Fachhochschule status since: 01 October 1999 University of Applied Sciences with public accreditation

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1 Diploma Supplement 1 Information identifying the holder of the qualification 1.1 Family name(s) MAIER, BSc 1. Given name(s) Michael 1. Date of birth (day/month/year) 15 May Student identification number Information identifying the qualification This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international "transparency" and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition..1 Name of qualification, title conferred Master of Science in Engineering MSc Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why.. Main field(s) of study for the qualification Master's in Computer Science. Name and status of awarding institution Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GmbH, Austria Fachhochschule status since: 01 October 1999 University of Applied Sciences with public accreditation.4 Name and status of institution administering Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GmbH, Austria studies Fachhochschule status since: 01 October 1999 University of Applied Sciences with public accreditation.5 Language(s) of instruction / examination German / English Information on the level of the qualification.1 Level of qualification Graduate Programme (Fachhochschul-Masterstudiengang, ISCED 5A). Official length of programme 4 Semesters / Years / 10 ECTS. Access requirement(s) A completed undergraduate degree (bachelor's or diploma) in computer studies or a comparable subject from an accredited national or international post-secondary education institution, with a duration of at least 6 semester and a general qualification for university entrance as admission requirement. The completed undergraduate degree should cover at least the following subjects: algorithms and data structures, knowledge of a higher programming language, operating systems and networks, data bases. 1/6

2 4 Information on the contents and results gained 4.1 Mode of study Full-time 4. Programme requirements The graduate degree programme Informatik Master offers a specialization in the area of software engineering for loosly coupled, intelligent systems. The graduates offer fundamental knowledge in theoretical computer science, in mathematical methods for modeling and simulation, as well as access to new developments and trends, and know how to apply them, to - integrate mobile applications into existing information systems, - couple several devices in an intelligent and effective way, - create user friendly access to information systems. Apart from their expert knowledge in computer science, the graduates also have proficiency in project management, leadership and strategy. Therefore they are well equipped to take on the role of an ITdecision-maker in an organization. The graduates of the master degree programme Informatik are familiar with methods of scientific work, and are able to participate in the scientific discourse in the field. The course of study includes writing a Master's Thesis. The final exam consists of the following parts: - Presentation and defence of Master's Thesis - Oral exam, which enlarge on the crosslinks of Master's Thesis to the relevant subjects of the curriculum - Oral exam about other relevant curriculum contents. 4. Programme details (courses, modules or The curriculum consists of 9 modules, which can be grouped into four areas: units studied, individual grades obtained) Computer science fundamentals: (16 ECTS): concepts of concrete and abstract machines, programming of mobile devices, software process and software quality. Computer science specialization: (57 ECTS): intelligent systems, selected topics from our research centers, Master's Thesis. Mathematical methods (18 ECTS): scientific computing, simulation and modeling. Interdisciplinary topics (9 ECTS): IT and law, subjects from the module library. For course grades and evaluations see the Transcript of Records. /6

3 4.4 Grading scheme, grade translation and grade distribution guidance Austrian grading scheme 1 4 Successfully completed 5 Not completed Definition EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria Positive performance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate UNSATISFACTORY: <50 % Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work Negative performance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate %-age % 8 % 0 % 10 % =100% Source of the ECTS grading table: Percentage distribution of course grades awarded in the technical degree programmes for the academic years 008/09 to 010/11 Grades for comprehensive examinations covering materials from various subjects "mit ausgezeichnetem Erfolg bestanden" Pass with distinction (in case of excellent performance) "mit gutem Erfolg bestanden" Pass with merit (in case of performance that is well above average) "bestanden" Pass (in case of positive assessment) "nicht bestanden" Fail (in case of negative assessment) 4.5 Overall classification of the qualification (in the original German language) Assessment of the comprehensive examination before a committee concluding the University of Applied Sciences master s degree programme: "bestanden" / Pass (in case of positive assessment) 5 Information on the function of the qualification 5.1 Access to further study Access to relevant doctoral programmes at a university (cf. 6 para 4 Fachhochschule Studies Act in its present form) 5. Professional status conferred Access to academic professions according to the professional regulations; diploma in the sense of the directive on the recognition of professional qualifications, 005/6/EC /6

4 6 Additional information 6.1 Additional information not applicable within this curriculum 6. Further information sources Website: Website of the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria): National Information Centres (ENIC NARIC Austria): European Network of Information Centres in the European Region and Gateway to Recognition of Academic and Professional Qualifications: 7 Certification of the supplement Dornbirn, 8 February 01 Programme Director Prof. (FH) Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Regine BOLTER Official stamp 4/6

