Curriculum for the Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology

Applies to students who commenced studies in August 2008 or later

Rev. February 2012 /JCA

Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2 1 Objectives of the Programme ....................................................................................................... 3 2 Programme structure and content ................................................................................................ 4 2.1 General information on programme structure and content ................................................... 4 2.1.1 First semester (Basic system construction) .................................................................... 6 2.1.2 Second semester (Client/server systems) ....................................................................... 6 2.1.3 Third semester (Heterogeneous systems) ...................................................................... 6 2.1.4 Fourth semester (Technical systems control)................................................................. 6 2.1.5 Fifth semester (Practical placement) .............................................................................. 7 2.1.6 Sixth semester (Specialisation) ...................................................................................... 7 2.1.7 Seventh semester (Specialisation and bachelor project) ................................................ 7 2.2 Compulsory courses and semester projects ........................................................................... 7 2.3 Compulsory workshops ......................................................................................................... 7 2.4 Practical placement................................................................................................................ 7 2.5 Specialisation profiles and elective courses .......................................................................... 8 2.6 Bachelor project .................................................................................................................... 9 2.7 Time limits .......................................................................................................................... 10 2.8 Structure of the semester ..................................................................................................... 10 3 Exam types and assessments ...................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Exam types .......................................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Exam regulations ................................................................................................................. 10 3.3 External and internal exams ................................................................................................ 11 3.4 Assessments and criteria for passing ................................................................................... 11 4 Repeating courses, re-exam options, deadlines and complaints ................................................ 12 4.1 Repeating courses ................................................................................................................ 12 4.2 Re-exam options .................................................................................................................. 12 4.2.1 Semester project exams ................................................................................................ 12 4.2.2 Students in their final semester .................................................................................... 13 4.3 Deadlines ............................................................................................................................. 13 4.4 Complaints concerning exams............................................................................................. 13 5 Rules regarding transfer of awarded credits .............................................................................. 14 5.1 Workshop traineeships ........................................................................................................ 14 5.2 Practical placement.............................................................................................................. 14 5.3 AP degree in computer science ........................................................................................... 14 5.4 MSc (engineering) students ................................................................................................. 15 5.5 Studies abroad ..................................................................................................................... 15 5.6 Students from other educational institutions ....................................................................... 15 6 Title and diploma ....................................................................................................................... 15 7 Exemptions................................................................................................................................. 15 8 General advice............................................................................................................................ 15 9 Validity of the curriculum .......................................................................................................... 16

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Introduction
This curriculum applies to students who commenced studies in August 2008 or later. The curriculum has been prepared in accordance with: Executive Order no. 527 of 21 June 2002 on the Bachelor Programme in Engineering (Bekendtgrelse om diplomingeniruddannelsen) Executive order no. 1016 of 24 August 2010 on tests and examinations in professionallyoriented programmes (Bekendtgrelse om prver og eksamen i erhvervsrettede uddannelser) Executive Order no. 262 of 20 March 2007 on the Marking Scale and Other Forms of Assessment (Bekendtgrelse om karakterskala og anden bedmmelse) Executive Order no. 113 of 19 February 2001 on the Professional Bachelor Degree (Bekendtgrelse om uddannelsen til professionsbachelor) Admission requirements for the programme: Mathematics A, Physics B, Chemistry C and 1) upper-secondary leaving exam or 2) qualifying exam for engineering studies In case of discrepancies between the executive orders in force at any time and this curriculum, the executive orders shall take precedence. Students are personally responsible for understanding the contents of this curriculum, which is accessible on the VIA University College website.

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1 Objectives of the Programme

The Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology at VIA University College is a complete course of study that, in accordance with s. 1 of Executive Order no. 527, qualifies students for national, as well as international, business functions in which they: 1) Implement computer science and technical research results, as well as knowledge from information technology engineering, general engineering and the natural sciences, in practice through IT development assignments and by solving IT related problems. 2) Design and build electronic systems, design and implement software to control electronics and mechanical systems. 3) Critically acquire new knowledge within relevant areas of information technology engineering and carry out, on an independent basis, various ICT engineering related assignments. 4) Plan, realise and manage technical installations using information technology, including being able to take into account the societal, financial, environmental and working environmental consequences of their solution. 5) Participate in management and collaborative situations with people from different educational and cultural backgrounds. 6) Become qualified to participate in further studies. The Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology at VIA University College is a commercially oriented course of study with emphasis on giving students the skills to act upon graduation as project managers with the ability to obtain an overview of new problem areas, describe these and realise solutions, both nationally and internationally. The Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology aims to be the integrating level between software development as seen in enterprise and web solutions, and more traditional engineering disciplines like electronic or mechanical engineering. The main elements in the programme are illustrated in the diagram below.

