University of Cyprus

Semester 1

• The Critique of Justice in European Culture
• Gender Roles in the European Space
• The Europe of Nations

Semester 2

• Dada and Surrealism
• Cultural Hegemonies in European Space
• The Spirit of Nations

Semester 3

• Master's Thesis European Studies

Profile of Programme

The Master's degree in European Studies is offered by the Department of French and European Studies of the University of Cyprus in Greek and international languages. Its courses are taught in English. According to the linguistic profile of students, some courses can occasionally be taught in Greek or French. The aims of the Master's program can be summarized as follows:

From an academic viewpoint, the program aims to cover an obvious gap in the programs offered internationally in the field of postgraduate European Studies. More specifically, it aims to move away from the usual frame of such programs which are usually based on a dominant politico-economic approach.
Thus, the postgraduate program aims to investigate specific cultural issues related to Europe and to see how these issues relate to philosophical, literary, visual and other cultural narratives. The program puts forward ways of studying European cultural phenomena in a synthetic way, combining a specific European conjuncture with its diachronic depth.

From a research point of view, the aim of the program is for its graduates to be able to carry out doctoral studies in specific fields of European cultural studies, combining them with European literature studies, comparative literature, visual and art studies, European history, sociology, anthropology and political sciences.

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Key Learning Outcomes

The postgraduate program aims to investigate specific issues related to cultural Europe and to see how these issues relate to philosophical, literary, visual and other cultural narratives. The program puts forward ways of studying European cultural phenomena in a synthetic way, combining a specific European conjuncture with its diachronic depth. 

1st semester:

Landscape Archaeology (on land and under the sea), Digital Applications

• ARCH 650: Settlement and Landscape Archaeology
• ARCH 653: Introduction to GIS Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
• ARCH 654: Maritime Cultural Landscape

2nd semester:

Materials and Artefacts

• ARCH 655: Shipwreck Archaeology
• ARCH 659: The Interdisciplinary Study of Ancient Materials
• ARCH 661: Study of pottery and small finds

3rd semester: 

• ARCH 615 Practical Training in Field Archaeology
• ARCH 651: Mediterranean Island Landscapes
• ARCH 652: Introduction to Building Archaeology
• ARCH 663: Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management
• ARCH 680: MA Thesis

The programme is addressed to:

• Archaeologists already working in the public sector (Archaeological Services or in Museums), who need to optimize their professional performance in various aspects of fieldwork.
• Young archaeologists who wish to enhance their training and experience, in order to pursue a career in the public or private sector.
• Young researchers who need to expand their fieldwork activities or be trained in new/ specific methods and techniques.
• Non-archaeology graduates from domains that are closely linked to archaeology, who wish to become familiar with archaeological fieldwork.

First Semester

• Language Teaching and Learning (10 ECTS)
• Trends in Applied Linguistics (10 ECTS)
• Research Methodology (10 ECTS)

Second Semester

• Language Testing and Assessment (10 ECTS)
• Materials Development and Course Design (10 ECTS)
• Elective Course (10 ECTS)

Third Semester

• Master Thesis in TESOL (20 ECTS)
• Teaching Portfolio Development (10 ECTS)

Profile of Programme

The program is to meet the needs of TESOL professionals who would like to expand their understanding of language teaching methodologies in the light of cutting-edge research and recent developments in the field of applied linguistics. It replaces our successful MA in TEFL and provides an exciting program suitable for those currently working as language teachers, those who plan to work as language teachers in the future, and those who have a strong interest in English language learning and teaching. The MA in TESOL also builds on the strengths of the University of Cyprus as a national center for research into second language acquisition, English language teaching, testing and assessment.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MA in TESOL, students are expected to have acquired:

▪ A wide overview of the language sciences in theory and practice

▪ A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Applied Linguistics

▪ Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English language

▪ Expert-level understanding of different approaches to language pedagogy

▪ Essential language teaching skills and classroom curriculum development

▪ An advanced ability to apply different research methodologies

▪ A profound and critical understanding of language assessment

▪ An ability to carry out qualitative and quantitative research in language

▪ A deep understanding of the interplay between language in the classroom, communication, and intervention

▪ Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills

Semester 1

• Methodologie de la didactique du FLE
• Sociolinguistique et didactique du FLE
• Selection from a List of courses

Semester 2

• TICE en didactique du FLE
• Didactique de la grammaire du FLE
• Selection from a List of courses

Semester 3

• Master's Thesis in French Studies

The Master’s programme Didactics of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) offers training main objective of which is the acquisition of the following competences: a) academic knowledge in didactics of FLE (theoretical approaches and current methodologies); b) professional knowledge concerning the teaching of French (practices, experience in the school environment) and c) principles of management in education. The programme therefore offers training that provides both essential tools for the analysis of teaching situations and practical tools that enable intervention in professional sectors related to the teaching process.

