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Exchange programme | Electronics-ICT

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Electronics-ICT (Geel)

You feel at home in the digital world

You are interested in the latest technological developments. You want to learn everything about computers, networks and security, image and sound, the Internet of Things and smart homes.

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

  • Conditions

    You must be studying at one of our partner institutions. You must be nominated by your home coordinator and accepted by the exchange programme at Thomas More (see admission procedure for exchange students).

  • Language requirements

    English B2

  • Erasmus code

    B GEEL07

Are you passionate about people and interested in different disciplines and cultures? Do you aim high and have what it takes to make a difference? Are you ready to shape the future? Do you have an open mind? Do opportunities and challenges trigger you to do more?

Become a STAR @ Thomas More

Come join our multi-disciplinary exchange semester in English. Team up with students with a different cultural and study backgrounds. This semester consists of a total of 30ECTS which combines 15ECTS professional skills in your field of expertise with 15 ECTS future proof skills of your choice.

More information

Programme

​​​Autumn semester: September - January | Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

The academic year in a nutshell

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
ECTS Autumn Spring
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Data Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Application Security (3sp.) 3 x
Business Intelligence (6sp.) 6 x
Communication Skills Autumn (3 sp.) 3 x
Data Engineering (6 sp.) 6 x
Data Science (3 sp.) 3 x
Enterprise Solutions (9sp.) 9 x
Machine Learning (9sp.) 9 x
Operating Systems (6 sp.) 6 x
Programming Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Software Engineering (9sp.) 9 x
Software Modeling and Design (6 sp.) 6 x
The Digital Startup (6 sp.) 6 x
Web Development (6 sp.) 6 x
Webdesign Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Artificial Intelligence (3 sp.) 3 x
Business Business & IT Processes (6 sp.) 6 x
Cloud & DevOps (3 sp.) 3 x
Communication Skills Spring (3 sp.) 3 x
Data Visualisation (3 sp.) 3 x
Full Stack Essentials (3 sp.) 3 x
Internship & Portfolio (21sp.) 21 x
ECTS Autumn Spring
IoT Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Java Development (6 sp.) 6 x
Network Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
OO Development (3 sp.) 3 x
React & .NET API Development (6sp.) 6 x
Security Essentials (3 sp.) 3 x
FUTURE PROOF SKILLS
First Aid 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care i 3 x
Intercultural Communication 3 x
International project 1 3 x
Project Case i 5 x
Startup Bootcamp Social & Climate Impact 3 x
VirCamp: Social & Impact Entrepreneurship 10 x
Summer School 3 x
Survival Dutch i 3 x
Survival Dutch i 3 x
Innovation Lab 2 3 x
Summerschool: Heatlh & Chemistry 3 x
Tackling Global Challenges (COIL) i 3 x
Introduction Community Work 5 x
International project 1 3 x
International Startup Bootcamp (Africa) 3 x x

Your evaluation will be based on group work, presentations, tests,…

​​​Autumn semester: September - January | Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

The academic year in a nutshell

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
ECTS Autumn Spring
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Data Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Application Security (3sp.) 3 x
Business Intelligence (6sp.) 6 x
Communication Skills Autumn (3 sp.) 3 x
Data Engineering (6 sp.) 6 x
Data Science (3 sp.) 3 x
Enterprise Solutions (9sp.) 9 x
Machine Learning (9sp.) 9 x
Operating Systems (6 sp.) 6 x
Programming Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Software Engineering (9sp.) 9 x
Software Modeling and Design (6 sp.) 6 x
The Digital Startup (6 sp.) 6 x
Web Development (6 sp.) 6 x
Webdesign Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Artificial Intelligence (3 sp.) 3 x
Business Business & IT Processes (6 sp.) 6 x
Cloud & DevOps (3 sp.) 3 x
Communication Skills Spring (3 sp.) 3 x
Data Visualisation (3 sp.) 3 x
Full Stack Essentials (3 sp.) 3 x
Internship & Portfolio (21sp.) 21 x
ECTS Autumn Spring
IoT Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
Java Development (6 sp.) 6 x
Network Essentials (6 sp.) 6 x
OO Development (3 sp.) 3 x
React & .NET API Development (6sp.) 6 x
Security Essentials (3 sp.) 3 x
FUTURE PROOF SKILLS
First Aid 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care i 3 x
Intercultural Communication 3 x
International project 1 3 x
Project Case i 5 x
Startup Bootcamp Social & Climate Impact 3 x
VirCamp: Social & Impact Entrepreneurship 10 x
Summer School 3 x
Survival Dutch i 3 x
Survival Dutch i 3 x
Innovation Lab 2 3 x
Summerschool: Heatlh & Chemistry 3 x
Tackling Global Challenges (COIL) i 3 x
Introduction Community Work 5 x
International project 1 3 x
International Startup Bootcamp (Africa) 3 x x

Your evaluation will be based on group work, presentations, tests,…

Eyecatchers

A unique approach

The IT Factory is unique in Flanders and tuned in on the Internet of Things (r)evolution. Based on feedback from IT partners who do not only need skilled specialists but also specialists with a good base knowledge of IT, we have 5 specialisations providing a flavour for everyone!

A lot of hands on learning

We do not just teach theory, but learn a lot by actual hands on lessons, assignments and workshops. You’ll get the opportunity to work on cool projects provided by one of our many IT partners to get a realistic view on working as an IT professional.

Jobs assured

Your future is safe! Since there’s a real shortage of IT professionals, a lot of our students have a job offering in hand when they graduate, or even before they graduate!

Got questions?

Programme coordinator

Tinne Van Echelpoel

For all your questions about the programme.

tinne.vanechelpoel@thomasmore.be +32 476 68 51 72
International Office

Hannelore Vervoort

For all your questions on the application procedure & practical arrangements.

incoming@thomasmore.be +32 14 56 21 56
International Office

Inge Vervoort

Head of the International Office
Coordinator of the Multidisciplinary programme

inge.vervoort@thomasmore.be +32 14 74 05 54

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