Master´s of Energy Systems Engineering

The two-year master's program in energy systems engineering at the Gelsenkirchen campus of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences is conducted jointly by the three Gelsenkirchen disciplines of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental and building services engineering, with the cooperation of the Ruhr Master School and the Bochum University of Applied Sciences.

The study program imparts the ability to "think" in traditional as well as in novel energy systems from the producer to the consumer by applying scientific methods. The aim is to be able to design energy systems in their interdisciplinary entirety in a technically and economically efficient manner. For this purpose, a broad education in solving mechanical and electrical engineering problems is offered, with the opportunity to explore both fields. In addition to this, basic key competences are taught, which allow the later management of projects also outside of energy-technical issues and in an international context.

The close integration of the Westphalian Energy Institute into the course ensures that the course is geared to the job market and is technically up-to-date. Findings from the research carried out for industrial partners are incorporated into the courses. The expertise of the lecturers involved in the program, who are in constant contact with the job market, covers almost the entire energy technology horizon.

Overall, the Master's program in Energy Systems Engineering responds to the technical and political challenges facing energy engineers in research and industry 

The educational goal of the Master's program in Energy Systems Engineering is to produce scientifically and application-oriented trained engineers in energy technology with the ability to recognize innovation potential in energy production, conversion, transmission and utilization and to develop beneficial technical solutions. This is to be achieved by broadening mathematical and technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering fields.

In order to create a common starting point, students attend compensatory courses from the other discipline (electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) in the first semester of their master's program, depending on their prior technical education. In addition, further basics are taught in modules such as computer-aided engineering mathematics, heat transfer and field theory, which are built upon in the second semester with courses on topics such as energy process engineering, solar energy systems and energy economics.

In the third semester, students deepen their knowledge individually from both preferences. They thus set their individual focus in one subject area and expand their knowledge in the other. According to their interests, they can freely choose another elective module. Depending on the choice of the free module, its specialization is carried out at the Gelsenkirchen location or at the Ruhr Master School.

The program concludes with the master's thesis and the associated colloquium in the fourth semester.