Bachelor's Programs
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| Frederick University | Department of Business, Accounting & Finance | BA in Accounting and Finance | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The Program aspires to contribute to strengthening Cyprus’ competitive advantages in financial services in the European and global context. As a direct response to the needs of the society and of the industry, the program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career and further academic progression of studies in accounting and finance. The design of the program syllabi provides both the academic and practical knowledge needed for laying the foundation for postgraduate studies in accounting and finance and obtaining professional qualifications in accounting. The main objectives of the program can be summarized as follows:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes Consistently with the mission of the university for fostering academic excellence, the program sets the following learning outcomes:
Exemptions from Professional Examinations The program provides the following exemptions from professional accounting bodies:
The above exemptions pave the way for graduates to obtain professional qualifications that are invaluable for a career in accounting and finance. Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the accounting and finance program obtain the knowledge and skills required for a career in the accounting and more broadly in the financial sector. The graduates of the program are employed as accountants or financial analysts in accounting and audit firms, banks, financial consulting firms and investment companies. They also fulfil the requirements for employment in the public and private sectors in management related positions utilizing their skills and knowledge in accounting and financial analysis. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Business Administration | BA in Business Administration | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The program aims to provide students with the academic and practical knowledge needed for careers in diverse business organizations and further academic studies. The design of the program includes core business fundamentals and problem-solving skills. It constitutes a balance between the theoretical, general, and practical knowledge in the following areas: economics, accounting, business, management, finance, and marketing. Business Administration program provides versatile and transferable skills that students can learn either from their core courses or from three different specializations. Graduating students become business professionals, who are valuable assets to a successful organization, and ready for a variety of business settings. The language of instruction is English. The main objectives of the program are:
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| Frederick University | Department of Fine and Applied Arts | BA in Fashion and Image Design | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The BA Fashion and Image Design program is designed for students who intend to have a career in fashion design and other design related careers in the fashion area. The program is designed to enrich and develop students’ individual potential. It is designed to help students to develop their abilities to identify problems and be able to solve them within the fashion area. Furthermore, the program equips students with the ability of understanding the national and international fashion business and meets fully the challenges of modern fashion industry. It is expected that all students of the program will develop skills and abilities to communicate well, to work both independently and in group situations, to relate their studies to their chosen fashion area and to develop self- motivated responsibility for their actions. The program provides technical foundation and a broad design education to meet the ever changing demands of the Fashion industry. Within the scope of these two areas the program aims to embody the student with expressive design and technical skills, broaden their communicative and intellectual awareness as well as their conceptual thinking. The students are therefore introduced to fashion technical skills through the courses of Pattern Cutting and Garment Making, the basic synthesis between garment and fabric. Within the course the understanding and proper use of pattern cutting and sewing equipment is developed which in turn assist students in the translation of basic designs into three-dimensional made up garments. With in the elective courses of Menswear and Tailoring and Professional Pattern Cutting and Garment Making, more intricate skills are developed through experimental and creative pattern cutting and sewing techniques. The opportunity to interact and develop skills and a profound understanding of intricate pattern and sewing techniques helps in developing the necessary knowledge and skills for making up of a final fashion collection. These fundamental technical courses will enable students to work in a professional manner, hence planning and organizing future fashion collections as well as acquiring good technical communication skills in order to communicate effectively with future design teams. In conjunction with above technical courses students will also be introduced to art and design courses such as Introduction to Studio Art, Drawing, and Design and Materials. Here students will build upon their drawing skills as well as their knowledge and use of various materials through specific project work. These courses lay foundations for initial development through the establishment of good drawing skills and three dimensional forms. To assist students in developing a historical and cultural awareness, which is crucial for such a design course, the program offers the course of History of Art / Cultural Studies and History of Fashion Design. This will provide students with an in-depth understanding of how sociopolitical and economic situations affect and influence fashion. The program has been strategically structured to initially introduce students within the first semesters to the fashion industry and the basics of their future profession. In the following semesters the courses offered will develop students’ expertise in the fashion field with continuous experimentation and exploration in design, image and styling through Fashion Design Practice, Styling and Image