Internet of Things (IoT) Systems Engineering
Researchers estimate that within a few years from now, a whopping 20.4 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be connected. This surge in the number of IoT devices in use will translate into a significant increase in the number of IoT jobs as well. Clearly, a job in IoT can pay well because of the rising demand, but candidates will require a combination of skills to ensure a promising IoT career.
The new Master’s degree program “Internet of Things (IoT) Systems Engineering” being offered by School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Internet Education and Research Laboratory (intERLab), and minor and entrepreneurship program, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) will be first-time launching in August 2020.
Research Focus Areas:
IoT Systems Design/Implementation, Business Intelligence: a combination of software applications, software tools, and procedures, Data Security, IoT Application Design with Mobile Applications, Cloud Computing, Wireless and Mobile Technologies for IoT, IoT hardware (electronics and communications), Quality management, Networking Issues, IoT with AI based Solutions/Systems.
Internship Opportunity with The following Partners:
- Data Science Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Electronics Science and Technology, Tongji University, China
- Fujitsu, Network Systems Laboratory, Kawasaki, Japan
- Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), Wireless Communications and Networks, Berlin, Germany
- National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Thailand
- Silicon Craft Technology, Thailand
- Equator Solar Capital, Thailand
- Delta Electronics, Thailand, PCL
- Bombardier, Thailand
The curriculum is comprised of the four main components:
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Wireless Technologies, Protocol, and Networking,
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Data Science
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System, Engineering, and
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Entrepreneurship.
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CURRICULUM
The rest of this document provides the detailed curriculum for the Internet of Things Master’s degree program at AIT. Students can have the following different options:
- Regular M.Eng. or M.Sc. (Thesis option)
Within at least two years, students can obtain a M.Eng. or M.Sc. degree by completing a 48-credits curriculum, consisting of 26 credits of coursework, and 22 credits for thesis. The 26 credits coursework include 2 three credits required courses, 6 three credits elective courses, and 2 credits special study. - Regular M.Eng. or M.Sc. (Research option)
Within at least two years, students can obtain a M.Eng. or M.Sc. degree by completing a 48-credits curriculum, consisting of 36 credits of coursework, and 12 credits for research. The 36 credits coursework include 2 three credits required courses, and 10 three credits elective courses. - Regular M.Eng. or M.Sc. (New options with Industry Internship or with Minor)
Within at least two years, students can obtain a M.Eng. or M.Sc. degree by completing a 48-credits curriculum, consisting of 24 credits of coursework, 12 credits for research or internship and 12 credits for minor or exchange. The 24 credits coursework include 2 three credits required courses, and 6 three credits elective courses. - M.S. (One-year option)
In addition, this proposed new program can be also applied for the new proposed MTech. within just one year to complete 30-credits curriculum, consisting of 24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of project work. - Regular Doctoral program
Within at least 3.5 years, students can obtain a Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Engineering, or Doctor of Technical Science degree by completing an 84-credits curriculum, consisting of 12 credits of coursework, and 72 credits of dissertation. The 12 credits coursework include 2 three credits required courses, and 2 three credits elective courses.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Major in IoT
| Master Program Requirements: 48 Credits (2 Years) | |||
| Thesis Option | Research Option 1 | Research Option 2 | |
| Required Courses (2 Courses) | 6 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits |
| Elective Courses | 20 credits | 30 credits | 18 credits |
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| Thesis | 22 credits | – | – |
| Research Study/Internship | – | 12 credits | 12 credits |
| Minor/Exchange | – | – | 12 credits |
| TOTAL | 48 credits | 48 credits | 48 credits |
| One Year Master Program Requirements: 30 Credits (1 Year) | |
| Required Courses (2 Courses) | 6 credits |
| Elective Courses | 18 credits |
| Project | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
| Doctoral Program Requirements: 84 Credits (3.5 Years) | |
| Required Courses (2 Courses) | 6 credits |
| Elective Courses | 6 credits |
| Dissertation | 72 credits |
| TOTAL | 84 credits |
Minor in IoT
Students from other programs in any schools must select the two IoT Required Courses and any two of the Elective Courses as 12 credits (4 courses) for minor in Internet of Things (IoT) Systems Engineering.
