Applications of the Internet of Things

Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

Level of studies: second-cycle studies

Type of studies: full-time

Duration: 1.5 years

Language of instruction: Polish

Professional title: master (magister)

Educational profile: general academic

About the programme

Programme description

The curriculum for Applications of the Internet of Things (AIoT) is an interdisciplinary second-cycle study addressed to graduates of 3.5-year engineer bachelor studies. The AIoT curriculum is situated in both the practical area (computer science, programming, running a company and its place in the economy as well as uses of modern information and communication technologies) and in the theoretical and modeling area (new methods of e-economy and e-business, business models and technologies as well as technical and economic analysis of projects). The AIoT study combines three areas of knowledge, i.e.:

the area of techniques and technologies, especially in the field of modern information and communication technologies and their practical applications,
economics, especially in the field of management, focusing on modern solutions for the running of a company within the electronic economy based on knowledge,
sciences, especially physics, in the field of modern methods and solutions for collecting and processing data from the environment.

The study offers practical classes in domains of: programming languages, developing of web and mobile applications, designing of IT systems, building of user interfaces based on virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) and developing of IoT devices. Students learn techniques to develop solutions based artificial intelligence (AI). They also gain an access to the whole infrastructure of the Faculty and University in order to extend their competences in domains which they are of their interest now or which they may be interested in during the study course.

Requirements under the Act on the Protection of Minors

The condition for participation in practical classes (laboratories) and completing mandatory student internship is that the student meets the requirements specified in the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors, in particular, undergoing verification in the Register of Sexual Offenders and submitting information from the National Criminal Register regarding specific crimes, and in the case of students who are foreigners or have resided in countries other than the Republic of Poland for the last 20 years, also submitting additional declarations as well as information from criminal records of other countries together with sworn translations. Failure to meet the requirements specified in the aforementioned Act will prevent participation in practical classes and completing mandatory student internship, and consequently, graduation.

Specialties

Internet of Things
Domotics and computer networks
Programming
Data processing
Multimedia
Economy

Example of courses

Automation and domotics networks
Multimedia systems
Internet marketing
Intelligent Systems for Data Processing
Systems for Internet of Things and Internet of Services
Company and project management
Banking systems
CAD/CAM programming

Graduate competencies

Know the basics of automation and domotics (networks, devices, standards).
Can program imperatively (Java) and declaratively (SQL).
Know the general assumptions of computer networks and automation networks.
Can design complex applications of the Internet of Things and Internet of Services, from the level of controllers (measuring) to management as well as graphical interface.
Can use and develop new solutions within Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Can prepare and manage a website.
Can run own business, as well as advertise (promote) it on Internet.

Career prospects

designers and administrators of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems
programmers (including Java, Python and C++), web services, mobile applications and systems using human-machine interfaces based on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies
designers of decision-making, management and security systems
specialists in online marketing and e-commerce (e-commerce, m-commerce)
implementers and integrators of platforms and IT systems for enterprise management (CRM, ERP, BI, SCM, etc.) and bank services (e.g. “Ferryt” low-code platform)
data scientists creating solutions for data analysis as well as solutions based on artificial intelligence

Additional information

Faculty website of the programme

Admission to the programme

Information about enrollment deadlines for this programme will be provided at a later date.

Detailed admission rules

Selection procedure

for graduates of first-cycle engineering studies or second-cycle engineering studies within exact sciences, technology or economic sciences

Elements of selection procedure	Max points	Weight of element	Max result
1) grade point average obtained during the studies	5	2	10
2) interview	5	1	5
Maximum number of points to be scored during the selection procedure			15

Ad 2. Additional information:

An interview concerning general knowledge of computer science, especially of the Internet

Selection procedure steps

1. Creating an account

The candidate creates an individual account in the Online Admissions System by providing the necessary personal data. Subsequent admission-related operations can only be made after logging in to the created account. All steps taken by the candidate after logging into the system are saved and archived. The candidate is obliged to keep the password to access the account secret.

2. Enrolling in the programme

The candidate chooses a programme/major and type of studies. It is recommended that the candidate thoroughly read the admission requirements for a given programme as well as the admission schedule.

3. Paying the enrollment fee

The candidate pays an admission procedure fee in the selected programmes/majors. Failure to pay the fee for a given programme means the candidate is not included in the selection procedure in this programme. The enrollment fee is PLN 85.

4. Attachment of documents obtained abroad

The candidate with the documents obtained abroad attaches scans of these documents for the purpose of their verification.

5. Complement of information about the diploma

The candidate enters information about the diploma: final grade on the diploma, diploma issuance date and diploma number.

6. Uploading a photo

The candidate uploads a high-resolution photo which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire. The photo of the admitted candidate will also be used in the student identification card.

Notice: if you do not upload a photo, system will not be able to generating the questionnaire!

7. Lodgment of all required documents by electronic means

Upon enrolling into the programme and paying the enrollment fee, the candidate is obliged to lodge of all required documents by electronic means within the specified time limit.

8. Taking the entrance examination

The candidate will revceive a message via the Online Admissions System about the date, place and time of the entrance exam.

Failure to take the exam means the candidate is not admitted to the programme.

9. Final results of the selection procedure

The results of the selection procedure will be provided via the Online Admissions System. Upon logging into his/her account, the candidate will see information on admission or denial of admission.

List of documents

Set of documents

photo file which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire
a scan of university diploma
scan of the diploma supplement or certificate from university including information on grade average calculated in accordance with the granting institution regulations

Preparation of the documents

During the recruitment process, candidates do not submit any paper documents.

Each of the required documents should be scanned to a separate file in PDF format. A document (e.g. certificate or diploma) that has more than one page should be scanned into one multi-page PDF file.

Scanning documents can be carried out on its own with the use of a scanner or with the use of dedicated applications for devices with Android or iOS. The document scanning service is also available at most copy shops.

Attestation of documents

Document attestation is a process in which an employee of the University confirms the compliance of the attached scans of documents with their original (paper) version. Attestation of the document by AMU consists in submitting (for inspection) the original document at the Student Office at the Faculty at the beginning of the academic year.

Polish language command (B2 level)

Foreigners applying for admission to this field of study are required to attach a document confirming knowledge of the Polish language at the B2 level (see the list of accepted documents).

A candidate who does not have an appropriate document is obliged to take a Polish language proficiency test (online test).

Documents obtained abroad

Candidates with documents obtained abroad also provide:

a scan of a foreign document, which is legalized or accompanied by an apostille, entitling the candidate to take up higher education studies in the country where the document was issued
a scan of translation of the document into the language of the studies undertaken by the candidate, performed by a sworn translator entered into the list of sworn translators maintained by the Polish Minister of Justice, or certified by a Polish consul in the country where the document was issued
a certificate of recognition of a foreign certificate as equivalent to Polish Matura certificate issued by a competent Board of Education – if the foreign certificate is not recognized, by virtue of law or under international agreements, as a document entitling to commence higher education studies in Poland
a scan of a document confirming the entitlement to study tuition-free – in the case of the foreigners concerned