Masters programme in Transport and Geoinformation Technology

AdMission requireMenTs A Bachelors degree (or equivalent) of at least 180 ECTS. Specific requirements as specified by each Masters programme. deGree AwArded Master of Science (120 credits). The degree gives access to third cycle qualifications (doctorate). durATion 120 credits/120 ECTS credits (two years). The system is compatible with ECTS credits. It is a full-time study programme.

LocATion KTH Campus, Stockholm ProGrAMMe sTArT Late August APPLicATion deAdLine January 15 LAnGuAGe of insTrucTion English

The GrAdinG scALe is A-Excellent, B-Very Good, C-Good, D-Satisfactory, E-Sufficient. No overall grade is given for a degree and students are not ranked. eMAiL joel.franklin@abe.kth.se

this programme combines two closely-related aspects of the built environment: transport systems and geoinformation technologies. in transport systems, focus is on analysing the movement of people and goods through spaces, and on planning, designing, constructing and operating the systems that accommodate these flows. geoinformation technology deals with the acquisition, analysis, storage, visualisation and utilisation of geospatial data using information technology. In both cases, a systems-based approach to solving social problems using advanced tools with a broad awareness of societal needs is combined with the necessity of achieving sustainability. Programme outline The programme comprises 90 ECTS for coursework and 30 ECTS for the degree project. Five of the courses are ompulsory, and among the remaining seven, students may choose from the programmes 14 conditionally elective courses. It is possible for students to replace up to two of the programmes elective courses with courses from outside the programme. The programme provides a framework for advanced training in transport and geoinformation technology, or a mixture of the two, based on the students interests. The compulsory courses form a foundation for both subject areas, and students may then select a subject area by choosing the most appropriate sequence of elective courses. Most courses combine interactive lectures with laboratory work. Many also include an in-depth term project. The courses make use of modern data collection instruments as well as quantitative modelling & processing software. Degree Project In their degree projects, students apply the knowledge and skills they have gained to solving scientific problems in the main subject areas of the programme. They conduct independent investigations characterised by critical analysis and synthesis. They learn how to analyse, formulate and define scientific problems, find and evaluate possible solutions and finally present the results in a thesis, presented and defended in a public seminar. In addition, the students will obtain practical training in scientific communications and presentation, in both spoken and written forms. Students should complete 60 credits of courses before starting their degree projects. These degree project may be carried out at KTH or in a company or organisation outside KTH. The topic may be developed by the student alone or together with supervisors, and a project plan must first be submitted and approved by the examiner. Degree projects are graded based on the ECTS scale: A-F. career ProsPects Here are some examples of the careers this programme may lead to: Geoinformation analyst, gathering, analysing and reporting on geospatial data at national mapping and cartographic agencies. Transport planner/modeller, helping city or regional governments to plan, design and operate transport systems and to analyse the transport effects of new developments in order to achieve sustainability. Consultant at a private firm in areas ranging from surveying, mapping and geoinformation processing to transport planning and traffic engineering. Railway planner, undertaking the strategic planning of rail systems, including infrastructure, rolling stock, timetable management and traveller information services. GIS expert in fields ranging from urban planning to land and resource management to environmental monitoring.

contact Joel Franklin, joel.franklin@abe.kth.se Milan Horemuz, horemuz@kth.se

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