The summer program offers three different tracks, consisting of 3 parts each. Students will be able to take two out of the three tracks for a total of 6 credits. The French Language, Communication, Science and Society track is mandatory. You will not receive a letter grade for this program but will receive academic credit as long as you receive a C or higher in each course.
TRACKS
- The French Language, Communication, Science and Society track (3 credits) is a mandatory track
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Connected Devices and Smart Services (3 credits)
- Introduction to the Internet of all things
- Smart Assistive Environment Projects
- Laboratory and Industry visits
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Management and Innovation in Europe (3 credits)
- Introduction to Project Management of Innovative products and services
- Economics & Management of Innovation in Europe
- Essential skills for Entrepreneurs in Innovation-driven start-ups
Engineering students review how the courses count for requirements (below). If you are not an engineering student at Pitt, please consult with your acaemic advisor how the courses can count for your requiements.
Bioengineering:
French Language: Humanities/Social Science
Connected Devices/Smart systems: Advanced Engineering/ Science/Technical Elective
Management and Innovation: Advanced Engineering/ Science/Technical Elective
Chemical engineering: Please contact Dr. Bayles to confirm how the course counts
Civil/Environmental engineering:
French Language: Humanities/Social Science
Connected Devices/Smart systems ENGR Elective for CE Majors and Environmental Program Elective for ENVE Majors
Management and Innovation: ENGR Elective for CE Majors and Environmental Program Elective for ENVE Majors
Electrical and Computer engineering:
French Language: Humanities/Social Science
Connected Devices/Smart systems: Technical/Open
Management and Innovation: Technical/Open
Industrial Engineering:
French Language: Humanities Elective
Connected Devices/Smart systems: NON IE elective
Management and Innovation: IE 1035-Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering:
French Language: Humanities/Social Science Elective
Connected Devices/Smart systems: ME Technical Elective
Management and Innovation: ME Technical Elective
Materials Science: Please contact Dr. Nettleship to confirm how the course counts
Engineering Science: Please contact Dr. Smolinski to confirm how the course counts