Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · Karlsruhe, Germany

Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc)

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
Credits
120
Starts
2 years

Introduction

Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc) is a 2 years Masters program taught at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc) you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Energy Engineer, Energy Manager.

The energy transition is associated with many challenges, such as an increase in the 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.

Our Master´s program in Energy Engineering and 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.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Energy Engineering and Management (M.Sc).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In order to be admitted to our Master´s programs, the following general requirements have to be fulfilled:

First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University, University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University) in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics. In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted.

  • A minimum of 1 - 2 years of professional experience in the specific field of the Master Program (depending on the first degree´s level); HECTOR Schools recommendation: > 3 years
  • References are needed as evidence
  • English language proficiency is required, e.g. English as a mother tongue or test certificate (e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTs at least 6,5 points) or appropriate proof of C1 level.

Courses Units

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/master-energy-engineering-and-management.php

The Master's program Energy Engineering and Management is divided into 5 Engineering and 5 Management modules of 2 weeks, each over a period of 15 months. The modules are followed by a Master Thesis written in the company (9 months) and often used as an innovation project for the company. The overall duration is approx. 20 months.

Engineering ModulesManagement Modules
  • Renewables
  • Thermal Energy Conversion
  • Electricity Generation & Energy Storage
  • Smart Networks & Energy Distribution
  • Energy Economics


Crash Courses*: "Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering" or "Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics", and "Probability and Statistics" (preparatory modules) 

  • Marketing & Information
  • Finance & Value
  • Decisions & Risk
  • Corporate Innovation & Intrapreneurship (at ESADE, Barcelona)
  • Strategy & People

Career Opportunities

You can join one of the following careers:

Scholarships

72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.