Athens Information Technology www ait edu gr ATHENS

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr ATHENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr AIT at a glance Ø An International Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education Ø Founded by the INTRACOM Group in 2002 Ø Core Goals: § Graduate education and advanced research § The shaping of high quality IT / Telecom professionals Ø AIT, a non-profit organization, is a social contribution of the INTRACOM Group Ø AIT is full member of EFMD – European Foundation for Management Development 2

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr AIT at a glance Ø A Pioneering European cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University Ø Executive training programs with Harvard University and others Ø Strategic collaboration with Aalborg University (DK) for a joint BSc & Ph. D program Ø Extensive portfolio of corporate & professional training programs Ø Has offered degrees & scholarships to more than 400 students from over 25 countries Ø A leading research non-state institution in S. E. Europe 3

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Infrastructure § Our State-of-the-art Facilities: § 3 amphitheaters § 3 classrooms § 9 high-tech laboratories § Library § Dormitory & Recreation Areas 4

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Laboratories § 5 fully equipped research labs § 4 labs used exclusively for education purposes 5

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Academic Council § § § Prof. Yuri S. Osipov, President, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia Osipov Prof. Christos C. Halkias, Dean, Athens Information Technology, Greece Halkias Prof. C. Papadimitriou, Chairman, University of California at Berkeley, Papadimitriou U. S. A. Prof. Pradeep Khosla, Dean, Carnegie Institute of Technology, U. S. A. Khosla Prof. Anthony G. Constantinides, Imperial College, U. K. Constantinides Prof. Dimitris Pavlidis, University of Michigan, U. S. A. Pavlidis Prof. Dr. Kurt Mehlhorn, Director, Max-Planck-Institut for Computer Mehlhorn Science Prof. John G. Proakis, Northeastern University, U. S. A. Proakis Prof. Max Nikias, Provost, University of Southern California, U. S. A. Nikias Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman, Stanford University, U. S. A. Ullman Prof. Reijo Vihko, President, Academy of Finland Vihko 6

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr AIT Faculty § 40 highly qualified and experienced faculty members § All professors and researchers hold Ph. D. degrees and are internationally recognized scientists with a solid research background 7

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Two Pillars of Activity Ø Education Ø One Undergraduate Degree program Ø Three Graduate Degree programs Ø Ph. D program Ø Professional / Executive Training Ø Summer Schools Ø Research Ø Frontier Research Ø EU & Industrial Funded Projects Ø State-of-the-art Labs Ø International Collaborations 8

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Education 9

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr BSc in Computer Engineering • • Offered in collaboration with Aalborg University, Denmark Duration: 3+2 years (BSc+MSc) according to the Bologna Declaration (EU) • Problem Based Learning-PBL Teaching Methodology – AAU Trademark – Education based on practical problems – 50% Theory – 50% Laboratory/project work – Teaching organized around student groups (4 -5 students per group) – Each group has its own study room and one supervisor – PBL adopted by Harvard University – Optimal Teaching Method according to OECD Students can follow one semester in Denmark • Three full tuition scholarships are being offered to Jordanian students, under H. M Queen Rania Scholarship Program at AIT, for the whole duration of the program (3 years), beginning in Fall 2011. Application Deadlines: – April 15, 2011 – June 24, 2011 – August 22, 2011

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Graduate Degree Programs Ø Ms. Wi. NME: MSc in Web Science and Networked Media ØMs. ITT: MSc in Information and Telecommunications Technologies ØMBIT: MSc in Management of Business, Innovation and Technology 11

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Ms. Wi. NME MSc in Web Science and Networked Media Ø Interdisciplinary graduate program focusing on the technologies that make the web the technological, social and economic breakthrough that is transforming our lives. Ø Designed to train students to the network, sensors, media, gaming, social networks, and security technologies, i. e. , the technologies that are shaping the web today and the innovations that are going to dominate the future. Ø We address the three challenges that web faces today: the content gap, the technology gap and the research gap. “a highly complex, continuously evolving, networked system offering seamlessly information, media and applications on a global scale, while supporting and transforming human interaction and society. ”

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MS Wi. NME at a glance Ø Focuses on the telecommunications (wired/wireless) and information/media processing technologies shaping an internet connected world. Ø Four areas of specialization: – Information & Web Technologies, – Broadband Networks, – New Media – Security & Trust. Ø It addresses students from: – Electrical Engineering, – Computer Science/Engineering and – Information Technologies Ø Duration: 16 months (full-time)/ 32 months (part-time)

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Admissions Criteria • A completed Application Form • Three letters of Recommendation • Official transcripts from any undergraduate, or graduate school attended (Diploma & Grades) • A Curriculum Vitae • TOEFL or IELTS score or equivalent proof of command of the English language • Interview • Statement of purpose (500 words) Application Deadline: June 20, 2011 (Jordanian applicants)