Software development

Web engineering

ICT Engineer

IT and electronics

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The programmes profile also covers a number of main trends in the information and communication technology field, such as embedding information technology in intelligent products for the home, within transport technology and in industrial automation processes as well as the integration of administrative and industrial systems. The goal is to educate Information and Communication Technology Engineers and give them comprehensive insight into software, hardware and technological development as well as to ensure that they can communicate and work with other stakeholders in the industry. Information and Communication Technology Engineers typically find employment in software houses, automation companies, large and medium-sized companies as Software Engineers, Systems Consultants and Project Managers. The objectives of the programme are primarily achieved through: Interaction between theory and project work so as to integrate the professional elements of the programme via a problem-solving approach to form a whole, with focus on application-oriented and practical engineering work. Through the project work, there is also an emphasis on developing the students professional, methodological, communicative and personal skills. Collaboration with businesses and research environments in connection with the development and educational activities. Providing an international study environment, with all courses offered and taught in English for Danish and international students, with the possibility to carry out parts of the programme abroad. Active utilisation of the students practical placement period as a means of exchanging knowledge and experience between the university college and the industry.

2 Programme structure and content

2.1 General information on programme structure and content New students are admitted once a year in August. The programme requires 3.5 years of full-time study and is divided into seven semesters, equalling 210 ECTS points1.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

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The programme includes: Compulsory courses and projects Compulsory workshops Elective courses Practical placement A bachelor project

The first four semesters are compulsory, which means class attendance is required. If a student fails to comply with the required level of study activity and have no legal excuse, such as medical documentation in case of sickness, etc., the student will be withdrawn from the programme. If a student does not attend the examinations of the first semester, he/she will be withdrawn from the programme and may apply for admission at the next ordinary intake. The course of study is illustrated in the following table:

7th SEMESTER 6th SEMESTER

12 ECTS POINTS ELECTIVE COURSES 20 ECTS POINTS ELECTIVE COURSES

18 ECTS POINTS BACHELOR PROJECT 4 ECTS POINTS BACHELOR PROJECT INITIATION 6 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY SEMESTER PROJECT

5th SEMESTER 4th SEMESTER 3rd SEMESTER 2nd SEMESTER 1st SEMESTER

30 ECTS POINTS PRACTICAL PLACEMENT FOR ICT ENGINEERS IN A COMPANY 24 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY COURSES 24 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY COURSES 24 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY COURSES 24 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY COURSES 6 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY SEMESTER PROJECT 6 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY SEMESTER PROJECT 6 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY SEMESTER PROJECT 6 ECTS POINTS COMPULSORY SEMESTER PROJECT

Courses have a scope of between 4 and 12 ECTS points, and projects have a scope of between 6 and 22 ECTS points. See appendix 1: Study plan for Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology for students who commenced studies in 2008 or later. For each course or project, a description has been prepared with information on purpose, topics, prerequisites, assessment criteria, etc. Course descriptions for each course are available on the VIA University College website. Project guidelines have also been prepared along with course descriptions for the projects. Page 5 of 17

2.1.1 First semester (Basic system construction)

The aim of the 1st semester is to give the student profound knowledge and practical skills in object oriented programming, system development and database development. Furthermore, to let students be familiar with the way to study individually and in intercultural groups. The semester is organised as a number of introductory courses and a semester project in which the students work in groups. The purpose of the semester project is to design, implement and document a single user software system given as a case scenario.

2.1.2 Second semester (Client/server systems)

The purpose of the 2nd semester is to gain the understanding of computer networking, system development methods and achieve programming skills to build client/server systems. Additionally, the semester includes an introduction to modelling and simulation of simple electronic circuits. From an educational perspective, the students learn to take more responsibility for their own education. The semester is organised as a number of compulsory courses and a semester project in which the students work in groups. The purpose of the semester project is to develop a client/server system including documentation of the system and the development process.

