Automation and Control Engineering

Program Overview

The Automation and Control Engineering Master's program at Politecnico di Milano prepares graduates to lead in the design and development of automated systems, covering disciplines from mathematics to communication networks. Students gain interdisciplinary expertise through mandatory courses in advanced control, dynamics, and software engineering, and can tailor their studies with optional courses in robotics, energy systems, and safety. The program equips graduates for careers in manufacturing, transportation, process industries, and more.

Program Outline

It is taught entirely in English. The program aims to equip graduates with the expertise to actively participate and lead in the design and development of automated products and systems. Graduates will be capable of taking full responsibility for designing, installing, testing, and maintaining complex machines and systems. This interdisciplinary approach equips graduates with the skills to design and manage systems integrating diverse components and technologies. The program emphasizes the flexibility and adaptability required in the rapidly evolving field of automation and control, preparing graduates for a wide range of applications and career paths.

Outline:

The program consists of both mandatory and optional courses.

Mandatory Courses:

• Advanced and Multivariable Control
• Automation and Control Laboratory
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Dynamics of Electrical Machines and Drives
• Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
• Model Identification and Data Analysis
• Software Engineering

Optional Courses:

• Automation and Control in Vehicles
• Automation of Energy Systems
• Control of Industrial and Mobile Robots
• Data Driven Control System Design
• Production Systems Control
• Project Work
• Safety in Automation Systems

Careers:

Graduates of the Automation and Control Engineering program are well-prepared for challenging and fulfilling careers in various fields where automation and control are crucial. These fields include:

• Industry: Manufacturing systems, automatic machines, robotic systems, mechatronic systems
• Process Industry: Pulp and paper, energy production and conversion, chemical and petrochemical industry
• Transportation Systems: Ground, marine, and aerospace (vehicle development, infrastructure design, management, and control)
• Transportation and Distribution Networks
• Food Industry
• Electrical Appliances and Home Automation
• Environmental Resources
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