Description

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Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of the programme the student shall:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding within the disciplinary domain of Energy Engineering, comprising both broad general knowledge in the field and significantly specialised knowledge in specific subareas, as well as greater insight into current research and development work, and also
• demonstrate in-depth methodological knowledge within the disciplinary domain of Energy Engineering.

Aptitudes and Accomplishments

Upon completion of the programme, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge critically and systematically, and to analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, problems and situations, even if information is limited,
• demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate problematic issues critically, independently and creatively, to plan and solve advanced tasks with adequate methods and within stipulated time frames, thereby contributing to the development of knowledge, and to evaluate this work,
• demonstrate the ability to present and discuss, in both national and international contexts, both orally and in writing, conclusions along with the knowledge and arguments on which they are based, in dialogue with different groups, and
• demonstrate the necessary skills required for participating in research and development work or for working independently in other advanced contexts.

Ability to Evaluate and Assess

Upon completion of the programme, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability, within the disciplinary domain of Energy Engineering, to make assessments with respect to relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects, and to be aware of ethical aspects in research and development work;
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society, and people’s responsibility for how it is put to use, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the need for additional knowledge and to take responsibility for his/her own knowledge development.

Language of instruction

The main language of instruction is English. This applies to all teaching, examinations, assigned reading, etc.

Contents

The programme comprises 90 ECTS credits of theoretical courses as well as a second-cycle independent (degree) project in Energy Engineering comprising 30 credits.
Year 1

Energy Engineering

• Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
• International Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
• Process Modelling, 7.5 credits
• Process Optimisation, 7.5 credits
• Process Simulation, 7.5 credits

Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

• Numerical Methods, 7.5 credits
• Applied Matrix Analysis, 7.5 credits

Computer Science

• Programming in C#, 7.5 credits

Year 2

• Energy Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Systems, 30 credits
• Degree Project, 30 credits

Choices within the program

There are no elective courses within the programme.

University degree

The programme has been designed in such a way that its completion will lead to the fulfilment of the requirements for the following degree:

• Master of Science (120 credits) in Energy Engineering.

If a programme features elective or optional components, or students choose not to complete a certain course, the choices made can affect their possibilities of fulfilling the degree requirements. For more information about degrees and degree requirements, consult the University homepage.

Remarks

For every course offered at the University, the corresponding syllabus specifies, among other things, how the students’ performance is to be assessed in terms of forms of examination of course components and grades available. The examination of a course is outlined in the course syllabus and is to be clarified and complemented with written information at the start of the course. The University has adopted rules and regulations for examinations, and these can be accessed via the University’s home page.

Requirements

All the programmes require a completed Bachelor’s Degree as the primary prerequisite. Some require deep knowledge in the major subject area; others require a bachelor in a broader defined area, such as technology.
You must submit official documents of proficiency in English - i.e. TOEFL (PBT) at least 575, TWE score 4.5, (iBT) at least 90, TWE score 20 or IELTS test score for academic purposes with an overall band score of minimum 6.5 and no section below 5.5. For exemptions from these requirements see under related links to the right.
Institution code of University admissions in Sweden is SWEDEN 9520.

If you are finishing your degree at the moment and will be unable to submit a degree diploma before the application deadline you must submit a statement from your university stating your current study progress.

English Language Requirements

Funding

Scholarships

Mälardalen University scholarship of excellence

Mälardalen University (MDH) is offering our international students with top academic results from MDH, to apply for a scholarship to cover the entire tuition fee for their continued studies at MDH for the next academic year, 2013/2014.
The scholarship is granted on the basis of previous academic performance at MDH.

The following criteria must be met:

• Registered as a full time student on a program at MDH
• Planning to continue already started studies at MDH
• Be a citizen of a country outside of the European Union/European Economic Area, including Switzerland
• Be required to pay tuition fees

The Mälardalen University scholarship of excellence is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

The scholarship will not be paid directly to the student. Instead it will directly reduce the tuition fee for the next academic year, 2013/2014.
Only one scholarship is available.
The receiver of the scholarship is expected to participate in different activities organised by the university.

How to apply

• By filling in the Application form (pdf 103 kB)
• Write a motivation letter on why you should receive this scholarship (except of financial reasons)
• Attach your cv with the application
• Attach your transcript from MDH with the application

Scan your documents and send your application together with your supporting documents no later than May 15, 2013 to mima@mdh.se

Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute administers over 500 scholarships each year for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university.

Swedish Institute scholarships for students applying to programs in Sweden are mainly for master’s level studies or advanced studies/research.
There are several different kinds of Swedish Institute scholarships available.

For further information about scholarship opportunities offered by the Swedish Institute and other organizations, please visit the home page Study in Sweden

Mälardalen University scholarship program

Mälardalen University offers a limited numbers of scholarships to students that have applied to us as their first or second choice.
The scholarship is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees.
The scholarship is NOT open for students from the twelve countries which Sweden has long-term development cooperation (Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Students from these countries should instead apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (www.studyinsweden.se).

The scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition fee of the program as long as you follow the normal study plan (minimum 22,5 credits/semester, minimum 45 credits/academic year).
If you change your student status (from being a fee-paying student to a non-paying student) during the study period of the program you will no longer be granted the scholarship.
Only students admitted to Mälardalen Universitey will be granted the scholarship.
The scholarship does not cover living expenses.

How to apply (the application period is closed)
1. You apply for the scholarship by filling in the form.
2. Write your cv (max 1 page) and save it as a pdf with your name and send it to us with your name in the subject line. Only documents in pdf-format will be considered. The document should be sent to mima@mdh.se.

The last day to apply was March 1, 2013. Students who are awarded a scholarship will be notified by e-mail in the end of March.

We do not accept late applications.

If you need more information you are welcome to contact mima@mdh.se.