The Master’s Programme in the Didactics of French as a Foreign Language is aimed at practising teachers of French as a foreign language in the public and private sectors in Cyprus or elsewhere, who wish to acquire greater specialisation, but also at future teachers or specialists in the field of French as a foreign language who wish to work in Cyprus or elsewhere. It is also intended for graduates of French studies from the University of Cyprus or holders of other French degrees, or holders of other departments of the University of Cyprus or other Cypriot or foreign universities wishing to acquire a specialisation in the teaching of French as a foreign language combined with expertise in educational management and administration.

From an academic point of view, the programme aims to support graduates of French Language and Literature, or other degree holders from the French-speaking world, according to the current requirements of teaching French as a Foreign Language and the modern labour market in Cyprus and outside Cyprus. More specifically, it offers in-depth training, lasting three semesters (4 courses from the Department of French and European Studies + 2 courses from the Department of Educational Sciences and/or the Department of Psychology + dissertation or internship), which provides both the necessary tools for analysis of learning situations and practical tools for intervention in professional fields related to the didactic process. This programme trains:

• teachers of French as a foreign language
• directors of French or foreign public schools
• directors of language centres and private language institutes
• inspectors of French as a foreign language
• specialised trainers from pedagogical institutes
• French-speaking cultural attachés
• French-language textbook authors
• advisors and attachés in the field of language services
• Francophone advisors and programme officers
• advisors and specialists in Francophonie issues, involved in the Francophone world
• specialist advisors on multilingualism issues
• Francophone curriculum developers
• French as a Foreign Language trainers
• inspectors general of foreign languages
• advisers and attachés in planning and language policy offices
• web-based teachers/trainers
• teachers/trainers of training programmes

Read here the testimonies of former students of the Master Didactique du Français langue étrangère.

Download here the Prospectus of Postgraduate Studies: In Greek – in English

Semester 1

• Trends in Applied Linguistics
• Principles in Linguistic Analysis I
• Portfolio Development I

Semester 2

• Research Methodology
• Principles in Linguistic Analysis II
• Portfolio Development II

Semester 3

• First and Second Language Acquisition
• Topics in Linguistics
• Portfolio Development III

Semester 4

• Master Thesis in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

Profile of Programme

The programme is primarily designed for those interested in the scientific investigation of language. Its main objectives are i) to offer students a solid background and deepen their knowledge in the main areas of English grammar and the structure of language; ii) to enable students to become acquainted with different areas of the field (such as syntax, semantics, phonology, applied linguistics, etc.); iii) to engage students in research in the field, and consequently get students interested in furthering their studies.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, students are expected to have acquired:

• A sweeping but in-depth overview of the language sciences.
• A wide overview of the literature in Linguistics.
• A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
• Expert-level understanding of the scientific approach to language
• Essential language teaching and language analysis skills.
• Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English.
• An advanced ability to analyze language structure.
• A profound and critical understanding of discoveries and issues in language acquisition.
• An advanced ability to critically approach linguistic phenomena, both in a theoretical and an interdisciplinary framework, the latter involving political, social, psychological, neurological topics and contexts.
• A deep understanding of the interplay between language, cognition, and communication.
• Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills. 

Full-Time MBA Program

The MBA Full-Time Program is a one-year Program geared towards individuals who are committed to developing their management skills and decision-making abilities in a fast-changing business environment. The duration of the Program is twelve months with classes beginning in September. The Program is completed within five terms. The duration of each term is two months.

In order to graduate, students must complete 90 European Credit Transfer System units - ECTS units. Courses of 3.5 or 4 ECTS units are completed within 28 contact-hours over a two-month period. The Program also offers a number of courses of 2 ECTS units that are completed within 14 contact-hours over a two-month period.

Courses equivalent to 57 ECTS units constitute the core curriculum, which introduces students to the fundamentals of the business disciplines. These courses enable students to improve their analytical thinking and decision-making skills and are offered during the first four terms.

Program participants must choose elective courses equivalent to 12 ECTS units from a list of courses which covers all fields of business administration. These courses provide students with the opportunity to customize their Program according to their professional needs and interests. The elective courses are offered during terms four and five.

The Applied Business Project (21 ECTS units) takes place during the last term, and enables students to apply the knowledge acquired during the Program to an organization. The Applied Business Project focuses on a real-life case within a corporate environment, and brings together teams of students with sponsor companies. The Applied Business Project reflects one of the central themes of the Program which is teamwork. The complexity of the business environment forces managers to seek the integration of knowledge through collaboration.

