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M.Sc. Energy Engineering and Management (EEM)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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| Start date: | Any time |
| Credits: | 90 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 18 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time |
Description
The use of energy has been a key in the development of the human society by helping it to control and adapt to the environment. Managing the use of energy is inevitable in any functional society. In the industrialized world the development of energy resources has become essential for agriculture, transportation, waste collection, information technology, communications that have become prerequisites of a developed society. The increasing use of energy has also brought with it a number of serious problems, some of which, such as global warming, present potentially grave risks to the world.
In the near future, more than seven billion people worldwide will need to be supplied with energy. Industry and Universities are challenged to develop innovative concepts for a safe, economically efficient, sustainable and environmental friendly energy supply.
Consumption of energy requires resources and has typically an effect on the environment. Many electric power plants burn coal, oil or natural gas in order to generate electricity for energy needs. While burning these fossil fuels produces a readily available and instantaneous supply of electricity, it also generates air pollutants and increases global warming by emission of CO2.
The large-scale use of renewable energy technologies could mitigate or eliminate a wide range of environmental and human health impacts of energy use and support a long term sustainable energy availability. Renewable energy technologies include biofuels, solar heating and cooling, hydroelectric power, solar power, water- and wind power.
Since the sustainable availability of energy has become a significant factor in the performance of economy of societies, management of energy resources has become very crucial. Energy management involves utilizing the available energy resources more effectively that is with minimum incremental costs. Many times it is possible to save energy without incorporating fresh technology by simple management techniques. Most often energy management is the practice of using energy more efficiently by eliminating energy wastage or to balance justifiable energy demand with appropriate energy supply.
The Master - Program Energy Engineering & Management at HECTOR School of Engineering and Management is part of the Knowledge Innovation Centre InnoEnergy and therefore supports the aims of the European Union to achieve a climate-neutral and sustainable Energy supply.
Contents
Curriculum Energy Engineering and Management (EEM)
MM1: Accounting & Controlling
Introduction to Accounting and Controlling
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
MM2: International Project Management
Project Management and Scheduling
Information and Process Modeling
Multi-project Management in a global Environment
Development Management
Intercultural Management
EM1: Renewables
Introduction and Scope of EEM, Energy Systems
Wind and Water Power
Solar and Geothermal Power
EM2: Thermal Energy Conversion
Technical Combustion/ Heat and Mass Transfer
Thermal Power Plants, Coal and Gas Plants
Turbo Machinery
Carbon Capture and Storage
Energy from Biomass
MM3: Finance and Marketing
Fundamentals of Finance
Business Strategy
Marketing
EM3: Electricity Generation & Energy Storage
Power Generators
Photovoltaics
Batteries and Fuel Cells
Hydrogen Technology
Power Electronics
MM4: Cooperate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EEM; Kooperationspartner ESADE)
Strategic Innovation Management
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Opportunity Development - Design Thinking
Exploring the Opportunity: Technology and Markets
Pitching Business Ideas
EM4: Smart Networks & Energy Distribution
Introduction to Power Systems / High Voltage Engineering
Components of Power Systems
Transmission and Distribution
Smart Grids & Emerging Technologies
Building Performance in Smart Grids
EM5: Energy Economics
Energy Markets
European Network Regulations
Energy Systems Analysis
Energy Efficiency ( Supply and Demand Side)
Integration of Energy Systems and e-Mobility
MM5: Law and Contracts
International Intellectual Property Law
Decisions, Contracts, Markets and Trade
International Law - The Law of Business Organizations
Requirements
- Appropriate qualification for university entrance: Bachelor, Master, Diplom-FH, Diplom Univ., Diplom BA, Maîtrise, D.E.A. etc.; The first degree should be in the field of engineering, natural sciences, information science or economics. In exceptional circumstances other degrees may be accepted.
- Job Experience: At least three years of work or practical experience in the specific field of the course. References are needed as evidence of this.
- TOEFL Test: Evidence of an adequate knowledge of the English language is required, this is normally in the form of TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language). This is not relevant for native speakers.
- TOEIC Test: The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) measures the proficiency of non-native English-speaking examinees to use English in everyday workplace activities. The TOEIC test is a two-hour multiple-choice test divided into listening and reading comprehension.
- HECTOR Program Director Interview: In a 30-minute interview you are ask to demonstrate your theoretical know-how and professional experience in the field. This interview will either take place at the HECTOR School in Karlsruhe, or through a telefone interview for international applicants.
- HECTOR School Interview: A 45-minute interview follows immediately, you are asked to present your motivation to follow this master program.
- OPTIONAL: A GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) test is accepted and depends on the first degree. For the GMAT at least 600 points are required and for the GRE the student must have scored 4.5 in "analytical writing" and 600 points in both the "quantitative" and "analytical writing" sections.
English Language Requirements
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 100 |
Work Experience
At least 3 year(s) of work experience are required.
Funding
Industry Scholarships
At the International Department we believe that it is beneficial for all course participants to have close working relationships with exceptional German and international companies. The International Department can aid its participants in establishing these relationships as it is in the unique position of having top-level executives from leading German companies on its Board of Directors. Relationships can also be established as participants are sponsored by a range of international companies. It is expected that the majority of the Executive Master participants will be corporately sponsored either partly or fully. Therefore, in order to assist candidates in their application for sponsorship we have developed a business case for studying an Executive Master of Science at the Hector School.
HECTOR School Scholarships
The International Department also offers a very limited number of scholarships, covering full or part tuition costs. This is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional candidates who wish to be self-subsidised. It is essential that scholarship applicants are likely to be among the best on the course and have high potential for success after completing the program and leaving the Hector School.
Accreditation
The Master Program is accredited by the ASIIN (www.asiin.de) since 2005.
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