Here are the requirements for the Master's in Electrical and Information Technology

Prospective students for the Master's program in Electrical and Information Technology through distance learning at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule come from various academic and professional backgrounds. The program is designed for individuals who have already completed an academic education in the fields of electrical and information technology and wish to deepen their knowledge to qualify for technical and managerial positions in this dynamic field.

Admission requirements:

• Academic Education: Applicants must have completed at least a 7-semester academic education in the field of electrical and information technology with 210 ECTS. The decision on admission is made by the examination board.
• Language Skills: Since English serves as an important communication language in the program, English proficiency at level B2 or higher is required. Additionally, applicants must have German language skills at DSH2 level.
• Credit Transfer: Students have the opportunity to have credits from previous degree programs or further education recognized. ECTS credits can be awarded for achievements in the field of electrical and information technology, and the duration of studies can be shortened if these match the learning content of a module. The final decision on credit transfer is also made by the examination board.

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule places importance on students being not only academically qualified but also motivated to face the challenges in electrical and information technology and actively contribute to shaping future topics such as the energy transition, electromobility, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things.

These are the study contents and the course structure

The Master's programme in Electrical and Information Technology at the Wilhelm Büchner University covers a variety of topics related to the fundamentals and advanced aspects of electrical and information technology.

The course is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Advanced mathematical methods, Advanced control engineering, Embedded software engineering, Methods of scientific work, Specialization - Module I
• 2nd Semester: Specialization - Module II, Specialization - Module III, Specialization - Module IV, Specialization - Module V, Master colloquium
• 3rd Semester: Master's thesis including colloquium

Your course allows you to specialize in various subject areas by choosing one of the following specializations. This way, you can expand your knowledge selectively, set an individual focus, and sharpen your professional profile. By choosing the appropriate specialization, you also have the opportunity to choose between the degree Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) or Master of Science (M. Sc.). You can choose from the following specializations:

• General Electrical Engineering (M. Eng.): Product development, Circuit design and simulation with laboratory, Manufacturing in electrical engineering, Elective module I*, Elective module II*
• Embedded Systems (M. Eng.): Software engineering of distributed and mobile applications, Mobile Embedded Systems, Embedded Systems and Industry 4.0, Elective module I*, Elective module II*
• Sustainability Technologies (M. Sc.): Sustainable development and principles of sustainability, Corporate responsibility, Strategy and leadership, Fundamentals of sustainability technologies, Elective module I**, Elective module II**

* see Elective modules
** One module from the elective catalog Areas I and III must be chosen.

In the Master's programme in Electrical and Information Technology at the Wilhelm Büchner University, you have the opportunity to shape your study contents through an elective area. Here, you choose the topic module from various specialization options that best suit your interests and professional goals. Through this individual selection, you can selectively expand your knowledge, set priorities, and further sharpen your professional profile.

The following overview shows you the available specialization areas and the corresponding elective modules:

• Area I: Technologies: Autonomous Mobile Robots, Motion Control, International Certification and Product Labeling
• Area II: Business & Management: Patent Management, Business Management, R&D Management
• Area III: IT & Industry 4.0: Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Automotive Embedded Systems
• Area IV: Society: Digital Ethics, Digital Transformation, Fundamentals and Core Elements, Sustainable Energy Technologies I