2.1.3 Third semester (Heterogeneous systems)

The purpose of the 3rd semester is to gain understanding of distributed systems and the skills to implement a distributed language in at least two programming languages; knowledge of basic computer architecture; design, implement and analyse algorithms and data structure; and plan, perform and analyse the results of an experiment. The semester is organised as a number of compulsory courses and a semester project in which the students work in groups. The purpose of the semester project is to develop a heterogeneous system including documentation of the system and the development process.

2.1.4 Fourth semester (Technical systems control)

The aim of the 4th semester is to provide students with the qualifications needed to build a system with real world interaction. This involves understanding central concepts and characteristics about real-time and embedded programming. And to have knowledge about electronics used to interface micro-controllers to a number of sensors and actuators. Additionally, the semester includes an introduction to business economics and philosophy of science as well as an advanced course on database systems and a course on internet technologies, C# and .Net. The semester is organised as a number of courses and a semester project in which the students work in groups. The purpose of the semester project is to design, implement and document a system running on a small microcontroller and interacting with the outside world. Since this is the last semester project before the bachelor project the students have a lot of freedom in choosing the system and they are expected to work more independently than on the previous semesters. Page 6 of 17

2.1.5 Fifth semester (Practical placement)

See section 2.4.

2.1.6 Sixth semester (Specialisation)

In the sixth semester the student starts the specialisation in one of three areas: Embedded Engineering, Enterprise Engineering and Web Engineering. The semester includes a number of elective courses awarding 20 ECTS points in total, and a course where the student prepares the bachelor project. Furthermore, the student must achieve 6 ECTS points on a compulsory semester project activity.

2.1.7 Seventh semester (Specialisation and bachelor project)

The aim of seventh semester is to finalise the students specialisation and to make the bachelor project. The semester includes a number of elective courses 12 ECTS points in total. These courses are typically in the area of the students specialisation. The bachelor project awards a total of 22 ECTS points of which the 4 ECTS points are obtained during the sixth semester in the bachelor project preparation course. The 18 ECTS points are obtained making the bachelor project. The project is typically a real life project made for a company. The project group size can vary between two to four students. 2.2 Compulsory courses and semester projects The compulsory courses are conducted in the first four semesters of the programme. Class attendance in these courses is compulsory if so required by the course descriptions. Each semester includes a semester project with a scope of between 6 and 10 ECTS points. The primary objective of the semester projects is to link the courses taught during that semester together to form a whole. In the second year of studies, the student will take part in interdisciplinary activities in the area of innovation together with students from other programmes. The scope equals 2 ECTS points and it may be an integrated part of the semester project. 2.3 Compulsory workshops Four compulsory workshop courses are incorporated into the programme. The workshop courses are of one weeks duration and are carried out during non-teaching study breaks or as an integrated part of and parallel to a standard course. They must be completed before commencing the practical placement. Cf. appendix 5 for workshop courses. The workshop courses are assessed as Pass/Fail. 2.4 Practical placement The practical placement covers one semester and awards 30 ECTS points. It takes place in the 5th semester and can be a paid placement in the private or public sector in Denmark or abroad. Students with relevant vocational training may, in special cases, apply for full or partial exemption from the practical placement period, cf. s. 5 on the rules for transfer of awarded credits. Page 7 of 17

