1. ‘INFORMATICS & MULTIMEDIA’ Department of Applied Informatics & Multimedia School of Applied Technology TEI-Crete

2. History Initial draft submitted in 2009 a joint effort between the Department of Applied Informatics & Multimedia and the Department of Sciences Revised several times since then and finally approved by the Ministry of Education, Life long Learning & Religious Affairs in May 2012 Official Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic 1282/11-4-2012 First round of applications: 13 July 2012

3. Concept Four basic constituents leading to a competitive program of studies Computer Science Information Systems Multimedia Networks & telecomms

4. Identity Duration 3 semesters (2 + thesis) / Full time Plans for part-time and distance learning Language Bilingual programme (Greek and English) Fees and installments The fees amount to 1800 €, payable in three equal installments Organization The program is organized around modules (courses) comprising of theoretical and laboratory work which is undertaken in the first two semesters The final semester is devoted to a research-oriented thesis on a competitive subject

5. Organization Two (2) compulsory Project Management and Research Methodologies Data Structures and Algorithms + two (2) electives from Semantic Web Embedded Systems Advanced Software Engineering Wireless Networks Computer Networks Advanced Multimedia Technologies Usability Engineering Third semester (Thesis) = 30 ECTS 1 st semester (4 x 7,5 ECTS) Multicore Architectures Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence Network Security Advanced Topics in Antennas and Wireless Propagation and Measurements Realisitic Multimedia and Animation Distributed Systems and Applications Advances on digital imaging and computer vision Computer-Supported Collaboration Computational Intelligence Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Education 2 nd semester (4 x 7,5 ECTS)

6. Candidates Current plans 30 candidates per academic year + scholarships Applicant profile Graduates from Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized higher education institution

7. Application form Four (4) steps (online, http://www.epp.teicrete.gr/msc/)http://www.epp.teicrete.gr/msc/

8. Application form (cont.) Requirements Curriculum Vitae including among other things: Copies of higher education degrees (or equivalent degrees acquired in a foreign institution) Degree supplement indicating course requirements and the applicant's performance Foreign language certificates (especially English) Brief memorandum of research including: Summary of undergraduate diploma thesis or final year dissertation (if required for the first degree) Areas of scientific and/or research interests and reasons for undertaking postgraduate studies Work experience in industry, academia or research institutions (if any) List of publications (if any) Supplementary material (recommendation letters, photos, Id)

9. Academic calendar

10. On-going efforts Strengthening liaisons with the Academic and research community Contacting academics and researchers to act as external reviewers in thesis work Formalizing contacts with academic institutions in Europe and elsewhere (e.g., China) Establishing links with academic institutions to facilitate doctoral research Modalities Working on a distance learning module Industrial thesis ERASMUS exchanges

11. Why should you apply … State of the art facilitating theoretical preparation, skills and competences applicable in industry, commerce and research settings Flexible allowing candidates to choose from several courses and modules to compile a program of study that best suits their requirements Comprehensive focusing on topics of current and emerging interest and aiming to provide a range of knowledge and transferable skills Competitive aiming to strengthen ties with research laboratories, academic departments and research institutions across Europe Self-reliant capitalizing on resources, staff and research labs of the Department of Applied Informatics & Multimedia

12. Further information http://www.epp.teicrete.gr/msc/