Making, Fashion Photography and Design for Performance. The program offers alternative pathways through semesters 3- 8 for students whose special interests and future ambitions lie in the fields of the fashion media and fashion styling. The program strongly involves the use of image and styling. It looks at the diversity of ways that fashion and clothing can be communicated, promoted and presented creatively to different audiences, whether this be through photography, film, digital media, performance, music, advertising and journalism. In the final year students are expected to establish a strong personal identity in their work one which should be reflected in their major collection project. The Major Collection Projects will enable students to design and execute a fashion design project, which will demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical understanding, initiative, innovation and creative originality. Students will develop a professional approach to their work enabling them to plan, organize fashion collections of high quality. The program places a great importance on innovative research; hence in the final semester all students must complete a senior project, which is regarded as their thesis. It is a course where students act as individual designers in an investigation of a topic of their own choice. The course can be of any nature/ idea/ concept. The ultimate scope is to conduct an extensive research into the course and prepare an extended essay from the research findings and analysis. The course requires the student to initialise a written brief as well as produce final design solutions and a written thesis. The emphasis is on innovation and variety where topics can cross boundaries in both inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary guises. Students will be introduced to a variety of subjects and media through the art and design electives, such as Illustration Techniques, Fashion Illustration Techniques, Photographic Design and Computer – Aided Pattern Design and many more, which help in the development of knowledge and skills that foster a greater understanding of the fashion field. The vision of the BA Fashion and Image program is to create the new designers of tomorrow. Designers, which will help create a new identity for fashion design in Cyprus. An identity which no longer includes just fashion design and production but a wider scope which now includes such areas as theatre, film, fashion photography, digital media, advertising, journalism and many more. The program intends to create designers who will be able to work in a multi-disciplinary design environment. It will offer alternative pathways, which will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills that will help them create, communicate, promote and present fashion creatively to different audiences. Designers, which will be able to design and execute fashion projects that will demonstrate detailed and critical understanding, initiative, innovation and creative originality. The specific goals of the program are:
Key Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates Graduates of the BA Fashion and Image Design program will be able to pursue opportunities in the Fashion design market in which today include such fields as fashion styling, fashion photography, fashion design and fashion promotion. This may also include involvement in theatre, television and magazines/publishing houses. Graduates may also pursue opportunities to initiate community based projects or fashion shows. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Fine and Applied Arts | BA in Interior Design | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The Program is shifted towards an Architectural orientation and it is also enriched with a broad Fine Art context. This allows a good balance of input between Architecture, Interior Design and Art. The BA Interior Design program is designed to prepare future professionals in the Interior Design field who will be functioning in the ever-changing world of the new century. Students acquire sufficient knowledge, techniques and understanding of design, which enables them to use it as a foundation both for employment and academic understanding. This program has been designed as the distinctive design of objects and space appropriate to their physical and social contexts. The program occupies a territory which will overlap other related fields: the precised ergonomic and hand-contact focus of furniture and product design; the transient and heightened atmospheric world of theatre design; the strategic thinking and client centred perspectives of trend forecasters, graphic designers and management consultancy; the conceptual strengths of contemporary performance and sculpture and the timeless universal qualities of architecture. The program also introduces and orientates students towards new technologies which not only reflect changes in innovative teaching and learning practices but also the international industrial market place. The program aims:
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, and administration of spatial processes. They fulfil the requirements for employment in the public or private sectors as interior designers, architectural drawers, and furniture/product designers. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Arts and Communication | BA in Visual Communication | 8 semesters | Campus based | 1. Graphics and Digital Media, 2. Film Making and Digital Media | Film Making and Digital Media SEMESTER 1