Full-Time MBA Program-Curriculum

Prep. Period

• Introduction to Accounting

Term 1

• Business Economics
• Marketing Management
• Leading and Managing Organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

Term 2

• Principles of Business Communications
• Financial Accounting for Management Decisions
• Business Statistics

Term 3

• Financial Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Managing Operations
• Entepreneurship

Term 4

• Methods for Management Decisions
• Strategic Management
• Elective Courses
• Managing Information Systems

Term 5

• Capital Markets and Investments
• Elective Courses
• Applied Business Project

Part-Time MBA Program

This Program is designed to meet the needs of professionals who are currently working. The aim of the Program is to enable participants to become agents of change and implant new ideas into their organizations and the broader society.

The Program begins every September and is offered in English and Greek. The Part-Time MBA is a rigorous Part-Time Program whose duration is 2 years. The Program is completed within ten terms. The duration of each term is two months. In order to graduate, students must complete a total of 90 European Credit Transfer System units - ECTS units. Courses of 3.5 or 4 ECTS units are completed within 28 contact-hours over a two-month period. The Program also offers a number of courses of 2 ECTS units that are completed within 14 contact-hours over a two-month period.

During the first seven terms Program participants must complete a total of 57 ECTS units, which constitute the core curriculum. The core courses introduce students to the body of knowledge of the various business disciplines, and provide them with the opportunity to improve business critical thinking.

During terms eight through ten, Program participants must choose elective courses corresponding to 12 ECTS units from a list of courses which covers all fields of business administration. These courses provide students with the opportunity to customize their Program according to their own professional needs and personal development, and further develop their strategic thinking.

The last term of the Program is devoted to the development of the Applied Business Project (21 ECTS units). Participants of the Program are expected to tackle a business problem from the industry using the tools and knowledge acquired during the Program. The Applied Business Project is considered the epitome of the Program. It is through this project that students will demonstrate their abilities as agents of change, introduce novel ideas and lead their organizations in today’s dynamic business environment.

Curriculum for Part-Time MBA Program

Prep. Period

• Introduction to Accounting

Term 1

• Business Economics
• Leading and Managing Organizations

Term 2

• Financial Accounting for Management Decisions
• Business Statistics

Term 3

• Financial Management
• Managing Operations

Term 4

• Marketing Management
• Methods for Management Decisions
• Managing Information Systems

Term 5

• Capital Markets and Investments

Term 6

• Managerial Accounting

Term 8

• Entepreneurship

Term 9

• Strategic Management
• Elective Courses

Term 10-11

• Elective Courses
• Applied Business Project

Elective Courses for all MBA Programs

Accounting

• Financial Analysis and Capital Markets
• Business Law
• Taxation

Finance

• Corporate Governance
• Options
• Bank Financial Management
• International Finance
• Strategic Decisions in an Uncertain Environment
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Real Estate Investments and Management
• The European Economy
• Current Issues in Finance and Global Economics

Management

• The Eurozone Crisis and its Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managing Change
• Negotiations
• Crisis Management
• Creativity and Innovation
• Innovation Strategy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Recent Topics in Public Administration
• Managing Diversity
• Energy Business Management

Marketing

• Marketing Research
• Strategic Marketing
• International Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• New Product Development
• Sales Management
• Consumer Behavior
• High-Tech Marketing

Operations

• Service Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Management

At the UCYMBA Program, you will become part of a collaborative community of diverse backgrounds, excellent academic credentials, and promising leadership and entrepreneurial potential. Benefit from your active participation in class through critical thinking, constructive ideas, interactive discussions, and practical examples.

Your participation in our MBA Program (which is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis) will enhance your professional standing and provide you with all those business tools and techniques that are necessary for you to become an agile, market-oriented, and highly adaptive business executive, able to succeed in today’s rapidly changing, globalized, and competitive environment.

The MBA Program is characterized by innovativeness, practicality, and new learning methods, and provides a wide array of core and specialized courses in business administration. We particularly place emphasis on team work, case study analysis, hands-on applications, company on-site visits, and research-driven learning. The program is highly internationalized, aiming to connect students not only with local firms, but also with the wider international business community.

The UCYMBA Program holds the EPAS quality accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD); it also holds the highest evaluation score by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.) In the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Cyprus is placed among the top 301-400 universities globally in the area of business and economics; it ranks 30^th among universities in BRICS and emerging economies and 59^th among young universities globally (aged 50 years or under). The program is supported by world-recognized and experienced academic staff coming from top universities in North America and Europe. It is also housed in state-of-the-art building facilities at the University of Cyprus campus, with excellent classrooms and teaching equipment, offering an outstanding learning environment.

