The degree programme is comprised of the following blocks:

• Advanced Foundation Modules:
  Initially, knowledge gained as an undergraduate in the field of mathematics, physics and electrical engineering is deepened and broadened.

• Core modules of chosen specialist field

1. Automation Technology and Propulsion Systems
This specialist field deals with the electrical engineering equipment used for industrial production using NC technology and robotics, power electronics controlled drives, energy supply, as well as the pertinent electronic switches, microprocessor technology, control engineering, and control systems.

2. Energy systems and Decentralised Energy Supply
Modern energy systems are increasingly characterised by their use of decentralised, partially regenerative sources. Inasmuch as the quantity of electricity generated and that consumed at any one time within the electricity mains must be in balance, the challenge of the coming decade is to safely combine the classical system of electricity generation with the decentralised electricity supply model.

3. Information Technology and Electronics
The aim of this training programme is to develop electronic switches and circuit design, as well as applications in telecommunications; high-frequency engineering aspects are also stressed, as are technology and mobile communications.

4. Power System Management (for rail systems / energy networks)
Whereas the topics mentioned above emphasise hardware development for IT applications, the field of power system management deals with IT control of large networks, such as rail and energy networks. In terms of course content, this specialist field receives strong support from partners in industry such as Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) and Siemens.

· Elective modules selected according to student’s past academic performance
· Internships in industry
· Master’s Thesis