Electrical Engineering and Management, Master of Engineering

Part-time distance learning program @ University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden 

👉 With this master's programme at the state University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, you qualify yourself interdisciplinary for leadership positions in the industry. In just 5 semesters of regular study time, you will intensively deal with topics such as system theory, material testing, project management, and business administration. In addition, you can choose to specialize in automation technology, electronics, or energy technology.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, UAS based in Schmalkalden (Germany)
The University of Schmalkalden is a state university with its headquarters in the green heart of Germany in the middle of Thuringia. In addition to 12 bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of business, computer science, and engineering, the university offers numerous certificate programs. Distance learning with the University of Schmalkalden is a particularly personal form of distance learning with small study groups, regular block seminars, and personal exchanges between teachers and students.
🎓 Field of Study Technology & InformaticsElectrical Engineering
📜 Degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Systems theory, modelling, applied mathematics, business law, business administration, innovation management, project management, software engineering, embedded systems, materials and materials testing, drive technology, industrial image processing, realization technologies, electromagnetic compatibility, maintenance of electrical energy systems, power quality
📚 Electives Automation technology, electronics, energy technology
👥 In-person sessions 14 presence phases in 2 years (each 3-4 days including weekends)
📍 Location Schmalkalden und Gera, Thüringen
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 2560 € Semester fee
from 12800 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hsm-fernstudium.de
  • especially personal distance learning in small study groups
  • regular block events and labs in Schmalkalden and Gera, Thuringia
  • access to a large network of companies, institutions, and industry associations
  • start of studies always in the winter semester, application possible at any time
  • specializations in automation technology, electronics, or energy technology

Admission Requirements

The Electrical Engineering and Management degree programme at the University of Schmalkalden is aimed at students who already have a degree in a technical field and want to expand their knowledge and career opportunities.

Required for admission is a completed technical university degree or a completed technical degree from a state or state-recognized vocational academy.

In addition, you must demonstrate relevant professional experience of at least one year.

Study Contents, Modules, and Specializations

With this master's program at the State University of Schmalkalden, you will qualify for management positions in the industry in an interdisciplinary manner. In just 5 semesters of regular study time, you will intensively deal with topics such as system theory, material testing, project management, and business administration. In addition, you can choose to specialize in automation technology, electronics, or energy technology. Within 5 semesters of regular study time, you will earn 90 ECTS credits.

The study program is structured as follows:

  • 1st Semester: System Theory, Modeling, Applied Mathematics
  • 2nd Semester: Commercial Law, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Project Management
  • 3rd Semester: Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Materials and Material Testing
  • 4th Semester: Elective Area I, Elective Area II
  • 5th Semester: Master's Thesis

In the 4th semester, you choose your 2 specializations from a total of 3 specialization areas.

In the Automation Technology elective area, you complete the following modules: Drive Technology, Industrial Image Processing. In the Electronics elective area, you complete the following modules: Realization Technologies, Electromagnetic Compatibility. In the Energy Technology elective area, you complete the following modules: Maintenance of Electrical Energy Systems, Power Quality.

On-Site Sessions and Practical Experience

What makes the distance learning program at the University of Schmalkalden special are the intensive on-site sessions and block seminars in Schmalkalden (Thuringia) or at the campus of the Dual University of Gera-Eisenach in Gera. During the on-site sessions, you can exchange information on the learning content with your classmates and teachers.

Over the course of the first 4 semesters, you will complete a total of 14 on-site sessions. The on-site sessions are organized in a way that allows them to be easily completed alongside work - the events usually take place over a period of 3-4 days including the weekend.

If you have obtained 180 ECTS credits in your first degree, you can acquire the additional 30 ECTS credits through an accompanying internship. You can complete the internship, for example, in your own company.

Tuition Fees

At the University of Schmalkalden, you pay tuition fees for the part-time study program on a semester basis, always at the beginning of the semester. The tuition fees for the Master's in Computer Science and IT Management amount to 2560,- euros per semester.

In addition, there are semester fees of approximately 54,- euros (without a semester ticket) or approximately 100,- euros (with a semester ticket).

In total, the cost of the program is about 13000,- euros.

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