Class Schedule for Master Program in Natural Gas in Energy Transition :

• Winter Semester (37 ECTS)
• Spring Semester (37 ECTS)
• Summer Period (16 ECTS)

To view the comprehensive Class Scedule for the academic year 2021-22 click here

The University of Cyprus, through its leading M.Sc. on Natural Gas in Energy Transition program, offers the opportunity to successful candidates to further their studies in the hydrocarbon field, with a view to claiming a place in the Hydrocarbon and Energy industries. The program was established in 2013, is academically administrated by the Hydrocarbon Committee and the actual degree is awarded by the Engineering School of the University of Cyprus.

The program admits candidates with a reputable background in Engineering and Sciences. The M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering is designed to equip its graduates with the essential technical foundations/ knowledge for pursuing opportunities in the Hydrocarbon and Energy Industries. M.Sc. Natural Gas in Energy Transition graduates will be suitable candidates for employment mainly within the up-stream and mid-stream sectors of the Oil and Gas industries. The program offers up to 15 student places every year.

A student that folows the scheduled program will be able to complete the relevant coursework and the final project in 12 months (from September to August). 

The program is designed to be complete on the subjects based on core courses. Courses are subject to changes in line with technological advancements, industry trends/ demands, as well as the requirements of regulatory and administrative bodies. Emphasis is given in every course to include instructors who are experts in their field, with long track-record/ experience in the Oil & Gas industry. In addition, students benefit from a rich learning environment, inspired by motivated professionals working in the sector with extensive, diverse and practical experiences and knowledge. 

Program objectives

The main objective of the Master in Natural Gas in Energy Transition program is to build and accelerate the development of national workforces for recruitment by the local authorities, national subsidiaries and international operating companies in the upstream oil and gas industry. The program will address, in particular, the growing needs of deepwater exploration and development that have raised the complexity of technical challenges in geosciences and hydrocarbon engineering and have increased the difficulty of hydrocarbon exploitation. Knowing that the development of competencies and key capabilities in energy engineering remains the biggest hurdle in workforce management in the energy industry, this program provides the first step which is the education in the relevant subjects.

The study program proposed herein will be named Master in Natural Gas in Energy Transition (will taught only in English) and will focus on the needs of the upstream and mid-stream oil and gas industry. It will cover the following major areas:

1. Petroleum Geology, Applied Geophysics and Formation Evaluation

2. Drilling and Completion Engineering

3. Reservoir Characterization, Management and Production

4. Production, transportation and storage facilities

5. Field development plan (FDP project)

Semester 1

• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Materials Physics
• Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Nanodevices
• Master's Thesis Research I (M.Sc.) (AMN)

Semester 2

• Surface Engineering
• Characterization Techniques of Bulk and Nano-Materials
• Master's Thesis Research II (M.Sc.) (AMN)
• Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 3

• Technical Writing and Speaking
• Thesis Research III (AMN)
• Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 4

• Thesis Research IV (AMN)

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the four departments in the newly established Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cyprus. The first undergraduate students were accepted in September 2003, while the graduate program started in January 2005.

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers a high- quality graduate program both at the Master and Ph.D. level. This program emphasizes fundamental principles that prepare students for leadership roles in a challenging and rapidly changing technological world. Research and innovation are encouraged in an environment that fosters cooperation among faculty, students, industry and research organizations. The faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is comprised of experienced and distinguished academicians with expertise in a wide range of research fields pertinent to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.

The objective of this Master program is to train young scientists with up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the fast growing (and of particular importance for the society) field of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The students are specialized in one of the research areas of the program with the aim to create proper conditions for a successful professional career in the public or private sector, in industry or in research organizations.

Key Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to produce highly qualified graduates who

1. Gain a strong background in the fundamentals of the field, creativity, societal sensitivity and the independence of thought required for a successful career in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.

2. Obtain self-motivation and self-evaluation skills to acquire more knowledge in their area of specialization during their future professional career.

3. As successful Materials Scientists and Engineers, identify, describe, use and understand the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometre scale and the principles behind advanced experimental and computational techniques for studying advanced materials.

4. Systematically solve scientific problems related specifically to advanced and nanotechnological materials using conventional scientific and mathematical notation.

5. Integrate new knowledge in their background to design, propose and compose new products and services.

6. Apply their acquired knowledge and skills to a research project in the area of their specialization.

7. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and are able to prepare scientific reports.