| Minor in IoT Requirements: 12 credits | |
| Major coursework credits from own program | 24 credits |
| Minor IoT Required Courses (2 courses) | 6 credits |
| Minor IoT Elective Courses (2 courses) | 6 credits |
| Research Study | 12 credits |
| TOTAL | 48 credits |
The list of the required courses and possible elective courses are as follows:
| Course no. | Course Title | Credit | Type | Semester | Instructor |
| AT83.01 | Internet of Things Technology and Design | 3(15-90) | Required | January | Attaphongse T. |
| AT83.02 | Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things | 3(30-45) | Required | August | Attaphongse T. |
| AT70.05 | Computer Networks | 3(45-0) | Elective | August | Adjunct Faculty |
| AT70.15 | Advanced Topics in Internet Technology | 3(45-0) | Elective | January | Adisorn L. |
| AT73.20 | Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering | 3(45-0) | Elective | August | Pisut K. |
| AT74.03 | Sensing and Actuation | 3(30-45) | Elective | January | Manukid P. |
| AT74.05 | AI and Neuro-Fuzzy Theory | 3(45-0) | Elective | August | Manukid P. |
| AT77.20 | Cross-Layer Design for Wireless Networks | 3(45-0) | Elective | August | Teerapat S. |
| AT80.9009 | Mobile Application | 3(30-45) | Elective | August | Adjunct Faculty |
| AT81.15 | Embedded System Architecture | 3(45-0) | Elective | January | Mongkol E. |
| AT81.17 | Embedded System Design | 3(30-45) | Elective | August | Mongkol E. |
| AT82.03 | Machine Learning | 3(45-0) | Elective | August | Matthew Dailey |
| AT83.03 | Cloud Computing | 3(30-45) | Elective | August | Adjunct Faculty |
| AT83.04 | IoT Security | 3(45-0) | Elective | January | Adjunct Faculty |
| AT84.9001 | In the Mind of an Entrepreneur – An Introduction | 3(45-0) | Elective | January/August | Dieter Trau |
Summary Table of Curriculum (Master Thesis Option)
Year 1 – Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.02 | Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things | 3(2-3) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective I | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective II | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective III | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 1 – Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.01 | Internet of Things Technology and Design | 3(1-6) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective IV | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective V | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective VI | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 2 Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Special Study | 2 | Elective | Any | |
| Thesis | 11 | Required | Any |
Year 2 Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Thesis | 11 | Required | Any |
Summary Table of Curriculum (Master Research Option)
Year 1 – Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.02 | Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things | 3(2-3) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective I | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective II | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective III | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 1 – Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.01 | Internet of Things Technology and Design | 3(1-6) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective IV | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective V | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective VI | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 2 Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Elective VII | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective VIII | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective IX | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective X | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 2 Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Research Study | 12 | Required | Any |
Summary Table of Curriculum (Master with Industry Internship or Minor Option)
Year 1 – Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.02 | Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things | 3(2-3) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective I | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective II | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective III | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 1 – Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.01 | Internet of Things Technology and Design | 3(1-6) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective IV | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective V | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective VI | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 2 Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Minor/Exchange | 12 | Required | Any |
Year 2 Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Research Study / Industry Internship | 12 | Required | Any |
Summary Table of Curriculum (One Year Master Option)
Year 1 – Semester 1 (August Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.02 | Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things | 3(2-3) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective I | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective II | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective III | >3 | >Elective | Any |
Year 1 – Semester 2 (January Semester)
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| AT83.01 | Internet of Things Technology and Design | 3(1-6) | Required | Attaphongse T. |
| Elective IV | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective V | 3 | Elective | Any | |
| Elective VI | 3 | Elective | Any |
Year 1-2 Inter-semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Credits | Type | Instructor |
| Project work | 6 | Required | Any |