The first four semesters of the programme must be passed before commencing the practical placement. However, one failed course from either the 3rd or 4th semester is permitted. Furthermore, all workshop courses must have been assessed as passed or awarded by credit transfer. The objective of the practical placement is for the student to obtain insight into real-life engineering work and to apply the concepts, methodologies and techniques acquired in the specialist disciplines of the first four semesters. Students organise their own practical placements, which must be approved by VIA University College, cf. Criteria for approval of practical placements.... The company assigns an employee as supervisor for the student. This employee is also the contact person vis--vis the university college. The practical placement must include a number of practical elements corresponding to the assignments of a new graduate in ICT Engineering. The placement student is assigned a supervisor from VIA University College. Students on practical placements in Denmark can expect one visit from the supervisor. The student must develop a plan for the practical placement period in cooperation with the company including assignment formulation(s), which must be approved by the students supervisor at VIA University College. During the practical placement, the student must be in regular contact with the university college to report on the practical placement, including contributing to knowledge sharing between the university college and the company hosting the practical placement. The practical placement is assessed as Pass/Fail. The assessment of the practical placement is based on regular reports, feedback from the company and a lecture, where the supervisor, fellow students and an examiner may ask questions. A No pass must be accompanied by a written assessment by the supervisor and the examiner. A course description containing the objectives, contents, prerequisites, assessment type etc. has been prepared for the practical placement. The course description also refers to the Guidelines for practical placements.... 2.5 Specialisation profiles and elective courses Specialisation profiles are offered in three areas: 1) Embedded Engineering, 2) Enterprise Engineering and 3) Web Engineering. The objectives of each profile are: 1) Embedded Engineering: Training ICT Engineers with special qualifications to develop intelligent solutions between electronics and computer science.

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The profile covers information technology as well as disciplines such as electronic engineering, automatic control engineering, advanced mechanics and dynamics. The main emphasis is on the integration of IT and mechanical solutions. 2) Enterprise Engineering: Training ICT Engineers with special qualifications to develop IT based solutions within production, sales and financial management systems for companies. The profile primarily covers disciplines such as database systems, networks, ERP systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, value chain management and finance. 3) Web Engineering: Training ICT engineers with special qualifications to develop web applications. The profile primarily covers disciplines such as database systems, web engineering, digital multi-media, digital media tools and networks. On completion of one of these specialisation programmes the student earns the right to have the specialisation title printed on his/her diploma. In order to earn a specialisation title, the bachelor project must be relevant to the specialisation in question, and 16 ECTS points of elective courses must be taken within the field of specialisation. Courses that are relevant to the specialisation profiles are listed in appendix 4. Elective courses may be taken in the 6th and 7th semesters. In addition to the elective courses within the fields of specialisation, a number of other elective courses are offered as part of the Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology. Descriptions of the elective courses can be found in the course catalogue. Students are free to follow elective courses offered by other programmes at VIA University College; however, this does not include courses which focus mainly on topics from the students previous studies. Any courses offered by other programmes must be approved by the Head of Department, Information and Communication Technology Engineering, in order to ensure that the courses selected represent an increase in academic level. 2.6 Bachelor project The preliminary work for the bachelor project commences in the 6th semester (4 ECTS points) and the actual project is carried out in the 7th semester (18 ECTS points), i.e. 22 ECTS points in total. For the bachelor project, the student must solve a major assignment in the field of ICT Engineering and document that he or she has the skills to apply engineering theories and methodologies, cf. the objectives for the Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology stated in s. 1. Before commencing work on the bachelor project, the student must pass all courses and projects in the first four semesters as well as the practical placement period.

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2.7 Time limits The exams in the first two semesters of the programme must be passed no later than two years after the commencement of studies. The exams in the first four semesters of the programme must be passed no later than four years after the commencement of studies. The entire programme must be completed no later than seven years after the commencement of studies as stipulated in s. 2(1) and s. 3 of Executive Order no. 527. The university college may, in special cases, grant exemption from the above time limits. 2.8 Structure of the semester A semester normally covers a total of 19 weeks, with a 15-week teaching period and a 4-week exam period. The teaching period includes the teaching of courses and work on a semester project. The number of courses may vary, depending on the semester.

3 Exam types and assessments

3.1 Exam types Different exam types are applied in order to ensure individual assessment and examination of the students. The exams are in the form of individual tests. Assessments are based on the following types of exams: 1) Written exam 2) Oral exam 3) Oral exam with a project report, process report and joint oral presentation, followed by an individual examination and assessment 4) Approval of class participation, according to detailed criteria 5) Participation in practical placement with regular reports 6) Combinations of the exam types 1-4 The exam type for each course appears from the course description, as does the length of written exams. Any terms for registering for an exam also appear from the course description. 3.2 Exam regulations 1. The assessment types for courses and semester projects are stated in the course descriptions. 2. The student must attend exams for two elective courses in total in the 6th and 7th semesters. The courses are chosen by the student. The remaining elective courses are considered passed without an exam1 as long as the student meets the requirements for taking the exam for the course, cf. s. 3.1 on terms for exam types. Page 10 of 17

