The AIT campus is located at Peania, just a few kilometers outside the center of Athens, ensuring a safe environment. Students can take advantage of a modern infrastructure, with the latest technology, including wireless networking, interactive amphitheatres, distance learning and fully equipped laboratories. Students have also access to the AIT campus library, as well as to the AIT dormitory, restaurant and entertainment facilities.

MSITT Graduates have the opportunity to participate in research projects, or successfully enter the ICT market through AIT’s national and international industry network. Also, graduates interested in continuing their studies, qualify to apply for a PhD in collaboration with Aalborg University in Denmark or the MSIN CMU program at AIT.

The duration of the program is 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students. Requirements for completion of the program are 4 core, 4 elective courses and the Graduate Project. .

• In depth knowledge of information and telecommunications systems
• Hands-on experience and development of associated skills
• Exposure to world standard research activities and the future challenges in IT and Telecommunications
• Exposure to the industrial activities in IT and Telecommunications
• Relevant managerial skills
• A very competitive profile to enter successfully a variety of exciting and promising career paths within the ICT sector

Duration of the program: Full-time students: 12 months
Part-time students: 24 months
Course load is defined as those courses for which the student is registered at any time.
a) Number of Course Load per Semester for Full-Time students (Fall and Spring Semesters) The minimum full-time course load in the program is 3 courses per semester. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MSITT Program Coordinator. The maximum course load is 5 courses per semester. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MSITT Program Coordinator.
b) Number of Course Load per Semester for Part-Time Students The minimum part-time course load in the program is 4 courses per year. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MSITT Program Coordinator. The maximum course load is 5 courses per year. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MSITT Program Coordinator.

• It focuses on the requirements of the Information Technology and Telecommunications market
• It is offering high quality and standard training and specialization to students from different disciplines having diverse backgrounds
• It is offering a set of technical, professional and academic skills highly desirable in industrial and research environments
• It provides students the opportunity to work closely together and interact with the very experienced and highly qualified AIT faculty
• It provides students the opportunity to work in AIT’s very high standard laboratory facilities offering a rich and technologically advanced infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art technology
• It provides students the opportunity to be exposed to world standard research activities and participate in collaborative research projects involving leading international universities and research institutions
• It provides strong links with industry and exposure to industrial activities in the area of in IT and Telecommunications
• It is training professionals to excel in a variety of leading positions capitalizing on their diverse skills and talents
• Successful MSITT graduates interested in continuing their studies qualify to apply for – A PhD in collaboration with Aalborg University in Denmark – The MSIN program, in cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University

Financial Support
The MSITT tuition fees total 17.000 euros. AIT subsidizes 50% of this total for its students, whose financial obligations to AIT amount to 8.000 euros. All accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid to cover this remaining amount of 8.000 euros.

Career Opportunities
The proven path leading to high ranking, high paying jobs internationally 80% placement of our graduates, into IT, Telecommunications, Networks and Management positions Graduate Placements: The Intracom Group of Companies, Intralot SA, IBM Hellas, Deloitte, Vodafone, Ericsson, Siemens, Eurobank, Velti, National Bank of Greece, OTE SA, Microsoft Corp, Space Hellas, Oracle Research & Development, Greek Public Power Cooperation, IBM Hellas, Motorola SA, Videocon International, Demokritos, Accenture Altanta Consulting Limited, Mellon Technologies. Competitive career advantage and marketable skills

Academics
Internationally recognized professors at AIT AIT’s faculty perform top quality research in a state-of-the-art research environment and fully equipped laboratories Extensive publications at high impact journals and conferences Qualitative academic evaluation 1:5 faculty/student ratio Academic Collaborations with top European and American Universities

Research Opportunities
Graduate Projects and Independent Studies with AIT professors or industry European Commission and industry-funded research projects with active student participation Student involvement in journal and conference publications Curriculum enhanced by the faculty's own research activity

Industry Connections
Research collaborations with major national and international organizations Extensive national and regional industry network (internships, projects) Executive training (Cylab, Harvard University-KSG) and summer school programs

Alumni
Complete AIT alumni and student support services

Facilities
Unique state-of-the-art educational and research facilities: laboratories, amphitheatres, classrooms. Extensive print and digital library. Student housing services and fully functioning dormitory

Recognition
Industry/Market and Research Recognition