This Master's program is organized in a work-friendly way and is therefore compatible with a professional career.

Your Pathway to Solving Today’s Technical Challenges

The complexity of technical systems is continually increasing, and our society relies on an ever-growing number of electronic devices to enhance everyday life. At the same time, numerous industries are exploring new ways to optimize their processes through digitalization. In this rapidly evolving landscape, engineers are faced with demanding and interconnected systems, requiring expertise beyond dealing with individual components. Many businesses struggle to find experts who can navigate the complexities of emerging technologies.
But here's the good news. If you're up for the challenge, our Master Program Systems Design could be just what you need. It offers exceptional opportunities, unique prospectives, and equips you with all the skills necessary to tackle these challenges head-on.

Your Engineering Journey: Acquire Key Engineering Skills and Specialize in Electronics or Robotics

Our four semesters program provides a wide range of courses designed that prepare students for a successful career in engineering. You will gain in-depth knowledge in areas such as Signal Processing and Data Analysis, Control and Automation, Embedded Systems, Electronic Devices and the application of AI in systems design.
Recognizing the unstoppable pace of technological innovation, our program places a strong emphasis on staying at the cutting edge of systems design. That's why we offer two demanding specializations for you to choose from, each with its particular content and characteristics: Electronic Systems and Robotic Systems.

These advanced tracks are tailored for students seeking to deepen their expertise and prepare for leadership roles in these rapidly evolving fields.

At our university, we believe in merging theoretical concepts with practical applications. In the Systems Design Master program students benefit from an interdisciplinary education that enables them to solve exciting problems step by step. To make this possible, we integrate theory with practical examples and laboratory exercises from the first session onwards, fostering an intensive and practical learning environment.

 

To promote a meaningful connection between teaching and research, we have introduced a unique component in our program - the RESEARCH INTERNSHIP. During the third semester, students have the opportunity to join one of our university's research groups, or alternatively, enroll in relevant elective courses. This enables a direct bridge between academic learning and practical research, enriching the overall educational experience.

We understand that many students have the need to work part-time while pursuing their studies. That's why our Master's program Systems Design is structured with you in mind. Lectures are scheduled on just two weekdays (Tuesday and Thursday), and occasionally on Saturdays. This flexible arrangement enables you to concurrently arrange your studies while working part-time.

Join us at our university's Master's program in Systems Design and embark on a journey that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to meet today's engineering challenges. Apply now to secure your place in this exciting program!

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) has been an associate member of the European University ATHENA, an excellence program of the European Commission, since 1 January 2023.

Ever since GPS, mobile phones and the Internet have become an integral and necessary part of everyday life, the role of geographic information systems (GIS) can no longer be disputed. An abundance of desktop, Web and mobile applications are processing Geodata and Geoinformation, hence enabling a wide variety of applications. Environmental protection, route planning, disaster management, crime analysis, geodata collection or demographics are just a few examples of the critical role spatial information plays in our lives.

Application deadline

Winterm 2023

Period I:   01.11.-15.03.2023
Period II:  16.03.-15.05.2023
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.2023
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.2023*

For applicants from outside Europe applications are only accepted within Period I & II (due to Visa Processing)

*We reserve the right not to open the period or to close it early.

Study start

The semester starts on 1st October

Teaching time

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday full-time from 08:30 h

Classroom teaching with online parts

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Job friendly

Language of instruction: English

Study & Work

Study & Work - is that possible?

With over 80 Study & Work partner companies and organizations, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences offers students of a bachelor's or master's degree program the opportunity to combine their studies with a career.

This attractive offer gives students the chance to immediately put theoretical knowledge into practice and gain professional experience in Carinthia's leading companies.

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Level of qualification
Master
ECTS credits
120
Tuition fees
€ 363.36 / semester
Qualification awarded
  • Master of Science in Engineering
Duration of study
4 semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 22.70 / semester
Language of instruction
Englisch
FH campus
  • Villach

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Profile of the Study Program

Systems Design is an advanced engineering program that provides a comprehensive and theory-rich education aimed at fostering talented systems designers. Graduates from this program are equipped with the expertise to comprehend, create, and refine exciting technical systems in the fields of electronics and robotics.
Their skill set extends beyond simple design and implementation of these complex technical systems. They are adept at a holistic design approach, enabling them to consider all aspects of the system from the early stages of planning and conceptual design. The curriculum's main aim is to educate independent engineers with specialized knowledge in areas like Embedded Systems, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics and Automation and Control. A new key competency of Systems Design graduates is Data Science and AI. This Master's program, therefore, prepares students for a robust career in engineering, potentially leading to outstanding opportunities in academia and research.