5 8 The system of Austrian higher education (as of 7 November 011) Post-secondary Education in Austria The Austrian post-secondary university level sector (Hochschulsektor) consists of Public universities (Universitäten), maintained by the state; private universities (Privatuniversitäten), operated by private organisations with state accreditation; maintainers of university of applied sciences degree programmes (Fachhochschul-Studiengänge) incorporated upon the basis of private or public law and subsidised by the state, with state accreditation (some of which are entitled to use the designation Fachhochschule); university colleges of education (Pädagogische Hochschulen) maintained by the state or operated by private organisations with state accreditation; das Institute of Science and Technology Austria; universities of philosophy and theology (Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschulen), operated by the Roman Catholic Church. The non-university post-secondary sector (außeruniversitärer postsekundärer Sektor) consists of academies for midwifery (Hebammenakademien); clinical technical academies (Medizinisch-Technische Akademien); military academies (Militärische Akademien); the school of international studies (Diplomatische Akademie); certain training institutions for psychotherapists (Psychotherapeutische Ausbildungseinrichtungen); conservatories (Konservatorien). The following text addresses exclusively the university level sector. Overall Structure of University Level Higher Education There are currently two different systems of degree programmes in Austria: an older system without reference to the Bologna process and a newer one with reference to it. Under the auspices of the older system of diploma degree programmes (Diplomstudien), the first degree awarded is the diploma degree (Diplomgrad). An Austrian higher secondary school leaving certificate or its equivalent is the general qualification necessary for enrolling in a diploma degree programme; conclusion of a diploma degree programme entitles degree holders to enrol in doctoral degree programmes. A diploma degree (Diplomgrad) is awarded by Austrian universities after a course of study consisting of 40 to 60 ECTS credits. Full degree titles are gender specific designations: Magister for men; Magistra for women. Degree titles also include a general description of the field of study in which they were obtained, e.g. Magister philosophiae. In the fields of engineering, the degree titles are Diplom-Ingenieur/in. Degrees awarded in medicine and dentistry are exceptions to the above. The first degrees awarded after the completion of these degree programmes consisting of 60 ECTS credits are Doctor medicinae universae and Doctor medicinae dentalis, respectively. Graduates of university of applied sciences programmes that consist of 40 to 00 ECTS credits are awarded, analogous to university studies, a university of applied science diploma degree (Fachhochschul-Diplomgrad) contingent upon discipline: either a Diplom-Ingenieur/in (FH) for fields of engineering or Magister/Magistra (FH) in other fields of study. The new system is based on the distinction between undergraduate and graduate studies. Upon completion of an undergraduate programme (Bachelorstudium at universities; Fachhochschul-Bachelorstudiengang; Studiengang at university colleges of education; 180 ECTS credits), a bachelor s degree (designation: Bachelor of/in... ) is awarded. Upon completion of a graduate programme (Masterstudium at universities comprising 10 ECTS credits or, respectively, Fachhochschul-Masterstudiengang comprising 60 to 10 ECTS credits), a master s degree (designation: Master of/in... ) is awarded. In the fields of engineering, the designation of the master s degree can also be Diplom-Ingenieur/in. Recipients of these diploma degrees from the old system or a master s degrees from the new system (including the ones awarded in both cases by the universities of applied sciences) are entitled to enrol in doctoral degree programmes (Doktoratsstudium) at universities. A doctoral degree with the designation either Doktor/in or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded upon completion of a doctoral programme with a minimum duration of three years. In addition to the degree programmes (ordentliche Studien) described above, there are non-degree programmes (außerordentliche Studien) consisting of certificate university programmes for further education (Universitätslehrgänge) and individual courses in scientific subjects, both at universities, certificate university of applied sciences programmes for further education (Lehrgänge zur Weiterbildung) at universities of applied sciences, and certificate university college programmes for further education (Hochschullehrgänge) at university colleges of education. Diploma Degree Programme (Diplomstudium) Admission to a diploma degree programme is granted upon the basis of the Austrian higher secondary school leaving certificate (Reifezeugnis), its foreign equivalent, or the successful completion of a special university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung). Students of compulsory lower schools who have completed additional schooling in the form of apprenticeships as skilled workers also may take a vocationally based examination acknowledged as equivalent to the higher secondary 5/6

