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Course
M.Sc. in Energy Engineering and Management (EEM): Future Energy Systems and Technologies

Degree awarded
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (90 ECTS)



Address
Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany

Telephone
+49 (0)721 608-47880

Facsimile
+49 (0)721 608-47882

E-mail address
info(at)hectorschool.com



Type of course
Part-time program (study alongside work), but enrolled as full-time student at the KIT
10 modules x 2 weeks in Karlsruhe + master thesis in the company or at a KIT institute

  • 5 Engineering Modules: Technological expertise
  • 5 Management Modules: Leadership know-how

Language of tuition
English

Length of course
Approx. 20 months

Date of commencement
October

Application deadline
Rolling Application

Class size
5-25 Students

Cost / fees
36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) for the entire Master´s program. Differing length of studies does not increase the total tuition fee. Please note that this fee is tax-deductible.

Accommodation
Available on-campus housing

Major recruiters of graduates of our programmes
SIEMENS AG, Mercedes-Benz, IBM, SAP, ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, EnBW, Trumpf, BOSCH, ABB, and more

Exchange partner schools
The HECTOR School maintains a fruitful collaboration with leading research institutions and universities worldwide. One of the management modules in the Master’s program Energy Engineering & Management takes place at the renowned Business School ESADE in Barcelona, Spain.

Student profile
1. Ratio of National / Overseas students - 60% / 40%
2. Ratio of Men - (65%) / Women (35%)
3. 23-35

Admission requirements
See below / opposite

Programme Directors
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller: Electrotechnical Institute (ETI) at the KIT
Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel: Head of the Institute of Operations Research (OR), KIT
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dimosthenis Trimis: Head of the Chair of Combustion Technology at KIT

Contact details for application
Katrin Olböter
Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)721 608 47019
Fax: +49 (0)721 608 47882
E-Mail: info(at)hectorschool.com




Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
HECTOR School of Engineering & Management

M.Sc. in Energy Engineering and Management


The Master's program in Energy Engineering & Management is focused on professionals working in companies that deal with the generation, transportation, distribution, storage, and sale of energy, working for their suppliers, and working in industrial sectors that heavily rely on energy.

Graduates of the program stand out due to an extensive knowledge of present and future technologies for new energy systems. They can significantly participate in the successful introduction of new sustainable energy systems and to appraise and adequately evaluate not only sustainability but also aspects of operating efficiency, availability, and safety.

In addition to the engineering expertise, the program in Energy Engineering & Management shares five management modules with other master's programs. This fosters networking across industries and provides the participants with general knowledge in finance, accounting, marketing, international multi-project management, international law, and human resource management. Therefore, participants can consider the commercial implications of project decisions.

Internationalization and mobility are key factors of the Master's program, as the energy sector operates internationally. Thus, an exchange management module with the globally renowned business school ESADE in Barcelona, Spain, is part of the program.


Focus Points Engineering Modules:
  • Power Generation (Solar, Thermal, Wind, Biomass, Gas, Coal)
  • Energy Storage (Batteries, Thermal, Hydrogen, Fuel)
  • Smart Grids & Buildings
  • Power-to-X & X-to-Power

Focus Points Management Modules:
  • Marketing & Information
  • Finance & Value
  • Decisions & Risk
  • Corporate Innovation & Intrapreneurship (at ESADE, Barcelona)
  • Strategy & People

Admission requirements
  • First academic degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, diploma, etc.) in a relevant subject
  • At least one year of professional experience with 210 ECTS, two years of professional experience with 180 ECTS in the subject area of the Master's program
  • English language skills (at least 90 iBT or 6.5 IELT or other equivalent proof)

Other courses offered by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

  • M.Sc. in Financial Engineering
  • M.Sc. in Information System Engineering and Management
  • M.Sc. in Management of Product Development
  • M.Sc. in Mobility Systems Engineering and Management
  • M.Sc. in Production and Operations Management



  • About HECTOR School of Engineering & Management

    The HECTOR School is the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Named after Dr. Hans-Werner Hector, one of the co-founders of SAP AG, HECTOR School aims to provide professionals with state-of-the-art technological expertise and management know-how within part-time education programs.

    The HECTOR School fosters lifelong learning within industry. Participants are supported in their career development with executive master degree programs, certificate courses, and customized partner programs. The benefits of the executive master programs are numerous for participants as well as for the companies they work for:
    • Unique Holistic Approach: A combination of technology expertise and management know-how.
    • State-of-the-Art Knowledge: Direct transfer from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) research.
    • Part-Time Structure: Allows participants to continue with their demanding careers whilst acquiring new skills.
    • Master Thesis to set up Innovation Projects: Companies gain outstanding added value through the consultation of such projects by professors from KIT.
    • Excellent Networking Opportunities: Professional networking is fostered across industries and on an international scale.
    Our directors enrich HECTOR School with strong business experience combined with academic competence. Industry backings provide opportunities to generate ideas with substantial practical impact, which also feed insights into creative teaching approaches.

    Professors from the KIT, internationally recognized faculty members from out partner institutions as well as business experts from leading companies form the faculty of HECTOR School.