Our alumni have found roles as planning engineers, development engineers, system engineers, plant and production engineers, and even in management and leadership positions.

The range of career fields available to qualified Systems Designers is immense, and the industry's demand for such professionals is high. This program offers an unrivaled opportunity to enter this dynamic field.

As a student of Systems Design, you should demonstrate your skills in these key areas:

  • Technical understanding
  • Analytical thinking
  • Command of the English language
  • General Engineering and computer skills
  • Creativity
  • A passion for innovative developments

Upon completing the master's degree in Systems Design, graduates will be equipped to:
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of computer science, dynamical systems, automation and control, mathematics, modeling and simulation, and sensors and actuators
  • Conceptualize, design, and implement comprehensive and complex systems
  • Adopt a system-oriented thought process
  • Apply system-oriented methodologies
  • Use artificial intelligence methods to solve complex engineering problems
Electronic Systems:
  • Use fundamental knowledge of electromagnetic fields
  • Apply methodological understanding, scientific innovation and development in electronics and related applications
Robotic Systems:
  • Are able to program and control serial and mobile robot systems
  • Can design robot-based workplaces and select or design suitable peripheral components
  • Can apply new technologies to provide customized solutions, such as artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, additive manufacturing, and human-robot interaction principals

 

Career profiles

Michael Primessnig

Für viele stellt sich mit etwa 15 Jahren die Frage, ob sie eine Lehre machen oder lieber weiterhin die Schulbank drücken wollen. Was die Wenigsten in…

Foto von Martin Pecnik

Martin Pecnik, MSc

Nach seiner Ausbildung an der HTL1 Lastenstraße mit Schwerpunkt Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik war Martin Pecnik klar, dass er sein Wissen in…

