Automation and Electrical Engineering Aalto University

Overview

While the underlying scientific theories and fundamentals remain relatively stable over time, their applications for modern use cases might change rapidly. The Automation and Electrical Engineering programme from Aalto University equips students with an ability to apply scientific methods and theories to the most recent and needed use cases. The Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering graduates have:

• State-of-the-art knowledge in their field. Graduates have an extensive understanding of the fundamental scientific theories in their chosen specification area.
• A solution-based mindset. Graduates are experts in applying their knowledge to solve real-life problems and to shape industry standards, especially on the system level.
• An analytical toolbox. Graduates are data-driven and perform well in analytical problem-solving and advanced mathematics.
• Strong leadership skills. Graduates have great team-work skills, can handle even the most stressful situations and lead by example under pressure.
• International competence. Graduates possess professional language skills and the ability to work in a global and multidisciplinary setting.

Career opportunities

Programme graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities in the public and private sectors, especially in a future full of autonomous systems and technological advancement. Thanks to the tight-knit connections to the industry, the chances to land a job through course projects, internships, research or thesis work are high. Further, graduates have all the necessary entrepreneurial skills to found and build their own companies as well.

Aalto University has well-established career services through which you can get employed in Finland and abroad. Aalto students tend to find good positions with ease upon their graduation. An active entrepreneurship community is also present at Aalto, which can help as a springboard for founding your company. Finally, if an academic career is of interest, the Master’s programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering at Aalto is a great foundation for doctoral studies and post-doc positions.