesis and through a well-established collaboration network between the university and other academic and social partners with common areas of research interests, on a local, regional (Mediterranean) and international level. Such collaborations build valuable experiences and can promote Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change as an issue of national and regional educational priority. Key Learning Outcomes By the end of their studies, students are expected to acquire a comprehensive set of knowledge, important skills and a mindset (values and attitudes) necessary for delivering ESD through formal, informal and non-formal educational settings. In particular, students should:
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Career Opportunities The design of the postgraduate program aims at providing students with the appropriate theoretical background based on the latest research findings, practical knowledge and skills, in order to become efficient scientists able to cope with the increasing education challenges in formal, informal and non-formal settings. It prepares graduates for employment in NGOs, non-formal education (e.g. environmental education centers), local authorities and agencies of the public or private domain, active in areas of Sustainable Development. Educators already employed at any level and discipline of formal education can find the qualification useful for professional development and progress purposes. Moreover, they can pursue further postgraduate studies at doctoral level. |
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| Frederick University | School of Education and Social Sciences | MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change (Distance Learning) | 3 semesters | Online | SEMESTER 1
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The Postgraduate Programme “MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change” focuses on theories and practices of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a means of transforming thinking, influencing behaviour patterns and developing competences in order to empower individuals of various professions and backgrounds to enable through their professional positions and roles, the social change needed for achieving Sustainable Development. The Program embraces a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that promotes the infusion of ESD through different disciplines being, therefore, appealing to a broad spectrum of different professions and social groups. It aims to help students of various backgrounds to become reflective practitioners and agents of change, locally as well as globally through their own professional practice. More specific objectives focus on developing students’ critical understanding of Sustainable Development (SD) issues, developing competences and pedagogical skills required for critical reflection, action-oriented transformative pedagogy and helping learners promote active and responsible citizenship for addressing sustainability. Objectives also seek to promote critical pedagogies for addressing SD issues through innovative approaches that encourage life-long authentic learning and social participation: values education for SD; the use of new technologies as sources and transformative tools; and alternative means of learning through the arts. The Program’s structure ensures a balance between the academic dimension, research and practice based on pedagogical activities that can be applied in various educational contexts. Research in ESD is promoted through a research methods course, research-oriented assessment methods in the program courses, the compulsory Masters’ Thesis and through a well-established collaboration network between the university and other academic and social partners with common areas of research interests, on a local, regional (Mediterranean) and international level. Such collaborations build valuable experiences and can promote Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change as an issue of national and regional educational priority. Key Learning Outcomes By the end of their studies, students are expected to acquire a comprehensive set of knowledge, important skills and a mindset (values and attitudes) necessary for delivering ESD through formal, informal and non-formal educational settings. In particular, students should:
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Career Opportunities The design of the postgraduate program aims at providing students with the appropriate theoretical background based on the latest research findings, practical knowledge and skills, in order to become efficient scientists able to cope with the increasing education challenges in formal, informal and non-formal settings. It prepares graduates for employment in NGOs, non-formal education (e.g. environmental education centers), local authorities and agencies of the public or private domain, active in areas of Sustainable Development. Educators already employed at any level and discipline of formal education can find the qualification useful for professional development and progress purposes. Moreover, they can pursue further postgraduate studies at doctoral level. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering and Informatics | MSc in Electrical Engineering | 3 semesters | Campus based | 1. Communication Systems 2. Power Systems 3. Control Systems 4. Computer Engineering | Communication Systems SEMESTER 1
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The Program aims to provide the graduates with scientific knowledge, research expertise and competences in order to meet the challenging market needs and prepare them for their professional development in engineering design as well for pursuing graduate studies at the Doctorate (PhD) level. The main objectives of the Program are to:
Key Learning Outcomes