Semester 1

• Basic Laboratory Health and Safety Training
• Postgraduate Seminar Series I
• Selection for a List of Courses
• Selection for a List of Courses
• Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 2

• Postgraduate Seminar Series II
• Search and Management of Bibliographic Sources
• Selection for a List of Courses
• Selection for a List of Courses
• Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 3

• See Options I & II below

Option I

• Master Research Dissertation in Biodiversity and Ecology

Option II

• Scientific Methodology in Biodiversity and Ecology
• Selection for a List of Courses

Profile of Programme

The Master’s Degree in Biodiversity and Ecology aims at providing students with high quality education of international standing, so that that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and a versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.

The Program entails theoretical coursework as well as a laboratory-based or a literature-based dissertation.

Graduates may continue their studies in postgraduate programmes in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment including in education, aquaculture, organic farming, environmental impact studies, environmental management, biodiversity conservation and similar.

Key Learning Outcomes

Education of new scientists at the postgraduate level, that are competitive in the European and international realm.
Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able: 

1. to apply their knowledge in practice, 

2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general, 

3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc., 

4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field, 

5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level, 

6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge, 

7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment, 

8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, 

9. view themselves as well as others critically, 

10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking

Semester 1

• Basic Laboratory Health and Safety Training
• Postgraduate Seminar Series I
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 2

• Postgraduate Seminar Series II
• Search and Management of Bibliographic Sources
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 3

• Master Research Dissertation in Biomedical Sciences

Profile of Programme

The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences aims at providing students with high quality education of international standing, so that that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.
The Program entails theoretical coursework as well as a laboratory-based dissertation.
Graduates may continue their studies in postgraduate programmes in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment including in education, clinical and diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, biotechnology and similar.

Key Learning Outcomes

Education of new scientists at the graduate level who are competitive in the European and international setting.

Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able:

1. to apply their knowledge in practice,

2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general,

3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc.,

4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field,

5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level,

6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge,

7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment,

8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues,

9. view themselves as well as others critically,

10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking

First Semester    

• DSC 510: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (offered by CS) 8 ECTS
• DSC 530: Probability and Statistics for Data Science (offered by MAS) 8 ECTS
• DSC 531: Statistical Simulation and Data Analysis (offered by MAS) 8 ECTS
• One Free Elective Course (offered by other entities of the University of Cyprus, e.g. Department of Law, Center for Entrepreneurship etc.) 4 ECTS

Second Semester    

• DSC 511: Big Data Analytics (offered by CS) 8 ECTS
• DSC 550: Business Analytics Applications (offered by BUS) 8 ECTS
• DSC 532: Statistical Learning (offered by MAS) 8 ECTS
• One Free Elective Course (offered by other entities of the University of Cyprus, e.g. Department of Law, Center for Entrepreneurship etc.) 4 ECTS

Summer Semester    

• Capstone Project in Data Science (1st Phase) 5 ECTS

Third Semester    

• Computer Science Track/ Statistics Track/Business Analytics Track Course 8 ECTS
• Computer Science Track/ Statistics Track/Business Analytics Track Course 8 ECTS
• Computer Science Track/ Statistics Track/Business Analytics Track Course 8 ECTS
• Capstone Project in Data Science (2nd Phase) 5 ECTS

The MSc in Data Science programme brings together the expertise of three departments in the University of Cyprus – Business and Public Administration, Computer Science, and Mathematics and Statistics – to prepare the next generation of data-oriented thinkers.

Data science is a modern interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems in order to extract knowledge and insights from data. The programme’s objective is to offer a strong understanding of basic and advanced methods in statistical inference, machine learning, data visualization, data mining, and business analytics.

The programme is designed for students that have a background in STEM or in Business and Economics, who can demonstrate good knowledge of English, and who, as part of their undergraduate degree, have completed an introductory statistics course, as well as a course in a programming language such as Python and/or R (see Admissions for further information).

The duration of the programme is 18 months (90 ECTS). The first two semesters are dedicated to core courses, and homogenize students’ knowledge on the basics of data science. The third semester allows students to select one of three tracks: Computational Science, Statistics, and Business Analytics. In the summer semester the Capstone project, brings students in contact with real world problems and helps them cement the knowledge and skills they acquired.

At the completion of the programme, students will have gained skills that are critical in a modern data-driven world, and will be in a position to think across disciplines and to transform data into actionable insights.

Structure of the program of study

The programme can be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters and is credited with 90 ECTS.

During the first two semesters, 5 compulsories and 1 elective courses will be taught, three per semester. Each course is credited with 10 ECTS, so the maximum number of ECTS per semester is 30.

During the third semester, 1 elective course will be taught. In order to complete the remaining 20 ECTS, students have to conduct a Master thesis (20 ECTS) during the third semester.

During the summer semester, students will have the option to follow a “practical training in field archaeology” (ARC 615: 10 ECTS), which will be an elective.

