24 ECTS credits
600 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4020639FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
In order to enroll the 'Master Thesis', students must be enrolled in the final year of their study programme, and must effectively be able to graduate in that year. 
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department and involved faculties/organizations
Electricity
Electronics and Informatics
Educational team
Roger Vounckx (course titular)
Philippe De Doncker
Activities and contact hours
600 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The Master thesis consists of a personal and original manuscript demonstrating the student’s ability to identify scientific or technological issues and to apply his/her knowledge, skills and competences while adopting a logical and coherent scientific methodology. The Master thesis must be written in English. The length of the main body (without appendices) must be limited to 60 pages. The master thesis is a work that integrates skills and knowledge. Whether directed to academic research and/or, industry, it must be a personal and original contribution to the field.

Additional info

The thesis subjects from all research groups involved in the specialization are communicated to the students at the end of March of the academic year preceding the academic year of the Master thesis. Master theses have an orientation towards academic and/or industrial research.

 

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

This course contributes to the following programme outcomes of the Master in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering:

The Master in Engineering Sciences has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
2. integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
3. the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes

The Master in Engineering Sciences can
4. reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
5. conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society
6. correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
7. present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
10. develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional
11. think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information

The Master in Engineering Sciences has
12. a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
13. a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
16. an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career

The Master in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering:
17. Has an active knowledge of the theory and applications of electronics, information and communication technology, from component up to system level.
18. Has a profound knowledge of either (i) nano- and opto-electronics and embedded systems, (ii) information and communication technology systems or (iii) measuring, modelling and control.
20. Is able to analyze, specify, design, implement, test and evaluate individual electronic devices, components and algorithms, for signal-processing, communication and complex systems.
21. Is able to model, simulate, measure and control electronic components and physical phenomena.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: At the end of the academic year, the students give an oral presentation and defend their master thesis in front of a jury, in which external jury members may be present. For this assessment, a mini-jury is composed for each Master thesis by the Curriculum Council. Each mini-jury is composed of minimum 4 voting members, including at least: the chairperson, the supervisor, the co-supervisor (if relevant), and two independent reviewers (among which preferably at least one from the other university than the supervisor).
    Evaluation is done based on assessment grids for the technical/scientific content, the manuscript, the student’s progress in terms of personal effort and attitude during his/her work, and the oral presentation.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The student is followed by a supervisor (promoter), who is a member of the ZAP of VUB or ULB. In addition, the student may have one or more co-supervisors from other departments, other universities, or from industry. An extensive research infrastructure within both VUB and ULB is available for the master theses research.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electrical Engineering: Standaard traject BRUFACE J