3. If a student attends courses in a single semester that total more than 30 ECTS points, the student must also attend the exams for all extra courses. 4. Elective courses offered by other programmes must be completed with an exam if that is the assessment type required for the course in question.
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) If a student attends courses in a single semester that total more than 30 ECTS points, the student must also attend the exams for all extra courses. 3.3 External and internal exams Exams are conducted with either an external or internal examiner. For internal exams, the examiner is appointed by the institution (usually from among the teaching staff at the university college). For external exams, the examiner is appointed by the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education. The assessment type for each course varies between internal and external exams. As a whole, at least half of the courses taken must be documented by external exams. 3.4 Assessments and criteria for passing The following assessment types are used: 1) Marks according to the 7-point grading scale 2) Pass/Fail 3) Approved/Not approved In general, each course must be passed separately. Courses may not be repeated if the student has earned the assessment 02 or higher on the 7-point grading scale, Pass or Approved. Appendix 2 specifies which assessment types that apply to each course. 1) Marks according to the 7-point grading scale This grading scale is used for courses or projects if a mark is required. 2) Pass/Fail The Pass/Fail assessment is used for workshop traineeships, practical placements and elective courses that are not drawn for exams. 3) Approved/Not approved

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The Approved/Not approved assessment is used for courses in which the exam type is the lecturers approval of the students class participation. The criteria for approval are stated in the course description for each course, and may include: Active involvement throughout the course Timely submission and approval of course work Exercises to be carried out, and timely submission and approval of reports Submission of home assignments, assessed to have an overall satisfactory level Results of internal exams

4 Repeating courses, re-exam options, deadlines and complaints

4.1 Repeating courses Courses or projects which the students fail at an exam can generally be taken as independent studies. Alternatively, the student may choose to attend the course again. However, the Head of Department may decide that class attendance is required in connection with compulsory courses. 4.2 Re-exam options Re-exams and make-up exams due to illness are normally offered in the subsequent ordinary exam period. If a course can only be attended or a project carried out once a year, the student who has received a failing assessment may choose to attend the re-exam either in the subsequent exam period or approx. 14 days after the commencement of the next semester. In order to be registered for the re-exam, the students must have attended the ordinary exam. Illness and other valid reasons for not attending the ordinary exam must be documented to the Student Administration/Head of Department. 4.2.1 Semester project exams If the assessment -3 is awarded at a semester project exam, the examinee(s) must make a new semester project. If the assessment 00 is awarded at a semester project exam, the examinee(s) may make specific improvements to the project and have it assessed again. The examiner shall provide instructions on which points to improve. If the student(s) implements the improvements as indicated by the lecturer, the semester project can be awarded the mark 02. In this case, there will not be conducted a new exam, only a new assessment.

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4.2.2 Students in their final semester Students who only need to pass one of the exams listed in the curriculum as offered in the final exam semester may choose to resit the exam approx. 14 days after the commencement of the next semester. Registration for resits and make-up exams must be submitted to the Student Administration no later than two days after the end of the semester. A student has maximum three attempts to pass the exam for a course or project. These three exam attempts must be in succession, i.e. in three consecutive semesters. In special cases, VIA University College may grant permission for a fourth and possibly a fifth attempt. A re-examination for a course that is normally assessed at a written exam may take the form of an oral exam. A student may attend a course with the Approved/Not Approved assessment type no more than three times. In special cases, VIA University College may give permission for a fourth attempt to attend a course. VIA University College may allow a student who has not achieved the assessment approved to attend an exam (written or oral) instead of the second and third attempts to attend the course. In such cases, VIA University College will appoint an examiner from among the teaching staff. Obtaining permission to attend an exam rather than attend a course which is normally assessed with Approved/Not approved counts as one of the three permitted attempts, regardless of whether the student shows up for the exam or not. Furthermore, the students may not cancel their registration for an exam which they have received special permission to attend. 4.3 Deadlines Completion of the programme is subject to the following deadlines: - 1st and 2nd semester courses and projects must be passed no later than two years after commencement of studies. - 3rd and 4th semester courses and projects must be passed no later than four years after commencement of studies. - The entire programme must be passed no later than seven years after commencement of studies. 4.4 Complaints concerning exams The student must submit complaints about decisions made by VIA University College concerning exams to the Head of Department within two weeks after the exam in question. Decisions concerning legal issues may be brought to the attention of the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education. The deadline for submission of complaints is two weeks from the day the complainant was informed of the decision. Page 13 of 17

