A brand new study programmes will open to applicants for a bachelor's and master's degrees at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Brno University of Technology this autumn. Those who are interested can submit applications now, until 31 March. Applicants for follow-up master's studies in English can now focus on becoming logistics experts.
The first novelty in the offer is an English study programme for the follow-up master's degree in Logistics Analytics. It is a so-called double degree programme, which means that part of the study takes place at a partner university abroad and the student receives two diplomas after successful completion. The study is carried out in cooperation with the Norwegian Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics.
"Graduates will be very close to practice. The final year at a Norwegian university directly encourages the writing of a diploma thesis in cooperation with local companies that solve logistical problems with the distribution of oil and gas, or the supply of oil platforms or other specific types of transport tasks," says the guarantor of the programme, Petr Vašík from the Department of Mathematics. All classes will be held in English, however, students from the EU will be exempt from tuition fees. Graduates will find employment in logistics companies in positions such as logistics analysts, whether it will be in-house chains or transport and distribution planning. "These are positions where knowledge of optimization tasks and experience with a mathematical approach are required," adds Vašík.
Modern cars
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Brno University of Technology offers a total of fifteen Czech full-time study programmes for applicants for bachelor's studies, in a very wide range: from aeronautics, through robotics and classical mechanical engineering to, for example, biomechanics. Twenty-five other Czech and five English study programmes are available for those interested in the follow-up Master's degree programme.
One of them is Czech programme Pokročilé automobilové inženýrství (Advanced Automotive Engineering) – a study for those who want to be part of the future of the automotive industry. "The programme combines mechanical engineering, electromobility, mechatronics, autonomous driving and connectivity and enables its graduates to find employment directly in this attractive field. This programme is the only one of its kind at BUT, combines the competence of several faculties and institutes and offers a unique opportunity for multidisciplinary study of modern technologies in the automotive industry," says the guarantor of the programme, Pavel Novotný from the Department of Automotive and Transport Engineering.
Graduates can profile themselves as experts focused on smart mobility in all its complexity with knowledge of theory, simulations, modelling, construction, diagnostics and testing of motor vehicles and power units, including their accessories. "Thanks to these skills, graduates are able to immediately engage as qualified experts in solving problems in the research, development and design departments of automobile manufacturers and at suppliers of accessories in the automotive industry," Novotný believes.
New offer in Bachelors
"The main advantage of the Bachelor's programme Konstrukční inženýrství (Design Engineering) is the interconnection of theoretical and project-oriented teaching. A significant part of the study is built around solving practical problems through project courses and work in the FabLab, where students spend more than eighty hours each semester. A whole third of the study is devoted to working on development projects," explains the guarantor of the study programme, David Nečas from the Institute of Machine Design.
The programme is designed for applicants who are looking for a connection between theory and practice right from the beginning of their studies. "Our goal is to attract motivated students who do not just want to get a university degree, but are tempted to look beyond the boundaries of common knowledge. We are aiming for purposeful young people who are able to apply not only their individual qualities, but also adapt to working in a team," says Nečas, adding that the programme is designed for a maximum of thirty students per year.
Successful graduates can then continue in the follow-up master's degree or go into practice. "Graduates will be able to find and solve engineering problems at all stages of the design process: from the initial concept of the product, through its construction, prototype testing to production. They will have excellent prerequisites for research activities, which are necessary for the development of new products. At the same time, thanks to project-based learning, they will gain a great deal of practical experience in working and communicating in a team, managing a project and presenting results, so we also place emphasis on soft skills," adds Nečas.
Comprehensive information about the possibilities of studying at FME BUT can be found on the faculty website.