Second degree Masters study program Energy Technology is an advanced program of the university degree study program Energy Technology. Students will further consolidate their knowledge from a wider professional field. They will develop skills needed for finding new sources of professional and scientific knowledge; for applying scientific and research methods in order to solve various problems that have occurred under the new or changed circumstances; for taking the responsibility for managing most complex systems; for developing skills for critical reflections, social and communication competences for team-work.

The objectives of the study courses are focused on:

* identifying, analyzing and organizing energy systems, specifically on hydropower, thermal and nuclear energy systems,
* explore the complex technical and technological operations and processes in an organization with a focus on energy management systems,
* identification of compliance with organic standards, operations and activities in energy systems,
* use of information management systems in the energy systems,
* knowledge of business management and organization as a system,
* training for in-depth scientific work in the interdisciplinary field of energy systems and energy technologies,
* training for a further studies.

Based on these objectives, graduates will achieve theoretical knowledge and the knowledge for practical application of the courses and meet the general and subject-specific competencies.

General competencies, obtained with the program:

Graduates of the Master´s course of Energy technology will obtain:

* the ability of the expert analysis, synthesis solutions and consequences in the energy systems, processes and functions,
* ability to take decisions in energy systems and processes,
* the ability to use theoretical knowledge for solving problems in practice in the management of energy systems,
* the ability to use research methods, procedures and processes in energy systems, processes and functions,
* ability to work and create in an international environment with an emphasis on the exploitation of conventional and alternative energy sources,
* the ability to use modern technological methods, procedures and processes in the energy field
* autonomy and self-esteem in the professional work,
* ethical reflection and deep commitment to professional ethics, evaluated in an international environment,
* cooperativeness and ability to work in a team,
* leading the expert groups,
* a tendency to train for further studies,
* the ability to integrate knowledge from various fields and its use in concrete applications in organizations in particular the energy branch,
* the ability to manufacture separate expert opinions on the field of functioning of the energy system,
* ability to plan, control and manage a large investment projects in the development of energy systems (repair, modification or construction of power plants),
* ability to cooperate with the environment in the preparation and execution of investment works in the field of energy systems,
* autonomy and self-management of the knowledge base.

Specific competencies to be acquired by the program:

Graduates of the Master´s course of Energy technology will obtain:

* the ability to solve practical problems in the field of energy technology systems,
* the ability to permanently solve problems in specific business processes by using modern scientific methods and procedures,
* the ability to understand and place new information and interpretations in the context of the fundamental disciplines,
* knowledge and understanding of the history of the development of basic disciplines,
* the ability to understand the systemic approach,
* the ability to understand the general structure of the basic discipline and cohesion among its subdisciplines,
* the ability of understanding and use of methods of critical analysis and development theories and their application in solving practical business problems,
* the ability of intensive and continuous use of information and communication technologies in energy systems,
* the ability of intensive and continuous use of information management systems in the operation and management of energy system,
* knowledge of modern technology, operations, methodology and organization of work in their specific working environment,
* the ability of continued development of judgment in critical decision-making in the dynamics of energy systems and processes,
* the ability of creation of communication skills and abilities, especially the permanent communication in an international environment in the energy field,
* construction and design of energy systems.

Accreditation

The study programme has been accredited by the State regulated accreditational body in the Republic of Slovenia.