May 13 th, 2024
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Theodoros Kosmanis
Associate Professor
International Hellenic University
We are excited to introduce the INHABITAT (INtelligent Sustainable HABITATs) MSc
study program, a revolutional, EU funded, Environmental Education course, the kick-off
meeting of which took place in the Alexander University Campus of the International
Hellenic University at Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece on January, 25 th and 26 th , 2024.
During these two days, the representatives of all partners had the opportunity to discuss
and communicate the issues related to the structure and implementation of the study
program. Support speeches were given in the opening of the meeting by the vice Rector
of IHU, Prof. Panagiotis Tzionas, and the Head of the Department of Industrial
Engineering and Management, Prof. Apostolos Tsagaris.
About the Program:
INHABITAT MSc is designed to create a cutting-edge, interactive certified 2-year
Master of Science course focused on IoT applications in daily life. This program is
expected to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in
the emerging field of "Intelligent Sustainable Habitats". The course is also formulated to stimulate transversal competences such as the increased sense of initiative & entrepreneurship. It is designed to follow the European Credit Transfer & Accumulation
System (ECTS) credit standards for certification recognition across the EU. The
developed syllabus will also be offered via vocational education and training in the form
of micro-credentials to those who wish to gain specific skills for up-skilling and life-long
education. The innovative curriculum comprises of interactive teaching methods &
partnerships with expert academic & IoT expert organizations in order to give to 40
students a solid background for starting a fruitful career in the industry. The course
duration is 16 months, plus a 1-month maritime (on the job) experience, a month after the
end of the teaching period. During the execution of the course, 3 mobility periods are
programmed. In the first two (14-day) ones the students & educators from one teaching
university will travel to the other and vice-versa, to participate in the large-scale
laboratories, whereas the 3 rd period (1 month) is reserved for the on-the-job training.
Although the course will be taught in English, local language lessons will be provided to
enable the participants to immerge in the local culture during mobilities. The course will
be open for participation for anyone with a basic civil, electrical, software or mechanical
technical background. Priority will be given according to their academic performance. In
the case of equivalent academic level, participants from less advantaged socio-economic
backgrounds (including refugees, asylum seekers & migrants) will be preferred.
Key Features:
The INHABITAT MSc program, established in collaboration with the Kauno
Technologijos Universitetas (Kaunas University of Technology) of Lithuania, is designed
to address the pressing environmental challenges of our time by providing students with
comprehensive interdisciplinary training.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: The program offers a diverse curriculum covering topics
such as sustainable development, environmental policy, renewable energy, ecology, and
more, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.
Industry Partnerships: We have established partnerships with leading organizations in
the environmental sector, providing students with access to valuable resources,
mentorship opportunities, and networking connections.
Consortium:
DIETHNES PANEPISTIMIO ELLADOS, Greece
POLITECNICO DI MILANO, Italy
KAUNO TECHNOLOGIOS UNIVERSITAS, Lithuania
HOCHSCHULE RHEIN-WAAL-HSRW RHINE-WAAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED
SCIENCES,Germany
CERCA TROVA, Bulgaria
VENTSPILS TEHNIKUMS, Latvia
ECQA GmbH, Austria
EVOLUTIONARY ARCHETYPES CONSULTING SL, Spain
SYSWIN SOLUTIONS, Romania
EFESTO, France
INTERCONSULT BULGARIA OOD, Bulgaria
HOLONIX SRL, Italy
For More Information:
For more information about the INHABITAT MSc program, please visit INHABITAT MSc
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