Fabian Gutbrod, BSc, MSc

Managing Director, GP Motion GmbH

Current courses - Systems Design

LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Applied Signal Processing ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.21.081
Applied Statistics ILV 2,5 4,0 M2.05280.21.071
DAQ and Transmission ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05280.22.091
Data Science Analysis Lab ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.20.061
Modern Sensor Applications ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05280.22.861
Sensor Models ILV 1,5 3,0 M2.05280.22.871
Study program: Control SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Control Systems 2 ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05281.21.101
Control Systems Lab 2 ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05281.22.111
Mechanical Principles ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05280.21.151
Process Identification ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05281.22.131
Study program: Embedded SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Electromagnetic Fields ILV 1,0 1,5 M2.05282.21.191
Field Numerics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05282.21.181
Filter Design ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.22.231
Microcontroller Special Topics ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05282.22.221
Partial Differential Equations ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05282.21.171
Peripheral Interfacing ILV 1,0 3,0 M2.05282.22.881
Study program: Mechatronic SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Computational Physics ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05283.22.251
Finite Elements ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05283.22.261
Mechanical Principles ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05280.21.151
Numerical Methods Basics ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05283.22.241
Physics (Selected Topics) ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.21.281
Study program: Remote SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Data Bases and Networks ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05284.22.331
Design of Electronic Documents ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05284.22.341
Digital Image Processing ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05284.21.311
Human Machine Interfaces ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05284.22.161
Internet Technologies ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05284.21.301
Remote Applications and Trends ILV 1,0 1,0 M2.05284.21.321
Study program: Sensor SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Data Evaluation ILV 1,5 3,0 M2.05285.22.351
Filter Design ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.22.231
Physics (Selected Topics) ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.21.281
Process Analytical Technology ILV 2,5 4,0 M2.05285.21.371
Sensor Networks ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05285.22.361
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Master Exam DP 0,0 3,0 M2.00000.40.081
Master Thesis MT 0,0 25,0 M2.00000.40.061
Master Thesis - Seminar SE 2,0 2,0 M2.00000.40.071
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Advanced Mathematics ILV 3,0 4,5 M2.05280.11.931
Computer Engineering ILV 3,0 5,0 M2.05280.11.851
Control Systems 1 ILV 2,5 3,5 M2.00000.12.031
Control Systems Lab 1 LB 2,0 3,0 M2.00000.12.041
Data Science Experimental Lab ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.10.111
Nonlinear Systems ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05280.12.041
Scientific English SE 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.10.921
Signal Analysis Lab ILV 2,5 3,5 M2.05280.11.941
System Theory ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05280.11.021
Study program: Control SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Computational Aspects of CSD ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05281.31.401
Computer Process Control ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05281.32.411
Control Systems Special Topics 1 ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05281.31.391
Control Systems Special Topics 2 ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05281.32.431
Drive Control ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.31.461
Dynamic Models and Simulation ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05281.32.121
Embedded Control Systems Special Topics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.31.441
Motion Control ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05280.31.451
Nonlinear Control Systems ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.31.471
Robot Control ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.32.491
Robot Dynamics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.481
Robotics Lab LB 1,0 2,0 M2.05280.32.501
Study program: Embedded SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Advanced Communication Systems ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.601
Digital Design ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.231
Discrete and Integrated Power Electronics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05282.32.571
DSP Applications ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05282.31.521
Embedded Software Systems ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05282.31.531
High-Speed Board Design ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05282.31.541
PCB Simulation ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05282.31.551
Real-Time Systems Special Topics ILV 3,0 5,0 M2.05282.32.211
RF Measurements ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05282.31.561
Wireless Communication Principles ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05280.32.591
Study program: Mechatronic SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Computer Fluid Dynamics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05283.31.621
Drive Control ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.31.461
Embedded Control Systems Special Topics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.31.441
Heat Flow Analysis ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05283.31.611
Mechatronic Systems Design ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05283.32.631
Mechatronics Special Topics ILV 2,0 4,0 M2.05283.32.641
Motion Control ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05280.31.451
Nonlinear Control Systems ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.31.471
Robot Control ILV 2,0 2,0 M2.05280.32.491
Robot Dynamics ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.481
Robotics Lab LB 1,0 2,0 M2.05280.32.501
Study program: Remote SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Advanced Communication Systems ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.601
Digital Design ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05280.32.231
Graphical Programming ILV 1,0 2,0 M2.05284.31.651
Project Work PT 4,0 5,0 M2.05284.32.721
Remote Technologies Lab LB 2,0 2,5 M2.05284.31.671
Research Seminar SE 1,0 3,0 M2.05284.32.711
Soft Computing Control Lab LB 1,0 2,0 M2.05284.31.701
Soft Computing Control Techniques ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05284.31.691
Virtual and Remote Labs ILV 2,0 2,5 M2.05284.31.661
Wireless Communication Principles ILV 3,0 4,0 M2.05280.32.591
Study program: Sensor SystemsTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Advanced Process Control ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05285.32.791
Applied Image Processing ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05285.32.821
Chemical Sensors ILV 1,5 2,5 M2.05285.31.761
Mechanical, Electrical and Thermical Sensors ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05285.31.771
Optical Sensors ILV 1,5 2,5 M2.05285.31.781
Optical Sensors Systems Design ILV 3,0 5,0 M2.05285.32.831
Packaging of Sensors ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05285.31.741
Reliability and Security of Sensor Systems ILV 2,0 3,0 M2.05285.31.731
Sensor Data Fusion ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05285.32.811
Sensor Implementation ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05285.32.801
System Optimization ILV 1,5 2,0 M2.05285.31.751

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Faculty and Staff - Systems Design

Head of Degree Program Systems Engineering, Systems Design

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.

 Wolfgang Werth
Student Support Services

Mag.a

 Elizabeth Maggauer-Hoffmann
Planning of Schedules and Rooms
 Carina Jellitsch
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 Bernd Filipitsch, BSc MSc
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Dr.

 Robert Winkler
Professur für Robotik und mechatronische Systeme

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.

 Mathias Brandstötter
Vice Dean Engineering & IT, Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering

FH-Prof. DI Dr.

 Franz Oswald Riemelmoser, MBA
Vice Dean Engineering & IT, Professor of Communication Engineering/Signal Processing

FH-Prof.in DI Dr.in

 Ulla Birnbacher

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