Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Hochschule Düsseldorf is a four-semester, science-oriented program that prepares students for research, doctoral studies, and leadership roles. Graduates have excellent career prospects in industry, service sectors, and higher public service, as well as opportunities for research, teaching, and doctoral studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Hochschule Düsseldorf is a science-oriented program spanning four semesters. Its objective is to develop students' knowledge and skills, preparing them for complex research and development work, doctoral studies, and leadership roles. The program builds upon existing competencies in electrical engineering and information technology, allowing for intensive research in a chosen specialization from the first semester. The faculty aims to optimize career prospects and prepare students for academic work through methodological skills and subject-specific knowledge. The language of instruction is primarily German.
Outline:
The program is structured across four semesters. Semesters 1-3 focus on technical modules within the chosen specialization. The specific modules vary by specialization:
- Automation Technology: Image Recognition and Processing, Production Measurement and Testing Technology, Advanced Control Engineering, Industrial Networks, Cooperative and Mobile Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation, Numerical Methods, Smart Systems, Electromagnetic Field Theory.
- Electrical Power Engineering: Drive Control, Electrical Networks, Energy Conversion, Advanced Control Engineering, Modelling and Simulation, Numerical Methods, Legal Framework, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Materials.
- Information Technology: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graphs, IT Security, Machine Learning, Modelling and Simulation, Numerical Methods, Rapid System Prototyping, SoC Programming, Software Engineering, Systems Theory, Electromagnetic Field Theory.
- Mechatronics: Drive Control, Advanced Control Engineering, Industrial Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation, Numerical Methods, Smart Systems, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Materials.
- Microelectronics: Advanced MyP Arduino, Digital Signal Processing, EMC, Solid-State Physics, Semiconductor Technology, Infrared and Laser Technology, Nanoelectronics, Computer-Aided Circuit Design, System Integration, Electromagnetic Field Theory. Semester 4 is dedicated to a Master’s Thesis. The program incorporates new, future-oriented subjects as elective modules each semester, reflecting agile responses to innovations and current scientific questions.
Careers:
Graduates of this master's program have excellent job market opportunities due to high demand for technical specialists in leadership and management positions across industry, service sectors, and higher public service. Further career paths include research, teaching, and pursuing doctoral studies.
Other:
The program's content is based on the current research of participating institutes and businesses.
Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1971, it has over 11,000 students in 40 study programs across seven faculties, taught by nearly 200 professors.
HSD focuses on practical and interdisciplinary education, ensuring that courses align with real-world needs. Professors have industry experience, and students gain hands-on training through internships and part-time jobs in Germany and abroad. Mentors support students throughout their internships.
The university specializes in design, technology, social sciences, and business studies, offering only bachelor's and master's degrees. HSD has about 160 partner universities, supports international exchanges, and organizes study programs, internships, and summer schools abroad.