The language of instruction of the program is English Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of electrical systems related to their specialization. Communication Systems graduates can be employed in public or private sector at internet and cellular communication providers, or communication infrastructure design and maintenance. Power Systems graduates can seek employment in public or private sector industries related to electric power generation and distribution, companies activating in renewable energy systems, or as electrical engineer in industrial facilities. Control Systems graduates can be employed in industry as production chain engineers, or in the design and development of automated, remotely controlled systems, and their control panels. |
| Frederick University | Department of Maritime Studies | MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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For centuries, international shipping has been critical to the development of world trade. The inter-relationships between falling transportation costs, economic growth and globalisation are in continual motion as supply chain networks ceaselessly evolve. These elements: shipping, trading patterns and organization are the fundamentals of the programme while the legal, financial, and managerial aspects of trade and transport form the superstructure. The course delivers a comprehensive integrated overview of the core subjects essential to a thorough understanding of international trade and transport. Specifically, the course aims to develop the generic business skills required by managers working in the area of international trade and maritime business; develop critical analytical skills and apply them to the challenges they continually meet. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme prepares students as future professionals who can function effectively in the complex business environment of the global marketplace. The diversity of supporting activities within the highly dynamic trade and maritime industry and its various sectors, consisting of many hundreds of large, medium and small firms, makes this choice possible. Graduates of this programme will have a variety of career options, including import and export business, ship management, commercial management, insurance, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics, port agency, trade and ship finance, maritime regulation as well as a variety of other administrative posts in the private and public sectors. The specific objectives of the MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management are that the students:
Students of the program are also offered the opportunity to focus on an elective group of subjects of their choice, and obtain a ‘concentration’ in one of three areas:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates Significant recent developments in the business sectors in Cyprus make both postgraduate Programmes of studies especially relevant. The island is considered to be one of the world’s leading maritime centres and is fast becoming a new European hub for imports and re-exports activities linking Europe with the Far East in ways previously unexplored. At the same time the energy sector in Cyprus is also developing rapidly. There is a variety of career options upon completion of any of these two Master's Degree Programmes including import and export business, ship owning and ship management, chartering, commercial legal services and consultancy, banking and finance, oil and gas trading and management, insurance, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics, port management, shipping agency, as well as a variety of posts in the public administration and government. Graduates of these Programmes will be positioned favourably in the local and international market for the newly created employment opportunities. They will be able to undertake managerial, legal and executive responsibilities. Those already in employment are expected to enhance their career prospects and be prepared to face the challenges of a more demanding position. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce | MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management (Distance Learning) | 3 semesters | Online | SEMESTER 1
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For centuries, international shipping has been critical to the development of world trade. The inter-relationships between falling transportation costs, economic growth and globalisation are in continual motion as supply chain networks ceaselessly evolve. These elements: shipping, trading patterns and organization are the fundamentals of the programme while the legal, financial, and managerial aspects of trade and transport form the superstructure. The course delivers a comprehensive integrated overview of the core subjects essential to a thorough understanding of international trade and transport. Specifically, the course aims to develop the generic business skills required by managers working in the area of international trade and maritime business; develop critical analytical skills and apply them to the challenges they continually meet. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme prepares students as future professionals who can function effectively in the complex business environment of the global marketplace. The diversity of supporting activities within the highly dynamic trade and maritime industry and its various sectors, consisting of many hundreds of large, medium and small firms, makes this choice possible. Graduates of this programme will have a variety of career options, including import and export business, ship management, commercial management, insurance, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics, port agency, trade and ship finance, maritime regulation as well as a variety of other administrative posts in the private and public sectors. The specific objectives of the MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management are that the students:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates Graduates are expected to be in a position to assume executive and managerial responsibilities. Graduates already in employment are expected to enhance their career prospects and be prepared to face the challenges of a more demanding position within import and export business, ship management, underwriting, freight forwarding, port agency, ship broking, trade and ship finance, as well as a variety of other administrative posts in the private and public sectors. