Program Overview

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Master of Science in Energy Engineering and Management

The Master's program in Energy Engineering and Management provides a comprehensive understanding of present and future energy systems, and the complex interactions of their elements. Graduates are able to analyze and optimize the energy systems' operating efficiency, availability, and safety.

Focus Points

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

Key Facts

• Structure: Part-time (but enrolled as a fulltime student)
• Duration: 15 months plus time needed for master's thesis (varies)
• Module abroad in Barcelona, Spain: one of the management modules is held at the prestigious ESADE Business School in Barcelona/ Spain.
• Costs: 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) overall
• Language: English
• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 90 ECTS
• Start: Every year in October (flexible schedule possible)
• Application deadline: There is none. We have a rolling application process.
• Admission requirements: First academic degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master or Diploma), at least 2 years professional experience, English language proficiency.

Program Details

Program Content & International Lectures

The Master's program with its selection of engineering modules from KIT's teaching offers a unique holistic and international approach to the further education of (junior) executives in this sector.

International Cooperation

HECTOR School maintains fruitful cooperations with various academic partners worldwide. In the Master’s program Energy Engineering and Management, one of the Management modules is held in Barcelona at the ESADE Business School.

Program Structure & Academic Calendar

The concurrently taught Executive Master’s program is designed for working professionals. Block lectures scheduled at intervals allow participants to continue their demanding careers while acquiring new skills.

Program Structure

• 5 Management modules present broader knowledge in management know-how, including two modules conveying the universal topic of digitalization and the associated disruptive innovations.
• 5 Engineering modules provide deeper knowledge in technological topics.

Content Overview & Learning Targets

The program provides an overview of study objectives, structure, content, and definition of courses.

Economic Sector & Career Perspectives

Participants of Energy Engineering and Management

High Potentials working as project managers, or engineering executives in the branches of energy generation, transportation, distribution, storage or sales.

Career Perspectives after Graduation

To master the manifold challenges of an energy revolution there is a need of highly qualified professionals who are willing to shape the future of energy supply.

Academic Requirements & Admission Statutes

Academic Requirements

• University degree in a relevant subject
• Professional experience (at least 1-2 years) & current employment
• English proficiency

Admission Statutes

The statutes for admission to the Master's program in Energy Engineering and Management are available.

Program Directors & Faculties

Program Directors

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller
• Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel

KIT Teaching Quality

The HECTOR School offers top-level teaching derived from state-of-the-art research at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Numerous institutes and departments of the KIT are involved in the HECTOR School Master´s program Energy Engineering and Management.