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Ms. Wi. NME Scholarships & Financial Aid • Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are awarded to accepted students on the basis of academic excellence proven in a previous degree and other academic activities. • Financial Assistance Financial assistance is awarded to accepted students based on the candidate’s academic performance and financial status. The Ms. Wi. NME tuition and health insurance total Euro 20, 000. AIT subsidizes 55% of this total for its students. All accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid to cover the balance of Euro 9, 000. Three full tuition scholarships are being offered every year under “ H. M. Queen Rania Scholarship Program” at AIT

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MSITT – MSc in Information and Telecommunications Technologies Ø A specialized degree in the areas of IT and Telecommunications Ø Targets engineers and science (math, physics etc) majors Ø Matched to current market needs for professionals Ø Training and specialization of students from different disciplines with diverse backgrounds 16

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MSITT Structure • Graduate level (Master) • Full-time: 12 months duration • Part-time: 24 months duration • 8 Courses + Graduate Project (4 months) • Attend a series of Seminars (Fall & Spring Semesters) • Working language: English 17

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MSITT Curriculum Spring Semester Operating Systems Data Networks Core Fall Semester Programming & Data Structures Courses Microprocessors & Embedded Systems Object Oriented Programming Summer Semester Graduate Project Telecommunication Systems Optical Communications E L E C T I V E Digital Signal Processing Ambient Intelligence Lab Database Systems Wireless Communications Broadband Networks Software Engineering Electronic Commerce Technologies Telecommunications & Information Technology Management Distributed Systems Knowledge Engineering ICT in Environment and Energy Web Technologies Introduction to Cryptography & Computer Security Programming for Enterprise Systems ICT in Environment and Energy Special Topics in Networking Wireless Networks Research Seminars Independent Study 18

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MSITT Admissions Criteria • • A completed Application Form Two letters of Recommendation Official transcripts from any undergraduate, or graduate school attended (Diploma & Grades) A Curriculum Vitae TOEFL/IELTS score or equivalent proof of command of the English language Interview Statement of purpose (500 words) Application Deadline: June 20, 2011 (Jordanian applicants) 19

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MSITT Scholarships & Financial Aid • Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are awarded to accepted students on the basis of academic excellence proven in a previous degree and other academic activities. • Financial Assistance Financial assistance is awarded to accepted students based on the candidate’s academic performance and financial status. The MSITT tuition and health insurance total Euro 17, 000. AIT subsidizes 48% of this total for its students. All accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid to cover the balance of Euro 8, 000. Three full tuition scholarships are being offered every year under “ H. M. Queen Rania Scholarship Program” at AIT

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MBIT – MSc in Management of Business, Innovation and Technology Ø A techno-economic degree focusing on the ICT sector Ø The program integrates: Ø innovation management and entrepreneurship Ø techno-economic value analysis Ø commercialization of high-tech products and services Ø strategic management Ø Targets executives, managers and aspiring professionals in the ICT and financial sectors 21

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MBIT Structure • Graduate level (Master) • Full-time: 12 months duration • Part-time: 24 months duration • 8 Courses + Graduate Project (4 months) • Attend a series of Seminars (Fall & Spring Semesters) • Working language: English 22

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MBIT Curriculum Courses Mandatory Executive Course Spring Semester Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Accounting & Finance Core Fall Semester Strategic Marketing of Services & Products Summer Semester Harvard Executive Course on Negotiation Graduate Project Independent Research II Market Perspective of the Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) Industry Techno-Economic Value Analysis Logistics & Supply Chain Management Systems Analysis & Design Management of Information Systems, MIS Project Management Regulatory Framework of the ICT Industry e-Business Elective ICT Security Quality Management Decision Making & Risk Analysis Market Risk Management Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour Business Research Methods Business Management & Managerial Economics (CMU-ONLINE) Green ICT “Meet the Industry” Series of Seminars 23

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MBIT Admissions Criteria • Eligible candidates • To enter the program, candidates must hold at least a first degree as well as at least 2 years of proven work experience • Admission Criteria • A completed Application Form • Official transcripts from any undergraduate, or graduate school attended (Diploma & Grades) • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Curriculum Vitae • Good command of the English language (e. g. , IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CPE) • Statement of purpose (500 words) • Interview Application Deadline: June 30, 2011 (non EU applicants) 24

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr MBIT Scholarships and Financial Aid Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are awarded to accepted students on the basis of academic excellence proven in a previous degree and other academic activities. Financial Assistance Financial aid is awarded to accepted students based on the candidate’s academic performance and financial status. The MBIT tuition and health insurance total Euro 19, 000. AIT Subsidizes 50% of this total for its students. All accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid to cover the balance of Euro 9, 500. Three full tuition scholarships are being offered every year under “ H. M. Queen Rania Scholarship Program” at AIT 25

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Ph. D Program • Strategic collaboration with Aalborg University, Denmark established in 2007 • Ph. D research covers cutting-edge areas of ICT in both the engineering and managerial fields • Joint program between AIT and Aalborg University • Co-supervision by AIT and Aalborg professors • Research carried out in both AIT and Aalborg laboratory facilities • Ph. D credit courses attended at both campuses • Accepted candidates are offered research assistantship at AIT consisting of tuition remission and a stipend • Ph. D degree awarded by Aalborg University 26

