Master in Energy Engineering and Management (part-time)
HECTOR School of Engineering and Management
Key Information
Campus location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
20 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 9,000 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* total of 36,000 € for the entire program.
Introduction
The energy transition is associated with many challenges such as an increase in efficiency of energy conversion systems based on renewable energies and their integration into future energy systems, requiring e.g. the development of capable energy storage systems and intelligent demand-side management. Energy Engineering and Management covers all these aspects providing the skills to successfully face the challenges.
The Master Program in Energy Engineering & Management provides a comprehensive understanding of present and future energy systems and the complex interactions of their elements. Graduates are able to analyze and optimize the energy systems' operating efficiency, availability and safety.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program content
- Power Generation (Solar, Thermal, Wind, Biomass, Gas, Coal)
- Wind Energy Plants
- Energy Storage (Batteries, Thermal, Hydrogen, Fuel)
- Smart Grids & Buildings
- Fracking
- Energy Systems Analysis
- Energy Market Regulations
Modules
The content of the Master Program is divided into 10 modules:
5 Management Modules presents broader knowledge in management know-how and 5 Engineering Modules provides deeper knowledge in technological topics.
Crash Courses
- Electrical Engineering Week 1: November 9 - 14, 2020
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics Week 1: November 9 - 14, 2020
- Probability and Statistics: November 6 - 7, 2020
We highly recommend all applicants to participate in the courses to update their technical knowledge, as it might be the crucial factor for a successful degree at HECTOR School.
Engineering Modules
- Renewables
- Thermal Energy Conversion
- Electricity Generation & Energy Storage
- Smart Networks & Energy Distribution
- Energy Economics
Crash Course:
- Electrical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
- Probability & Statistics
Management Modules
- Marketing & Information
- Finance & Value
- Decisions & Risk
- Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship (at ESADE, Barcelona)
- Strategy & People
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Ideal Students
Target group
Professionals working as high potentials, project managers, or engineering executives in the branches of energy generation, transportation, distribution, storage or sales, e.g. in:
- Utility companies
- Energy suppliers
- Manufacturers of power generation
Career Opportunities
Career perspectives
Providing a climate-neutral, sustainable and affordable energy supply is one of the crucial tasks of our time. To master the manifold challenges of an energy revolution there is a need for highly qualified professionals who are willing to shape the future of the energy supply.