6 school leaving certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung). Admission to diploma degree programmes in the arts is based on aptitude ascertained by admission examinations. Admission to university of applied sciences diploma degree programmes may also take place upon the basis of previous vocational or technical experience and qualifications of applicants. In some fields of study (in particular human medicine and dentistry, and university of applied sciences diploma degree programmes) admission is based on a selective admission process. A degree programme may be divided into stages (Studienabschnitte). The length of each stage of the degree programme as well as the areas of study (Fächer) and content required are articulated in curricula that distinguish between required subjects (Pflichtfächer) and electives (Wahlfächer). Each stage concludes with a diploma examination (Diplomprüfung). University of applied sciences diploma degree programmes and some diploma degree programmes at universities include an internship or practical training. The approval of a diploma thesis (Diplomarbeit) is a prerequisite for admission to the concluding diploma examination. Bachelor Degree Programme (Bachelorstudium) Admission to a bachelor degree programme is granted upon the basis on the Austrian higher secondary school leaving certificate (Reifezeugnis), its foreign equivalent, or the successful completion of a special university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung). Students of compulsory lower schools who have completed additional schooling in the form of apprenticeships as skilled workers may take a vocationally based examination acknowledged as equivalent to the higher secondary school leaving certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung). Admission to bachelor degree programmes in the arts is based on aptitude ascertained by admission examinations. Admission to university of applied sciences bachelor degree programmes may also take place upon the basis of previous vocational or technical experience and qualifications of applicants. In some fields of study (in particular university of applied sciences bachelor degree programmes and study programmes at university colleges of education) admission is based on a selective admission process. Areas/Modules of study (Fächer/Module) are laid down in curricula. As a rule, two substantial bachelor s papers or projects (Bachelorarbeiten) must be completed in the process of completing degree programme requirements. University of applied sciences bachelor degree programmes and some bachelor degree programmes at universities include an internship or practical training. The programme can concludes with a bachelor s examination (Bachelorprüfung). Master Degree Programme (Masterstudium) Admission to a master degree programme is granted on the basis of the successful completion of an Austrian bachelor degree programme (Bachelorstudium), or a comparable post-secondary degree acknowledged being its equivalent. Areas/Modules of study (Fächer/Module) are laid down in curricula. A main emphasis is the composition of a master s thesis (Masterarbeit). This degree programme concludes with a master s examination (Masterprüfung). The approval of the master s thesis (Masterarbeit) is a prerequisite for admission to this examination. At university colleges of education no master degree programmes are offered. Doctoral Degree Programme (Doktoratsstudium) Admission to a doctoral degree programme at a university is granted on the basis of the successful completion of an Austrian diploma or master degree programme, or a comparable post-secondary degree acknowledged being their equivalents. Contents and requirements of study are laid down in curricula. The focus lies with the drafting of a dissertation as the result of self- guided research performance. This degree programme concludes with the approval of the dissertation and with a comprehensive doctoral examination (Rigorosum) or a defensio. At universities of applied sciences an at university colleges of education no doctoral degree programmes are offered. Evaluation of performance and grading system (Austrian grading scale) According to the modalities for examinations outlined in the curricula, achievement may be evaluated upon the basis of oral and written exams or project related work. In principle oral examinations are open to the public. Austrian grading scheme Definition 1 EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors 4 SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria Sucessfully completed Positive performance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate 5 UNSATISFACTORY (< 50%): Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work Not completed Negative performance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate Grades for comprehensive examinations covering materials from various subjects POSITIVE: MIT AUSGEZEICHNETEM ERFOLG BESTANDEN / Pass with distinction (in case of excellent performance) MIT GUTEM ERFOLG BESTANDEN / Pass with merit (in case of performance that is well above average) BESTANDEN / Pass (in case of positive assessment) NEGATIVE: NICHT BESTANDEN / Fail (in case of negative assessment) Source: Federal Ministry of Science and Research, Unit III/7, November 011 6/6