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Student Placement & Career Ø Career Days Held for students every September Ø Student Placement: Our graduates are highly sought by the industry and academia, both in Greece and abroad from Companies like: Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte, Motorola, Oracle, SUN micr. , Intracom, Huawei, Vodafone and more. Universities for Ph. D: Imperial College, CMU, NTUA, ETH Zurich, AAU and more 27

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr International Summer School Ø Olympia Summer School on Science & ICT at Ancient Olympia & Athens July 4 - July 21, 2011 § Designed for engineering school graduates from all over the world who wish to become leaders in multi-disciplinary research topics. § Covers two emerging multi-disciplinary fields: Smart Management of the Human Environment & Social Networking. § Internationally renowned Instructors § Numerous Social Activities & Excursions § Scholarships & Application Deadlines: Early: April 8, 2011 Late: May 6, 2011 For more info: www. olympiasummerschool. com 4 tuition Scholarships are being offered under “ H. M. Queen Rania Scholarship Program” at AIT 28

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Continuing Education Ø Executive Training Programs in Leadership, Negotiation and Strategy In collaboration with: § Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government Ø Professional and Corporate Training in emerging technologies Ø Certification Training on Ø ITIL, ISO, Cobi. T , Prince 2 Ø Cisco Technologies Ø SUN Microsystems technologies Ø Product Management/ Product Marketing Management 29

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Research 30

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Research at a glance Ø Our research addresses key technological areas – Conducted by world renowned scientists – Supported by advanced technological infrastructure – Attracting EU, national and industry funded projects Ø Research collaborations with: – Universities – Research centers – Leading companies in ICT 31

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Areas of Research Ø Embedded Systems and High Performance Computer Architectures Ø High speed Networks and Optical Communications Ø Broadband Wireless and Sensor Networks Ø Network Design and Services Ø Autonomic and Grid Computing Ø Software Systems Ø Multimedia, Knowledge and WEB Technologies Ø Algorithms and Security Ø Innovation and Entrepreneurship 32

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Research accomplishments Ø Scientific publications: § journals § books § international conferences Ø International recognition and distinctions: • Awards recipients • Highly cited authors • Scientific journal reviewers, editors • International conference organizers, TPC, chairs • Patent recipients • Distinguished Lecturers • National representatives • Think tank participants 33

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr International Exposure Mr. Vaskevitch, Senior Vice President and CTO, of Microsoft corp. Queen Rania of Jordan D. Ellwood, Dean KSG, Harvard University Prof. N. Negroponte (MIT) Visit at AIT US Congressman M. Doyle Dr. R. Prasad, University of Aalborg (DK) Director of CTIF Institute G. Hatzimarkakis, MP European Parliament Representing Germany Dr. Santiago Iniguez de Ozogno, Dean Instituto De Empresa, Spain 34

Athens Information Technology Life in Athens • A modern European capital that combines rich history with modern lifestyle • Numerous cultural activities combined with vibrant night life • More than 500. 000 students • Close to a number of islands and snow ski centres www. ait. edu. gr

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr AIT Ambassadors: Our Alumni “The MSIN program at AIT was one of the most enriching, enlightening and pleasurable experiences of my career! I loved working with the best and brightest while at the same time enjoying a unique, heart-warming Greek experience. AIT’s MSIN program has boosted my career and enhanced my confidence in all my professional undertakings. I will always miss it!” Jade Naaman, MSIN alumnus, Microsoft Corporation “Taking part in the MSITT has given me the feeling of being on the "cutting edge" of Telecommunications and Information Technology and I have enjoyed many intellectually stimulating moments. I am very proud to have studied at AIT” “As I flash back in memory to this 2004 -2005 MSITT year, I feel overwhelmed by the rewards and satisfaction from this experience” Johnny Awad, MSITT alumnus, Booze and Company, Middle East Dimitris Tzelios, MSITT alumnus, OTE S. A. “. . . Now, looking back at those years, I surely believe that I made not a good decision but the BEST decision. AIT has an unparalleled infrastructure offering some of the world’s best laboratories in the field of telecommunications and computer science. The professors are all knowledgeable and the ability that is offered to the students to attend the real courses at Carnegie Mellon via teleconferencing technologies is unique” Georgios Gekas, MSIN alumnus, LHS Telekommunikation, Germany “The MBIT course gave me the ability not only to expand my knowledge in business, but also to recognize or build opportunities in areas which I was considering stalled. “ Konstantinos Kodonas, MBIT alumnus, Management Organization Unit (MOU) Athens

Athens Information Technology www. ait. edu. gr Thank you! Iraklis Bourantas Director of Studies Lara Barbour Recruitment Manager ibour@ait. edu. gr lbar@ait. edu. gr For further information visit www. ait. gr admissions@ait. gr 37