5 Leave of absence
It is possible to apply for leave of absence from the study programme in accordance with order no. 87 of 7th February 2011 on admission to bachelor programmes. All applications must be forwarded in writing to the Head of Department and will be assessed individually. The following is applicable: Leave of absence cannot be granted until the exams of the first year have been passed (at least 60 ECTS credits) Leave of absence is usually granted for the entire semester (e.g. maternity leave and leave of illness may be exceptions) and one full year is recommended if the leave of absence is awarded within the first two years of study. During leave of absence, the students are considered non-active as regards SU and the calculation of the study period Leave of absence may be granted for up to two semesters without reason In case of unusual circumstances, leave of absence may be granted for up to four semesters After completed leave of absence, the students will be admitted under the curriculum in effect.

6 Rules regarding transfer of awarded credits

6.1 Workshop traineeships Students who have passed a relevant practice-oriented course of study of at least two years in duration are exempt from the compulsory workshops described in s. 2.3. Students who can document that they have obtained the requisite workshop-related qualifications and knowledge in another manner may also be granted exemption from the workshop requirement. Motivated applications for exemption, incl. documentation of acquired workshop-related qualifications and knowledge, must be submitted to the Head of Department, who will make the decision regarding full or partial exemption. 6.2 Practical placement Students with relevant vocational training may, in special cases, apply for full or partial exemption from the practical placement period. Exemption is only possible if the student can document that he/she has acquired sufficient practical experience with engineering work. Motivated applications for exemption, incl. documentation of relevant engineering work, must be submitted to the Head of Department, who will make the decision regarding full or partial exemption. 6.3 AP degree in Computer Science or IT Technology AP Graduates in Computer Science or IT Technology who meet the academic admission requirements of the programme may have parts of their studies transferred, up to 120 ECTS credits. The courses and projects to be transferred are assessed on an individual basis by the Head of Department. Page 14 of 17

6.4 MSc (engineering) students Students who have completed the first two years of an MSc (engineering) programme with relevant academic content may be awarded credit transfer for those years of study equalling the first four semesters of the Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology, excluding the workshops. Students with other relevant study units from MSc (engineering) studies may be awarded credit transfer for these according to an assessment on an individual basis. 6.5 Studies abroad Students who, according to agreement with VIA University College, have studied at an institution abroad, may be awarded a credit transfer for passed study units according to an individual assessment. 6.6 Students from other educational institutions Students who have passed study elements at other Danish institutions of higher education may, according to individual application to the institution, transfer credit for those study elements that are relevant to the course of study followed at VIA University College.

7 Title and diploma

Graduates who have completed the programme according to the terms set out in the curriculum will hold the title Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology. If the course of study covers 30 ECTS points (incl. the bachelor project) within one of the specialisation profiles, graduates have the right to use the specialisation title of either Embedded Engineering, Web Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, depending on the chosen specialisation profile (cf. s. 2.5). For completed study programmes, VIA University College issues a diploma stating the title, including specialisation title where relevant, and the assessments earned for each course and project. The diploma also contains information on the topic of the bachelor project, as well as the students academic background on which the graduate was admitted to the programme. For courses of study that have been interrupted, VIA University College can issue transcripts listing the study units passed.

8 Exemptions
VIA University College may grant exemptions from any of the rules stated in this curriculum, which are set out solely by VIA University College, if the student can document any relevant special circumstances.

9 General advice
Courses are offered in a relevant order, which means that some courses must be passed in order for the student to attend subsequent courses. If a student has not passed the required courses, he/she must take the courses again and pass the exam in order to attend the later courses, cf. appendix 3. Page 15 of 17

If a student has to attend a course again due failure at the ordinary exam, the Head of Department may determine special provisions for the students attendance, e.g. compulsory attendance.

10 Validity of the curriculum

This Curriculum for the Bachelor Programme in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology applies to students who commenced studies in August 2008 or later.

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