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The significant diversification and sophistication of communication practices and the rapid advancement of communication technologies, create new challenges and needs while working in the field of Visual Communication. In the ever-changing and versatile area of visual culture, communication and digital media have become integral parameters of contemporary modes utilized to convey information, promotion or entertainment. The highly competitive and cutting-edge Visual Communication industries require more so than ever multi-tasking, digital savvy and diverse individuals seeking a successful professional career in the field. The emergence of social media and online or other digital platforms create new opportunities as well as challenges for professionals and academics working in the field of Visual Communication. The Visual Communication program of study proposes an innovative and all-rounded approach, taking into account current debates, design and film practice developments and digital advancements. The program offers two specializations: a) Graphic Design and Digital Media, b) Film Making and Digital Media. Operating in the current conditions of constant flux, the program provides comprehensive and versatile conceptualization of the field and acute awareness of the current or anticipated developments in contemporary Graphic Design, Film and Digital Media areas. Developed and enriched creatively over decades, the Visual Communication program established a long tradition and has played a significant role in the promotion, advancement and education in the field of visual communication in Cyprus. Offering systematic social and cultural contribution, the program has been in alignment with the Universities’ mission and its main objectives as a leading agent in the relevant fields, producing and disseminating new knowledge through a variety of innovative projects, activities and academic production in the fields of arts and design. Through its manifold collaborations and liaisons, the program has gained the respected and support of relevant professional bodies, cultural institutions and governmental agents and is in constant and close collaboration with the industry. Over the years the program’s students and faculty participate and volunteer systematically in local and international real-life projects, competitions and research projects, establishing a dynamic connection with the current state of affairs and enforcing active participation in the dissemination of social awareness. Indicative of its long history, tradition and liaisons with the industry is that the program’s graduates occupy a large percentage of the active professional posts in the fields and are highly sought after upon graduation. Given that Visual Communication and Digital Media is an ever-changing field, greatly influenced by current cultural trends, economic and technological developments, the program gives strong emphasis in providing sustainable education where students are enabled to learn how to teach themselves and acquire the ability to constantly gain knowledge over time. In its content the program aims to enable students to gain a comprehensive and versatile conceptualisation of the field and to acquire a variety of theoretical and visual research skills, necessary for the development of critical thinking, innovation and confidence. The program focuses on the development of students’ visual intelligence, literacy and competence in order to become flexible and lateral in their approach in solving challenging Visual Communication tasks. Approaching the fields of cultural studies, semiology, history of art and design, the program offers a large number of studio courses (i.e. Visual Communication, Film and Video Production, Motion Graphics and Animation Techniques, Graphic and Advertising Design, Moving Image, Design for Branding, Sound Design for Film and TV, Film Directing etc.) which introduce practice-based, real-life or self-initiated projects. Students gradually develop an all-rounded understanding and experience of the creative process, such as brief analysis/development, visual research and experimentation, audience identification, design/film development, interpretation methods, concept analysis/development, trial and error, prototype/mock-up production, testing etc. Further, through the cultivation, application and dissemination of relevant knowledge, students are also made aware of theoretical debates regarding social awareness and cultural responsibility in the context of visual communication in an effort to develop social sensibilities and understanding towards issues of gender, race, the environment etc. Through the various teaching strategies invested in the program students also develop autonomy, personal initiative and leadership skills so as to be able to work effectively on their own as free-lance professionals or as part of teams in professional agencies, institutions and other bodies. In doing so great attention is paid to the production of a diverse digital portfolio showcasing a wide selection of final projects, enabling graduates to pursue professional posts straight out of the University. Over the four-year duration of the program, students are ensured continuity of learning and course discipline integrity. The program’s main objectives are to:
The language of instruction is English. Occupational Profiles of the Graduates Graduates of the BA Degree will be well prepared for a dynamic future in the Design and Media industry that demands high professional standards and value creativity and innovative thinking.
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| Frederick University | Department of Mechanical Engineering | BSc in Automotive Engineering | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The Automotive Engineering Program of Study provides the opportunity for students to gain a deep understanding in a particular automotive engineering discipline. The Program constitutes a balance between the academic and the practical directions. It prepares its graduates for direct employment as Automotive engineers and lays the foundation for graduate studies in the field of Automotive engineering. The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program will have both enhanced interdisciplinary skills in automotive engineering and business, and the teamwork skills necessary to guide product and process development in this fast-growing field. They fulfil the requirements for employment in private sectors such as service advisors, fleet control engineers, automotive insurance companies’ assessors and public departments such as the Road Transport Department. They can also be employed in the industry in areas related to automotive supplier companies. The graduates of the Program can also be employed as educators in public or private secondary schools. The graduates of the program are eligible to register to the Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). |
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| Frederick University | Department of Civil Engineering | BSc in Civil Engineering | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The aim of the Program is to prepare students professionally as Civil Engineers for employment in the private and public sectors of industry and provide the academic background to fulfil the obligations of the Civil Engineer in a highly diverse environment.