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce | MSc in Marine Engineering and Management | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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Approximately 90% of the international trade in goods by volume is currently carried by sea, despite the development of other means of transport. Today’s seas are dotted with oil, cargo and passenger ships that are magnificently huge and complex. Most, if not all countries with strong economies have bustling and modernised ports. It is therefore imperative that stakeholders ensure the safe and efficient operation of ships; any technical failure or human error can cause a delay in shipment arrival dates and affect the business reputation and profit margins, more importantly it can cause precious lives. Moreover, the radical technological developments alongside increased environmental regulations require ship operators and managers with advanced technical as well as leadership and managerial skills and knowledge. This MSc Programme is unique in Cyprus and one of the few of its type globally. The degree combines marine engineering and management and provides you with the necessary skill set to work in executive posts in the modern maritime and industrial world. It is a major step towards the provision of an integrated approach to engineering and management education. More specifically, the core curriculum covers major marine engineering and management subjects and offers options for specialised shipping and commercial knowledge. You may also combine this MSc study with the acquisition of the professional international licence of the “Engineer Officer of the Watch" (EOOW) thereby acquiring valuable professional marine qualifications and experience. This attainment is highly regarded by shipping companies. You can attend and complete the requirements of both the MSc Academic Degree and the EOOW Professional Qualification within a period of approximately 18 months. The Programme includes, among others, the subjects of: Fundamentals of Marine Engineering, Marine Mechanical Systems Construction and Maintenance, Marine Electrical Equipment Construction and Maintenance, Ship Performance at Sea and Maritime Safety, Marine Machinery Monitoring and Maintenance Modelling, Commercial Management of Ships, International Maritime Law, Logistics and supply chain management. The aforementioned subjects are at the heart of the Programme and constitute an outstanding curriculum of academic credentials that is useful for any engineer who wishes to specialise in the shipping industry. A wide range of opportunities, in demanding and challenging posts, is available to prospective graduates. The diversity of the maritime sector and subsector activities (forming the maritime industry), as well as of the world trade and transport includes many hundreds of large, medium and small firms (and many thousands operating internationally) all of them relying in varying degrees upon skilled and versatile professionals. In this context, our Programme has been carefully considered and designed to produce professionally competent and skillful engineers that are able to work at management and executive levels. Indicatively, the sectors of society and the economy that will benefit from the added value of this Programme’s graduates are:
It should be noted that the prospects of employment for the graduates of this Programme are excellent as shipping / ship management companies have a high demand for well-educated and trained marine engineers. Cyprus, as an established EU Member, is among the top maritime countries in the world and is already an established maritime and commercial business hub. The marine engineers are highly favoured for employment in other associated marine industries, such as company superintendents, surveying, insurance and shipbroking. They are also highly favoured for other employment and career paths in industry besides the shipping industry. Amongst many, these include power stations, hospital engineering, and production line engineering. All those need to be able to draw upon the same pool of well-educated people. It is also worth mentioning that the Programme is unique in Cyprus and one of the few offered worldwide. |
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| Frederick University | School of Engineering | MSc in Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering | 3 semesters | Campus based | 1. Oil & Gas Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the downstream, 2. OffShore Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the midstream, 3. Petroleum Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the upstream | Oil & Gas Engineering SEMESTER 1
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The proposed MSc program places special emphasis on scientific research. It seeks to foster and embrace entirely new ideas and novel approaches to scientific discovery in the field of fossil fuels exploration and offshore constructions. Further, the various areas of emphasis in the program aim to guide students into fields of study that are considered to be new in the Eastern Mediterranean region and offer significant opportunities for engaging in innovative research activities and learning. Specifically, issues incorporated in courses such as “Computational Mechanics and Applications”, “System Dynamics and Control“, “Process Modeling and Simulation“, “Analysis and Design of Offshore Mooring Structures“, provide important opportunities for MSc students to be involved with the various research activities that take place in Frederick University, as well as in other institutions worldwide. Through such course-interactions, students will also acquire valuable experience by developing and implementing their own research projects. The fact that issues related to fossil fuels exploration have still not been investigated in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to students to conduct research that can result in useful