The 250 hours of 10 ΕCTS* per course are allocated as follows:

• 39 hours for class attendance,
• 26 hours for course preparatory reading,
• 120 hours for study,
• 65 hours for essay writing/project implementation.

* 1 ECTS = 25 working hours

Writing and defending the master’s thesis is credited with 20 ECTS, as follows:

• 10 ΕCTS for the research phase,
• 9 ΕCTS for the writing phase,
• 1 ΕCTS for the thesis defense, in front of a three-membered committee.

Compulsory courses

• Five (5) courses
• Master Thesis

Constrain Electives

• Two courses

ΟR

• One course and a Practical training (Participation in Fieldwork Projects during the summer or 3^rd semester)

The Master’s programme Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology of the University of Cyprus is a unique postgraduate program in the area of the E. Mediterranean that offers a concrete interdisciplinary academic course platform dealing with the application of spatial technologies and GeoInformatics in the wider domain of Digital Humanities. The program will act as an interface between New Technologies and the Humanities, exposing students to the latest spatial technological developments, providing hands-on training to different instrumentation and software, promoting a critical perspective of their application in terms of addressing archaeological- and historical- oriented questions and opening a dialogue between different disciplines.

The particular knowledge and skills will equip students to deal successfully with the existing challenging conditions of the competitive job market in the humanities and provide them with a solid base of knowledge to continue their research at an even more advanced level.

The Master’s programme Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology contests the mainstream of the traditional graduate studies in the Humanities and it is targeting the following objectives:

• Open a dialogue and create a concrete platform of collaboration between the technological and humanities disciplines.
• Develop a dynamic environment of theoretical and practical training of high-qualified students.
• Provide synergies between research, museums, academia, public and private agencies, where students will be able to apply their knowledge and carry out their research.
• Offer an international educational setting, where students and researchers will interact productively and enhance the level of the research.
• Create a new generation of Archaeologists and Historians that can deal with the current trends of geospatial technologies and geo-information systems.

Intended learning outcomes

Through the specific graduate program, students will be able to:

• Comprehend the relation between environment, climate, and anthropogenic activities of the past with an emphasis on the settlement patterns and the exploitation of environmental resources.
• Obtain state-of-the-art skills that can be used in both field campaigns and laboratory analysis of surface survey and excavation results.
• Understand how the different spatial analysis tools operate to address questions related to the habitation patterns and the intra- and inter-spatial distribution of finds.
• Acquire the knowledge of the creation of maps (distribution of finds, geophysical measurements, geological and topographic maps, environmental maps, etc.) and comprehend the different spatial statistic algorithms to analyze them.
• Familiarize themselves with the actual research questions and take a critical stand on the statistical and spatial statistical results.
• Obtain a practical hands-on training of software (GIS, network analysis, statistical analysis, mapping, etc.) and instrumentation/hardware (geophysical instruments, drones, cameras, GPS, etc.) that will make them competitive in their future profession (academia, cultural resources management, practical archaeology, etc.)and boost their career opportunities.

Prospective Students

Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, or other related fields of research (e.g. History of Art, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Topography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering).

Graduates of the University of Cyprus and Universities of Greece must have an undergraduate diploma with a cumulative grade of 6.5 or higher. The equivalent is required for graduates from other Universities.

Semester 1

• Microeconomics Analysis I
• Macroeconomics Analysis I
• Statistics and Econometrics I
• Analytical Methods in Economics

Semester 2

• Microeconomic Analysis II
• Macroeconomic Analysis ΙΙ
• Statistics and Econometrics II
• Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 3

• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses

Selection from a List of Courses (Restricted Elective)

• Microeconomics Analysis I
• Macroeconomics Analysis I
• Statistics and Econometrics I
• Analytical Methods in Economics

Notes

For the Master in Economic Analysis the requirement is twelve courses or eight courses plus a Master's thesis.

Master Thesis (ECO699 – 30ECTS):

The thesis should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a particular topic and should contain original research elements. The thesis is presented to students and faculty and is marked independently by the student’s advisor and a faculty member with similar research interests appointed by the Departmental Committee of Graduate Studies.

Students can also enrol in the Master Thesis during the summer semester.

If work on the thesis extends beyond one semester, students can register in ECO 600 Master's Thesis (1 ECTS) for at most two subsequent semesters.

The Master in Economic Analysis aims at providing rigorous training in economic theory and econometrics. It is suitable for students interested in working as economic analysts both in the public and in the private sector, as well as for those interested in continuing their studies to obtain a Ph.D. in Economics.

The Master in Economic Analysis is the natural starting point for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Cyprus and do not already hold a research-oriented Master’s degree.

