The EMMC in Computational Mechanics provides the students with the skills for the modelling, formulation, analysis and implementation of simulation tools for advanced engineering problems. Moreover, it is firmly believed that the Masters will provide a solid background to undertake innovative entrepreneurial activities in the field of simulation-based engineering. In addition to the specific learning outcomes of each module and minor detailed in the Student Handbook (see Annex 1), the EMMC provides general outcomes which can be summarised as follows,

• Knowledge of the field of Computational Mechanics as well as advanced training in specific topics.
• Development of innovative and enterprising spirit to carry out business activities.
• Facilitate the creation of new technology-based (knowledge-based) SMEs.
• Analysis schemes to study aspects of the environment for the creation of companies (i.e. government subsidies, "venture capital").
• Offer the possibility of working with software tools for planning and monitoring of projects.
• Integrative approach to problem solving, incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.
• Improved employability through the practical training in industry.
• Exposure to Industry-University relationships for those MSc Thesis with an industry oriented topic.
• Logical thinking processes in problem solving.
• Given a practical problem, ability to identify the underlying mathematical model, tackle it from a computational point of view and critically interpret the results of the simulations.
• Understanding of the applicability and shortcomings of existing technology.

Time management, independent and group study.

Search and gathering of information (i.e. use of bibliographic resources, web-based search engines).

Computing skills: use existing software (pre- and post-processing), knowledge of programming languages, use of standard libraries.

Communication skills: oral presentations, clear and concise professional and scientific reporting.

Effective integration in a multicultural environment and undertaking lifelong learning.

Exposure to the European and international computational mechanics community.

After completion of the Masters Programme, the students will be competent to apply and transfer the skills and knowledge on Computational Mechanics to new situations and environments in this or other fields. In particular, the students will be able to understand the role of modelling and computer simulation in the broader scope of Engineering and Applied Science. In complex real-life processes, they will have the ability to ask the right questions, use the appropriate analysis tools and understand to what extent these questions can be addressed.

Furthermore, the expected competencies enable the students to confront a new problem: realize if it is actually new, identify similar problems and make useful connections, synthesize the information and propose adequate and possibly new solution approaches. These competencies guaranteed through the learning outcomes prepare the graduating students for a successful career either in industry or academia, research or engineering practice.