Specializations in Civil Engineering The Department of Civil Engineering, in addition to the general Civil Engineering direction, offers the option to Civil Engineering students to specialize in certain areas of Civil Engineering that are of increasing importance in the Cyprus, as well as the international environment. The program currently offers two specializations as briefly described below. Petroleum Geotechnics Cyprus has recently positioned itself on the energy map through the discovery of significant reserves of natural gas and possibly oil as well in its Exclusive Economic Zone in the Eastern Mediterranean. Geophysical investigations and extensive investigative drilling are already underway and exploration contracts have been signed by international companies. Through these offshore geological investigations for oil and gas reservoirs and the upstream production and exploitation of hydrocarbons it is estimated that about 6,000 new job vacancies will be created in this field, with the majority of these falling in the sections of engineering and technology. Currently, the Cyprus government and the Ministries of Education and Energy urge local Universities to offer knowledge and education to local engineering graduates which will strengthen their possibilities to be employed in the oil and gas industry. The proposed specialization is “Petroleum Geotechnics” addresses a number of key issues directly relevant to oil and gas exploration as follows:
Sustainable Built Environment Specialization The purpose of the proposed direction is to offer students of the Civil Engineering Department the option to focus on the field of the sustainable built environment. Following the Europe 2020 strategy, the concept of sustainability in the built environment has become imperative. This need is expressed in civil engineering in the following fields:
The language of instruction for both specializations, as well as the general program, is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, create, maintain and expand civil engineering systems that address a wide variety of concerns, including those of a structural, geotechnical, environmental, hydraulics, materials, construction management nature. They can work in civil engineering-related posts in the private and public sector. Such posts may include civil and environmental engineering analysis and design teams, teams for on-site supervision of projects, as well as teams that set or monitor the effectiveness of legal tools for civil engineering projects. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Computer Engineering and Science | BSc in Computer Engineering | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The Program focuses on computer systems with integrated understanding of computer hardware and software. It aims to develop graduates who exhibit in-depth knowledge and possess advanced skills in the core domains of the discipline of computer engineering. The Program constitutes a balance between theory and practice and prepares its graduates for direct employment and a successful career. Furthermore, the Program lays the foundation for graduate studies. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, and administration of computing systems. They fulfil the requirements for employment in the public or private sectors as information and communication technologies (ICT) engineers, hardware support engineers, network designers/administrators. They can also be employed in the industry in areas related to automation systems. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Computer Engineering and Science | BSc in Computer Science | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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The aim of the BSc in Computer Science Program is to introduce students to the underlying theories, technologies and applications in the broader subject area of Computer Science. The Program equips students, in addition to practical skill acquisition, with the ability to adapt and evolve in the fast and radically changing environment of computation. The Program prepares graduates for employment as computer scientists and lays the foundation for graduate studies in the field.
The language of instruction is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, create, maintain and expand software systems that address a wide variety of applications including business and technical. They can work in software development companies and organisations that provide support for software services. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Informatics | BSc in Electrical Engineering | 8 semesters | Campus based | Electrical Engineering SEMESTER 1
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The Program aims to develop graduates with in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge in the main domains of Electrical Engineering. The courses offered, are strongly supported by relevant laboratory infrastructure and constitute a balance between theoretical and practical study in the core domains of Electrical Engineering and their implementation in real world applications. Furthermore, the Program prepares its graduates for direct employment and successful career as electrical engineers and lays the foundation for further graduate studies. The main objectives of the Program are to:
Specialization in Renewable Energy Sources and Sustainable Energy Systems In addition to the General Electrical Engineering direction, the specialization of Renewable Energy Sources and Sustainable Energy Systems is offered for Electrical Engineering students aiming to prepare them for career and immediate contribution to the industry and society in the above field, through the design, development, construction, application, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems and the promotion of more sustainable living through the implementation of new technologies and innovations. The language of instruction for both the general direction and the specialization is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, and administration of electrical engineering systems. They fulfil the requirements for employment in the public or private sectors as electrical engineers, and they acquire working privileges in the areas of power production and distribution, electrical installations, communication systems design and maintenance and in areas of the industry related to automation systems. The graduates of the program can also be employed as educators in public or secondary schools with technical direction and are eligible to register to the Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK) in both "Electrical Engineering" and "Electronic Engineering" specialisations. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Maritime Studies | BSc in Maritime Studies | 8 semesters | Campus based | SEMESTER 1
