Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, develop, and implement conceptual models and computer solutions to address complex problems including decision-making, optimisation, management and production as part of a business innovation approach by integrating changing needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications with the client by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• On the basis of modelling, design a system or a strategy addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, and make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.

Learning Outcomes of UE

- The ability to work in mixed international teams, application of the SAFE agile methodology "Scalable Agile Framework" in this context.
- Develop and practice an effective communication methodology in an international context
- Acquire specific skills related to the proposed challenges ach year: AI, Cybersecurity, IoT and technological entrepreneurship.
- Knowledge of another country and an abroad university. Work in international team, with challenges accomplishments.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Technological challenge proposed each year, to be achieved by international teams composed of IG students from UMONS and other students from a partner university. The partner University changes from year to year: PUT Poznan, University of Catania, etc.

- As part of these challenges, a one-week stay is carried out at one of the partner Universities.

- During the stay: mixed team work, courses and seminars in English. Work on the challenges in mixed teams.

- The stay is scheduled approximatively by end of March

Prior Experience

English (level B2)