deliverables regarding the promotion and establishment of energy in all educational and social levels. Similarly, the implementation of the MSc program is expected to enhance the existing opportunities for research concerning, sustainable construction, fossil energy resources exploitation, as well as social, political, environmental and economical dimensions of energy exploration and offshore construction. The interdisciplinary approach of the program will also be reflected in the creation of interdisciplinary research groups, facilitated by the program operation. These groups will be formed by local and international scientists and specialists contributing to the proposed program. Their knowledge will also be engaged for the development of competitive research proposals and establishment of multiple collaborations with other academic and research institutions, for obtaining research funds from local, European and international funding agencies. Furthermore, the necessity for a chance of Cypriots to specialize and be involved in the Oil & Gas & Offshore Engineering industry with the latest discoveries of Oil & Gas in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus provides a competitive advantage and a real necessity to train engineers to be employed in this rapidly new and growing industry here in Cyprus. Specializations in the MSc in Oil & Gas Engineering and Offshore Engineering Overall, the proposed program is unique in Cyprus, addresses important needs of the society generated by the advancements in the energy sector and fossil fuel discoveries in Cyprus, provides unique and invaluable training and knowledge to young scientists in the domain of downstream, midstream and upstream oil and gas industry, and opens significant and substantial research opportunities for growth and specialisation in the specific domain. The program covers the full breadth of concentrations related to the industry and this is reflected in the three specializations it maintains. For each specialization different program structures are maintained so as to reflect the different needs.
The language of instruction is English and the program is academic. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering is a new postgraduate educational field in Cyprus. However, recent discoveries of hydrocarbon reserves, such as natural gas and potential petroleum reserves in the Economic Zone of Cyprus, as well as in neighbouring countries have sparked immense interest in the above area, providing Cyprus with a unique opportunity to become an energy exporter for the European Union and beyond. In turn this program has been formed to equip new and older graduate engineers with the necessary technical expertise and knowledge to be able to immerse themselves in this industry, by covering all midstream and downstream, production, and downstream aspects of Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering. The MSc in Oil & Gas and Offshore engineering program is of a multidisciplinary nature, with Oil & Gas Engineering encompassing Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, and Environmental Engineering, and with Offshore Engineering encompassing Civil, Mechanical and Marine Engineering. The above program consists of three directions which are reflected in the three specializations, namely
Finally, the MSc candidates, having graduated from the MSc program, will have realistic and many opportunities to work in the oil and gas industry here in Cyprus and in the Middle East, especially now with the rapid oil & gas discoveries in the Mediterranean region. The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of oil & gas and offshore engineering systems related to their specialization. Examples of employment for the graduates of the MSc include:
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| Frederick University | Department of Civil Engineering | MSc in Structural Engineering | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The MSc in Structural Engineering program of study provides the opportunity to Civil, and other relevant engineering degree holders a fast-track approach towards a professional career in the area of Structural Engineering as it applies to Civil Engineering structures. This is a highly concise and practical program geared towards providing the state-of-the-art skills necessary for immediate entering or reentering practice at the highest level. The MSc in Structural Engineering aims to provide further technical knowledge in the area of structural engineering and it is intended to provide the educational platform to encourage the development of competent, confident, articulate, numerate and inquisitive postgraduates who are able to link theory with practice; hence postgraduates can look forward to playing a leading role in the profession providing for the safety and welfare of the public. The program covers fundamental and modern structural engineering subjects providing a combination of analytical and design topics as well as experimental techniques and the use of computers reflecting current and likely future practice. The analytical work will include the theoretical framework of the matrix methods and the use of modern structural analysis software leading to the development of problem solving skills for the analysis of complex engineering structures. The design-related subjects will be taught in accordance with the latest European and national regulatory and legal framework (Euro codes), which provide the most up-to-date specialized knowledge and technical competences. The successful completion of the program requires the completion of a thesis covering a topic related to structural engineering. The research activities involve combinations of experimental, numerical and theoretical work. Research will be promoted by means of encouraging the development of collaboration networks between the university and other academic and social partners on a local, regional (Mediterranean) and international level. The establishment of such networks is critical as a means of acquiring experience, achieving effective exploitation of research results, good practice examples and innovation. The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The MSc in Structural Engineering is developed to meet the needs for education in the field of structural engineering by providing the skills needed to key professionals, who are or will be active in the private sector, in governmental institutions and local authorities and as consultant engineers. Specifically, the proposed program will provide the skills for:
