A plethora of “smart” devices (applicable in vessels, vehicles, buildings, factories etc) are beginning to infiltrate every level of our everyday lives. These form the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of physical devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors and actuators to allow interconnectivity between them and to exchange data without (or with minimal) human intervention.

The sustainability IoT infrastructure transformation is penetrating fast the socio-ecological domain. It is expected that the total addressable market for smart environmental sustainability systems will to reach $28.9 billion by 2024. People with no educational background specific related to Environmental Sustainability IoT systems are currently designing, developing, installing, servicing and maintaining the systems that have and will enter the market. In other words, there is a Global shortage of trained engineers and technicians to cater and safely handle this new technology, especially in the European Union.

The mastErs COurse on smart sustainability soLUTIONs (ECOLUTION) project aims to develop an advanced interactive MSc course related to Environmental Sustainability IoT Engineering that will train individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the rising “Smart Environmental Sustainability” industry. The course is also formulated to stimulate transversal competences such as the increased sense of initiative and entrepreneurship. The course is designed to follow the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credit standards for certification recognition across the EU.

The innovative curriculum is comprised by interactive teaching methods & partnerships with expert academic & organisations to give to the students a solid background for starting a fruitful career in the industry. The course duration is 18 months, plus a 1-month (on the job) experience. In addition, in 2 mobility periods, the students & educators from one university will travel to the other and vice-versa, to participate in the large-scale laboratories, whereas a 3rd period is reserved for on-the-job training.

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