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ATHENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education

ATHENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education. AIT at a glance. An International Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education Founded by the INTRACOM Group in 2002 Core Goals:

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ATHENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education

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  1. ATHENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education

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

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

  4. Infrastructure • Our State-of-the-art Facilities: • 3 amphitheaters • 3classrooms • 9 high-tech laboratories • Library • Dormitory & Recreation Areas 4

  5. Laboratories • 5 fully equipped research labs • 4 labs used exclusively for education purposes 5

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

  7. 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

  8. Two Pillars of Activity • Education • One Undergraduate Degree program • Three Graduate Degree programs • PhD program • Professional / Executive Training • Summer Schools • Research • Frontier Research • EU & Industrial Funded Projects • State-of-the-art Labs • International Collaborations 8

  9. Education 9

  10. 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 BSc in Computer Engineering

  11. MsWiNME: MScin Web Science and Networked Media MsITT: MSc in Information and Telecommunications Technologies MBIT: MSc in Management of Business, Innovation and Technology Graduate Degree Programs 11

  12. MsWiNMEMScin Web Science and Networked Media • Interdisciplinary graduate program focusing on the technologies that make the web the technological, social and economic breakthrough that is transforming our lives. • 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. • 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.”

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

  14. 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)

  15. MsWiNME 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 MsWiNME 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

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

  17. 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

  18. MSITT Curriculum 18

  19. 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

  20. 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

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

  22. 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

  23. MBIT Curriculum 23

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. PhD Program • Strategic collaboration with Aalborg University, Denmark established in 2007 • PhD 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 • PhD credit courses attended at both campuses • Accepted candidates are offered research assistantship at AIT consisting of tuition remission and a stipend • PhD degree awarded by Aalborg University 26

  27. Student Placement & Career • Career Days Held for students every September • 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 PhD: Imperial College, CMU, NTUA, ETH Zurich, AAU and more 27

  28. 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 International Summer School 28

  29. Continuing Education • Executive Training Programs in Leadership, Negotiation and Strategy In collaboration with: • Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government • Professional and Corporate Training in emerging technologies • Certification Training on • ITIL, ISO, CobiT , Prince2 • Cisco Technologies • SUN Microsystems technologies • Product Management/ Product Marketing Management 29

  30. Research 30

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

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

  33. Scientific publications: journals books international conferences 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 Research accomplishments 33

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

  35. 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

  36. 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” Dimitris Tzelios, MSITT alumnus, OTE S.A. “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 “...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

  37. Thank you! • IraklisBourantas Lara Barbour • Director of Studies Recruitment Manager • ibour@ait.edu.gr lbar@ait.edu.gr • For further information visit www.ait.gr • admissions@ait.gr 37

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