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| Frederick University | School of Engineering | MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems | 3 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The MSc programme is a taught multi disciplinary international programme suitable for applicants from engineering, architecture, planning and other relevant backgrounds, intended to incorporate the latest developments not only in the international scientific field, but also in the European and national regulatory and legal framework. The students will be introduced to power generation and management technologies, to oil and gas exploration and exploitation technologies, to energy demand management, to environmental impact assessment and to emissions trading. They will obtain the expertise to become active professionals in the broader energy sector, including stakeholders in the electricity and gas market, they will be able to work for and to co-operate with public and local authorities and the energy regulator and the transmission system operator and also to provide consulting services in all these fields. Also, students will be introduced to the principles and tools of energy and environmental design of buildings, and, by learning to use powerful computer modelling and simulation techniques, they will obtain the expertise to participate in the design process of buildings. Students will also be acquainted with laboratory and in-situ methods for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the energy efficiency of building systems, of buildings, of renewable and conventional energy systems and of indoor environmental quality conditions, in accordance to legal and best-practice requirements, so as to be able to carry out energy renovation, retrofitting and refurbishment projects. Furthermore, they will learn to evaluate, by means of applying standards and models, the environmental performance of buildings, as needed in order to implement the environmental labelling schemes. The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The Programme is designed to stimulate and encourage novel and imaginative solutions with respect to their implementation in a real market and a rapidly developing economic environment, surrounding the energy sector and the built environment. The Programme involves theoretical and hands-on learning methods aiming at producing skilled professionals who will be able to effectively enter the competitive European market of energy experts. Graduates of the program acquire a strong qualification that assists them in the professional progress. The degree greatly enhances the employability of our graduates in public and semi-public organisations, whose work is related to the implementation of energy and environment related legislation and to the operation of the energy market, or in the power generation, the construction and the building materials industries. The implementation of the Energy Performance Directive in Buildings in 2010 in Cyprus was followed by the increasing demand for more energy efficient buildings, which at the same time ensure a high level of indoor environmental quality. Buildings have to be characterized by the respective energy and environmental studies and certifications and this sets new challenges for engineers and architects, opening at the same time new professional opportunities in the European market for energy professionals. Further, in light of the new developments of oil & gas exploration in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus, and the immediate needs of providing skilled engineers to support the whole planning and operation, the Degree will allow our Graduates to first penetrate the area and become leaders in this effort. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Computer Engineering ans Science | MSc in Web and Smart Systems | 3 semesters | Campus based | 1. Smart Systems 2. Web Systems | Smart Systems SEMESTER 1
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In the past decade, the developments experienced by the advancements of the Internet and the World Wide Web have been monumental for the Information Technology domain, as well as the society in general. Additionally, in recent years we have experienced an explosion of computational capabilities, not only from traditional computing machines (i.e. computers) but also from a wide variety of other devices such as mobile smart phones, tablets and several other autonomous smart devices. Furthermore, the developments in cloud computing and the integration of the whole spectrum of smart devices with the internet (Internet of Things) leads to the enchantment of existing information technology applications and to the creation of new areas of applications. All these developments call for the existence of scientists and engineers that are adequately trained in the relevant technologies and have a deep knowledge of their interrelationships and the challenges that lie ahead. The above realization constitutes the core motivation and forms the rationale behind the design and the development of the proposed program. As its name implies, the program offers two specializations: (a) the Web Systems specialization, and (b) the Smart Systems specialization. Aim of the Program: The aim of the proposed program is to develop graduates that exhibit in-depth knowledge and advanced skills of the technologies relevant to web applications and smart systems. By the end of this program, graduates will master the knowledge required to design and implement efficient and effective solutions utilizing existing and emerging web and/or smart systems. An equally important aim is that, through the program, the University will be