Presentation
The Master’s Degree in Internet of Things, jointly proposed by the three public universities in Galicia and considered strategic by the Xunta de Galicia, offers a level of specialization in the IoT field that currently does not exist in the University System of Galicia (SUG).
In its early days, the Internet enabled global communication between people (email, web, forums, social networks, etc.). However, advancements in wireless communication technologies such as 5G, the miniaturization of devices, and the reduction in costs of sensors, actuators, and electronic components have made it possible to connect everyday objects to the Internet. This has led to the term Internet of Things (IoT), representing a natural and revolutionary extension of connectivity, expanding the Internet’s reach beyond people to the physical world around us.
IoT devices collect environmental data using various types of sensors (temperature, humidity, movement, cameras, microphones, etc.), which are transmitted using various communication technologies, typically wireless, to a storage and processing platform usually located in the cloud. Here, big data analysis and machine learning techniques are employed to extract useful information from the data and act intelligently to monitor, control, and configure the connected devices.
This transformation has led to innovative applications in various fields such as home automation, healthcare, industry, automotive, and smart cities, enhancing quality of life and operational efficiency. Undoubtedly, IoT is one of the fastest-growing technological areas today, and according to various projections, the number of interconnected IoT devices will multiply exponentially in the coming years, creating a significant demand for professionals skilled in this field.
Thus, in the study “Galicia 2030: Future Professional Profiles and New University Degrees and Specializations,” conducted by the Consellería de Educación, Universidade e Formación Profesional from Xunta de Galicia in collaboration with FEUGA, it is highlighted that all consulted sectors, including strategic sectors of Galicia such as automotive, energy, shipbuilding, healthcare, and the textile sector, consider IoT a priority and foresee an increase in the demand for professionals with expertise in IoT.
Main Objective
The Master’s Degree in IoT provides students with the necessary knowledge to design, configure, integrate, and maintain digital interconnection systems of objects and people that act autonomously and intelligently, generating useful information for decision-making. The program delves into areas such as embedded systems and IoT devices, IoT architectures, wireless communication technologies, network protocols, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data processing and analysis, programming, and artificial intelligence.
To address specific problems and solutions in the main application domains where IoT is considered the most important enabling technology, three specializations have been defined:
- Industrial IoT (IIoT): This specialization addresses aspects such as Smart Factories, Industry 4.0, or Green IoT.
- Society 5.0: This specialization delves into various application domains of the so-called Society 5.0, such as the use of IoT systems for Smart Health, Smart Cities, and Smart Buildings and Homes.
- Connected Vehicle: This specialization covers all aspects related to the use of IoT systems for connected vehicles. Specifically, it deals with the application of IoT fundamentals to the connected car, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).