7 Transcript of Records D egree Programme: Typ e of degree: Computer Science FH Master s Degree Programme Full-time Legal b asis: In accordance with the Federal Law on D egree Programmes at Fachhochschulen (Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz, FHStG), BGBl. No. 40/199 in its p resent form and the ruling of the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria GZ FH of 09 May 01 NAME OF STUD ENT: Last name: D ate and p lace of b irth: D ate of admission: MAIER, BSc First name: Michael 15 May 1987, Dornbirn Sex: Male 17 September 010 Student identification numb er: Course unit code (1) Title of the course unit Typ e () WHS () D uration of the course / examination / recognition date (4) Local grade (5) ECTS credits (6) 1. Semester / winter semester 010/ Concepts of Concrete and Abstract Machines Programming of Mobile Devices machine-oriented programming with C Scientific Computing 1 Principles of Ethics Fundamentals of Decision Making Introduction to Research Methods S / 0/0/011 1 S / 8/01/011 1 S / 08/10/010 1 S / 04/0/011 1 S / 18/10/010 1 S / 7/01/011 1 S / 14/01/011 () Good (4) Sufficient () Good () Good () Satisfactory Total Semester / summer semester Computational Intelligence Project Ubiquitous Computing Scientific Computing Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together Applications of Game Theorie Quantitative Methods S / 9/06/011 1 S / 4/06/011 1 S / 01/07/011 1 S / 01/07/011 1 S / 08/05/011 1 S / 06/06/011 () Good (4) Sufficient () Satisfactory () Good Total Semester / winter semester 011/ Project Ubiquitous Computing SpThRC: ios-devices as an alternative HCI Innovative Technologies SE 6 1 S / 0/0/01 1 S / 7/10/011 1 S / 5/01/01 () Good Simulation and Modelling Sustainable Development Processes Modelling of Systems 1 S / 0/0/01 1 S / 15/0/01 1 S / 10/0/01 () Good () Good Total Semester / summer semester software process and software quality Master's Thesis IT and law MA 0 1 S / 11/05/01 1 S / 1/0/01 1 S / 5/05/01 () Good () Good () Satisfactory Total 0.00 TOTAL ECTS CRED ITS Grade average, weighted b y ECTS credits (excep t "Recognised", "Successfully comp leted", "Not completed" and repeat courses) 1.87 to b e continued on a separate sheet (1) () () (4) (5) (6) see explanation on back p age Page 1 of

8 Transcript of Records D egree Programme: Typ e of degree: Computer Science FH Master s Degree Programme Full-time NAME OF STUD ENT: Last name: D ate and p lace of b irth: D ate of admission: MAIER, BSc First name: Michael 15 May 1987, Dornbirn Sex: Male 17 September 010 Student identification numb er: Final Master s Examination Title of Master s Thesis Commission-Tour-Optimization for the waste logistics Final master s examination before a committee on 8 February 01 Presentation of the Master's Thesis Oral exam, which enlarge on the crosslinks of Master's Thesis to the relevant subjects of the curriculum Oral exam about other relevant curriculum contents Assessment of the comprehensive examination before a committee concluding the University of Applied Sciences master s degree programme: Pass D ornb irn, 8 February 01 Prof. (FH) D ip l.-ing. D r. techn. Regine B OLTER Programme D irector Stamp of the institution NB : This document is not valid without the signature of the p rogramme director and the official stamp of the institution. to b e continued on a separate sheet (1) () () (4) (5) (6) see explanation on back p age Page of

9 Transcript of Records D egree Programme: Typ e of degree: Computer Science FH Master s Degree Programme Full-time NAME OF STUD ENT: Last name: D ate and p lace of b irth: D ate of admission: MAIER, BSc First name: Michael 15 May 1987, Dornbirn Sex: Male 17 September 010 Student identification numb er: Explanation ECTS - EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER AND ACCUMULATION SYSTEM Information availab le via Internet on the Europe server under: -learning-policy/doc48_en.htm (1) Course unit code Please refer to the ECTS Course catalogue availab le on INTERNET: http :// () Type of course (List of abbreviations) = Integrated course, MA = Master's thesis, SE = Seminar () Semester hours per week 1 WHS (weekly hour p er semester) = 45 minutes of class instruction multip lied by 15 (the total number of weeks of instruction in a semester) 4) Duration of the course Y = 1 academic year 1 S = 1 semester (5) Description of the grading system: Austrian grading scheme D efinition %-age 1 4 Successfully comp leted EXCELLENT: Outstanding p erformance GOOD : Generally good, b ut with some errors SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria Positive p erformance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate % 8 % 0 % 10 % =100% 5 Not comp leted UNSATISFACTORY: <50 % Sub stantial imp rovement necessary; requirement of further work Negative p erformance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate Source of the ECTS grading tab le: Percentage distrib ution of course grades awarded in the technical degree p rogrammes for the academic years 008/09 to 010/11 *Recognised Transfer credits for courses with equivalent learning outcomes (previous education, other university etc.) which are successfully comp leted Grades for comprehensive examinations covering materials from various subjects "mit ausgezeichnetem Erfolg b estanden" Pass with distinction (in case of excellent performance) "mit gutem Erfolg b estanden" Pass with merit (in case of p erformance that is well ab ove average) "b estanden" Pass (in case of positive assessment) "nicht b estanden" Fail (in case of negative assessment) (6) ECTS credits 1 academic year 1 semester = 60 credits = 0 credits Page of