Master Programme in Energy Systems, 60 ECTS - HIG

Master Programme in Energy Systems, 60 credits

The purpose of the programme is to apply system perspectives for the analyses of different energy systems focusing on the rational use of energy and conversion to renewable energy sources. This goal comprises increasing the efficiency of the systems for the best possible rational use of resources such as labour, capital, raw-material and energy as well as warding off threatening environmental changes.

Programme description

A strong emphasis is placed on dealing with energy engineering tasks with due consideration of technical, environmental and socioeconomic issues. Advanced optimization and simulation as well as measurement techniques are applied to identify, describe, quantify and find solutions to a diverse range of energy engineering problems. The major provide proficiency in project design and implementation, operation and maintenance, as well as in crucial phases of policy generation.

This study major has a total duration of nine months taught courses (60 credits) including a thesis project work (15 credits). The programme is open to applicants from all over the world. The programme language is English.

Degree

Upon successful completion and presentation/defense of Thesis project, students are awarded the Master of Engineering in the field of Energy Systems.

Course Programme

• Industrial Energy Systems, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Heat and Power Generation, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Sustainable Energy Systems, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Building Energy Systems, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Energy Systems - Simulation and Optimization, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Energy and its Market, 7.5 ECTS credits
• Thesis Project, 15 ECTS credits

After the studies

The aim is that the student after completion of the programme should have a broad know­ledge base to be able to work as a generalist in the energy field, and such deep knowledge in a selected field to be able to work as a specialist. The student should also be able to analyze new and advanced problems on an international market.

Degree:
Master of Science (60 Credits)

Application:
To apply to the programme fill out an application below.

Deadline: January

Competence:
Bachelor of Science (BSC) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees in relevant disciplines. The applicant should have a minimum of Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics at 15 ECTS credits - or documented thereof. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English B or equivalent to one of the following tests; IELTS : an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5 TOEFL (paper-based): Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575 TOEFL (internet-based): Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90

MORE INFORMATION

Professor Bahram Moshfegh, bmh@hig.se
Ass. Professor Mathias Cehlin, mcn@hig.se