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Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. The standards of living in the industrialised and developed countries as well as the livelihoods and employment of billions of people in the developing world, depend on ships and shipping. Globalisation means that sea transport will continue to play a pivotal role in trade movements well beyond the 21st century. Cyprus, as a leading EU maritime nation, is also among the top maritime countries in the world and a well-established commercial and business hub. International trade is built on the interrelationships of transportation, economic growth and globalisation plus the underlying processes of shipping, trade patterns, finance and regulation. The Frederick University BSc Programme in Maritime Studies aims to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the trade and maritime sectors. The BSc in Maritime Studies is firmly established and respected in the shipping and trading community, being the first Programme of its kind in the Republic of Cyprus The BSc Programme in Maritime Studies aims to equip students with a thorough knowledge of every aspect of the Maritime Business applied on a broad business administration knowledge base. As a result, our graduates are able to fulfill the requirements of any managerial post within the maritime world and its associated activities. The curriculum prepares the students to meet all challenges of the modern Shipping corporate world through a unique blend of professional and academic courses. It takes a hands-on approach to instruction, directed by dedicated faculty composed of experts in their fields. Practical training programmes and professional seminars are also offered, further enriching our students’ studies, enabling them to become rapidly adaptive to the needs of future employers and to respond appropriately and imaginatively to emerging issues in this dynamic industry. Key Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, the student is expected to:
Field Work / Professional Experience The work placement module for BSc students provides the opportunity for practical insight in the various sectors of companies in the maritime industry and reflection upon their knowledge gained through their studies. Students acquire a practical understanding and know-how of the procedures and the skills required within the various functions of shipping companies such as crew management, liner shipping operations, shipping accounting, port agency, purchasing, logistics and warehouse distribution as well as time and voyage chartering. This module constitutes an excellent opportunity for students to compare and contrast their own personal career interests in relation to the industry’s sectors and make informed professional choices upon graduation. The work placement takes place during the summer period. Students who have completed their 3rd year of full-time studies in the BSc Maritime Studies programme and exhibit a high GPA score can choose to undertake the specific module. Career Opportunities The Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce is proud to claim 95 % employment of graduates in accordance with recent research studies. A wide range of opportunities, in demanding and challenging posts, is available to prospective graduates. The diversity of subsector activities forming the infrastructure of world trade and transport involves many hundreds of large, medium and small firms, all of them relying in varying degrees upon versatile skilled professionals. Public sector agencies with regulatory responsibilities together with NGO’s and other public interest organisations all need to be able to draw upon the same pool of well-educated people. Cyprus is one of the biggest ship management centres worldwide with more than 200 ship owning, ship management and ancillary shipping-related companies who maintain premises in the country and undertake international operations from the island. Approximately, 9,000 on shore people are employed within the Cyprus maritime cluster. In addition, a number of prominent international trade and shipping companies opt to move their premises to the favourable environment of Cyprus. Recognition / Accreditation The programme is approved by the Evaluation Committee of Private Universities (Ε.Α.Ι.Π.) and is accredited by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (ΚΥ.Σ.Α.Τ.Σ.). Frederick University graduates in Maritime Studies are exempted from a number of exams at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. |
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| Frederick University | Department of Mechanical Engineering | BSc in Mechanical Engineering | 8 semesters | Campus based | General Semester Breakdown SEMESTER 1
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The Program is designed to provide the students with the scientific and professional provisions of the Mechanical Engineering profession. The Program constitutes a balance between the academic and the practical directions. The program provides practical experience in the use of modern engineering instruments and reinforced understanding through computerized and other experimentation. It prepares its graduates for direct employment as mechanical engineers and lays the foundation for further education. Specialization in Oil & Gas Engineering The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in addition to the general Mechanical Engineering direction, offers the option to Mechanical Engineering students to specialize in areas of Mechanical Engineering that are of increasing importance in the Cyprus, as well as the international environment. To this end, the Department has established the Oil and Gas Engineering specialization. The aim of the BSc in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Oil and Gas is to serve both the Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Production and therefore prepare professionals to work in hydrocarbon exploration and processing, with knowhow in drilling and reservoir characterization, analysis and design of pipeline systems, industrial process (refineries and petrochemicals) and simulations, as members of multi-disciplinary teams. The specialization is intended to provide students the following competences:
The language of instruction for both the general direction and the specialization is English. Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profiles of the Graduates The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, and administration of mechanical engineering systems. They fulfil the requirements for employment in the public or private sectors as mechanical engineers. They can also be employed in the industry in areas related to mechanical engineering systems. The graduates of the Program can also be employed as educators in public or private secondary schools. The graduates of the program are eligible to register to the Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). |