Key Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates will develop all the analytical skills needed for conducting research in all fields of economics. They will also acquire all the necessary tools to analyze the economic environment and to design economic policies.

STRUCTURE

The program (96 ECTS in total) can normally be completed in three academic semesters. The course requirements consist of 17 courses (total of 75 ECTS with courses ranging from 3-9 ECTS), 6 tool-oriented workshops (total 6 ECTS with workshops carrying 1 ECTS each), and a 15 ECTS Master’s thesis. All courses and workshops are mandatory and they must be completed successfully for the aquirement of the postgraduate degree. Grades are based on a scale from 0 to 10, with grade 5 being the minimum pass requirement for each course. The Program has been designed according to international standards adopted by similar programs in leading universities.

September-October

• Principles of Management and Work
• Advanced Organization Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Leading People

November-December

• Strategic Management
• Strategic and International Human Resource Management
• Employee Selection and Succession Planning
• Compensation and Rewards Management

January-February

• Workshop on Structures, Job Design and Workforce Planning
•  Workshop on Psychometric Measurement
•  Employee Training and Development
•  Performance Management
•  Managing Change

March-April

• Workshop on Human Resource Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
• Workshop on HR Analytics and Evidence-Based HRM

May-June

• MNCs Employment Systems and Institutions
• The Regulatory Framework of HRM
• Workshop on Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
• Managing Workforce Diversity, Theory and Practice

July-August

• Master Thesis I

September-October

• Business Ethics and CSR
• Workshop on HR Business Partnering
• Master Thesis II

November-December

• Master Thesis III

The Master’s Program in HRM has been designed to offer state-of-the-art knowledge to students concerning the management and development of individuals, teams and organizations as a whole. Its main aim is to offer students a challenging, supporting and constructive learning environment where theoretical perspectives and research insights are critically debated to understand how HR can contribute to the development of organizations of excellence. 

The Program’s defining characteristic is its dual focus on the theory and practice of HRM. Through this focus, the Program will give students a strong background to either go on to study for a PhD in the field or become effective HR practitioners in different organizational settings.

The Program will add value to students as individuals and professionals, to research in the Department and the University, as well as to the local economy and society at large. It is an industry-led Program that adheres to international academic standards of excellence but is tailored according to the idiosyncrasies of the Cypriot business and social environment.

When graduating from the program, students will have acquired the skills to:

• Find and develop an organization’s talent
• Lead the rapidly changing human resource management environment
• Analyze how human resource practices can support a firm’s strategic objectives and enhance long-term organizational performance.
• Position themselves for a wide range of management roles
• Become a business partner and leader on a global stage

The program involves 8 compulsory courses (60 ECTS in total), a final year MSc Thesis (30 ECTS), and graduate –level seminars and workshops (2 ECTS).

Courses have been designed following an integrated and holistic approach, to provide students with knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences relevant to the topic of the MSc program, as categorized below:

• Theory (T): provide specific theoretical and methodological skills necessary to understand how to monitor, control, and optimize CIS.
• Tools (O): ICT approaches for addressing the problems in monitoring, control, management, and security of CIS, focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to introduce intelligence in CIS.
• Applications (A): address specific current tasks and challenges in intelligent CIS based on realistic use cases in the applications of power systems, intelligent transportation systems, smart water networks, and telecommunication networks. The topics of modeling, simulation, and management are examined in relevance to the specific uses cases. Additional challenges include topics in fault detection and isolation, reliability and availability, fault tolerance, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Physical System integration (s/w and h/w), etc.
• Transferable Skills (S): including project management and technology transfer for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (including IPR management), communication skills, and ICT skills.
• Practical/Research Experience (P): includes the final year project which constitutes a significant piece of research that will be submitted as a dissertation (MSc Thesis). The project enables students to carry out research to deepen their scientific and practical knowledge and skills. Can be carried out in collaboration with industry.

Courses by semester

The structure of the program is summarized in the table below, on a semester basis. The type of each course is indicated by T-Theory, O-Tools, A-Application, S-Transferable Skills, and P-Project leading to MSc Thesis.