able to strengthen its research activity in this fast evolving field and become a leading research institution in the area. Specific Objectives The main objectives of the program are to provide its graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that will enable them to:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Specialization Specific Learning Outcomes (Web Systems): Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Specialization Specific Learning Outcomes (Smart Systems): Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates A large percentage of graduates of the MSc in Mobile and Web Systems program are expected to pursue careers in web application development and integration of applications with mobile devices, which is a rapidly growing section in organizations involved with software development. They are also likely to be employed in telecommunications companies, where a shift into the support of application-level services is present (see for example the establishment of CYTACOM by CYTA). Graduates can also be employed in computer network related jobs and are also capable of obtaining employment in ICT departments of medium and large organizations and software houses. The MSc in Web and Smart Systems is supported by the Mobile Device Laboratory (MDL) |
| Frederick University | Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics | MSc in Web and Smart Systems (Distance Learning) | 3 semesters | Online | 1. Web Systems, 2. Smart Systems | Web Systems SEMESTER 1
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In the past decade and especially in the past few years during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the developments experienced by the advancements of the Internet and the World Wide Web have been monumental for the Information Technology domain, as well as the society in general. Additionally, in recent years we have experienced an explosion of computational capabilities, not only from traditional computing machines (i.e. computers) but also from a wide variety of other devices such as mobile smart phones, tablets and several other autonomous smart devices. Furthermore, the developments in cloud computing and the integration of the whole spectrum of smart devices with the internet (Internet of Things) leads to the enchantment of existing information technology applications and to the creation of new areas of applications. All these developments call for the existence of scientists and engineers that are adequately trained in the relevant technologies and have a deep knowledge of their interrelationships and the challenges that lie ahead. The above realization constitutes the core motivation and forms the rationale behind the design and the development of the proposed program. Aim of the Program: The aim of the proposed program is to develop graduates that exhibit in-depth knowledge and advanced skills of the technologies relevant to web applications and smart systems. By the end of this program, graduates will master the knowledge required to design and implement efficient and effective solutions utilizing existing and emerging web and/or smart systems. An equally important aim is that, through the program, the University will be able to strengthen its research activity in this fast-evolving field and become a leading research institution in the area. Objectives of the Program: The main objectives of the program are to provide its graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that will enable them to:
Key Learning Outcomes Program Generic Learning Outcomes
Specialization Specific Learning Outcomes (Web Systems) Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Specialization Specific Learning Outcomes (Smart Systems) Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Graduates’ employability prospects The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of web or smart systems related to their specialization. Graduates of the program are expected to be employed both in and out the IT sector, such as software companies, ICT departments of medium and large organizations (private and public), research and innovation organizations, or work as independent consultants or developers. Jobs directly associated with this program include: application developer, web engineer/designer/developer, cloud engineer, software engineer, IT consultant, embedded and smart systems/solutions engineer/developer. The MSc in Web and Smart Systems also provide graduates the eligibility for scientific postgraduate doctoral level studies. |
| Frederick University | Department of Mechanical Engineering | MSc Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Design | 3 semesters | Campus based | 1. Manufacturing Engineering Design 2. Welding Engineering Design | Manufacturing Engineering Design SEMESTER 1
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The aim of this MSc programme is to provide this advanced knowledge and scientific background such that our engineering graduates, based on the knowledge gained from this programme, can enter the mechanical engineering industry successfully and use this knowledge to slowly become experts in certain active areas or disciplines. Furthermore, this MSc programme will broaden, strengthen and integrate knowledge and understanding regarding advanced engineering industry processes. This will include all the necessary academic tools, computational modelling techniques, design, and engineering practice to solve mechanical engineering problems of varying complexity, taking into consideration the economic, social and environmental context. At the end of this programme, a deep and broad knowledge of the advanced mechanical engineering technology will have been acquired, enabling the prediction, improvement and innovativeness of the processes of modern mechanical engineering design and production activities. Specializations in the MSc in Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Design
The language of instruction is English and the program is academic. Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students are expected to:
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