First Semester (30 ECTS)

• (T) ECE 801 – Monitoring and Estimation (7 ECTS)
• (T) ECE 802 – Optimization of CIS (7 ECTS)
• (O) ECE 803 – Security of CIS (7 ECTS)
• (A) ECE 807 – CIS Applications I – Fundamentals 
  (9 ECTS)

Second Semester (30 ECTS)

• (T) ECE 804 – Industrial Control (7 ECTS)
• (O) ECE 805 – Machine Learning (7 ECTS)
• (S) ECE 806 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
  (7 ECTS)
• (A) ECE 808 – CIS Applications II – Advanced 
  (9 ECTS)

Third Semester (30 ECTS)

• (P) ECE 809/810 – MSc Thesis for Intelligent CIS I & II (30 ECTS)
• (S) ECE 811 – MSc Seminars & Workshop (2 ECTS)

Integration of CIS Model representation & Use Cases to Coursework

A significant feature of the program is the integration of CIS model representation and use cases to coursework. Specifically, mathematical models representing CIS at different abstraction layers and realistic use cases for intelligent CIS will be used throughout the various courses in order to:

• Provide students with realistic examples on how to model, simulate, monitor, control, manage and optimize such systems
• Examine possible commonalities/differences/interdependencies among various CIS domains
• Better illustrate various concepts

Models and use cases from electric power and renewable energy systems, smart water systems, and intelligent transportation systems are considered in a stand-alone manner, or in a high-level integrated simulation platform developed at KIOS CoE. Models and use cases for CIS cybersecurity and telecommunication networks used in CIS systems are examined in a horizontal dimension across one or more CIS, allowing to better understand how such timely and important topics must be integrated in intelligent critical infrastructures.

The two application courses of the MSc program revisit these models and use cases focusing on current and future challenges in CIS systems, such as energy efficiency, safety, security, reliability, fault detection, big data processing, h/w & s/w design integration in IoT, etc.

Semester 1

• Basic Laboratory Health and Safety Training
• Postgraduate Seminar Series I
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 2

• Postgraduate Seminar Series II
• Search and Management of Bibliographic Sources
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses
• Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 3

• Scientific Methodology in Molecular Biology
• Selection from a List of Courses

Profile of Programme

The Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine aims at providing students with high quality education of international standing, so that that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and a versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.
The Program entails theoretical coursework as well as a literature-based dissertation.
Graduates may continue their studies in postgraduate programmes in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment including in education, clinical and diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, biotechnology and similar.

Key Learning Outcomes

Education of new scientists at the postgraduate level who are competitive in the European and international setting.

Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able:

1. to apply their knowledge in practice,

2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general,

3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc.,

4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field,

5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level,

6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge,

7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment,

8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues,

9. view themselves as well as others critically,

10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking

Successful completion of the programme requires 90 ECTS and the normal duration is three semesters. The 90 ECTS correspond to 9 courses (66 ECTS) and a thesis (24 ECTS). Of the  required courses, 7 (52.5 ECTS) are compulsory, while 2 (13.5-15 ECTS) must be chosen by the list of elective courses. The following table shows the programme’s structure per semester:

1^st Semester

• Money, Banking and Financial Economics
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Econometrics

2^nd Semester  

• International Finance
• Τhe Economics of Firm Financing
• Applied Financial Econometrics
• 1 elective course

3^rd Semester  

• 1 elective course
• Master’s Thesis

List of elective courses for the Master in Monetary and Financial Economics

Students must choose two from the courses below:

• Financial Theory
• Investments
• Options and Futures
• Financial Analysis and Capital Market Research
• Advanced Capital Budgeting
• Seminar on Cyprus Economy, Banking and Financial Markets
• Financial Risk Management
• Applied Topics in Finance
• Analysis of Economic and Financial Data

Additional elective course

The ECTS obtained from this course cannot count towards the fulfilment of the 90 ECTS that are required for the completion of the programme.

• Placement in Financial Organisations

The Master in Monetary and Financial Economics provides a broad background in economic theory and specialized courses in monetary and financial economics. It is suitable for students who are interested in a career in the financial sector, such as banks, investment companies, etc.

The MSc Programme PRECISION MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE has a duration of 3 academic semesters (maximum 8 semesters) and requires the completion of 90 ECTS (60 ECTS courses & 30 ECTS thesis).

The programme consists of 8 compulsory modules and the thesis. Four modules will be offered in Semester A, and four modules in Semester B whilst the thesis project will be offered in Semester C.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: ENGLISH

The purpose of the postgraduate programme PRECISION MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE is to offer health professionals and professionals working in the field of biomedical sciences, educational training on the applications of precision and personalized medicine in clinical practice. The objectives include comprehension of and competence in the principles of clinical trials, genetics, molecular diagnostics, pharmacology, statistics, and analytics as well as ethics in the context of precision medicine and their clinical applications in different fields of medicine.

A’ Semester 

• Introduction to Medical Statistics and Research Methodologies
• Clinical Τrials (essentials and beyond)
• Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
• Autonomous 1 (Ethical problems and dilemmas in precision medicine)

B’ Semester 

• Molecular Diagnostics
• Clinical applications of precision medicine
• Autonomous 2 (Case studies in precision medicine)
• Special Topics in Human Molecular and Medical Genetics

C’ Semester 

• Thesis