These are the requirements for the Master's in Mechatronics

The Master's distance learning programme in Mechatronics at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule offers an outstanding opportunity for professionals in the field of engineering to deepen their knowledge in a key area of technology and qualify for challenging technical and leadership roles.

For admission to the Master's programme in Mechatronics at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule, the following requirements apply:

• Academic Background: You should have successfully completed a 7-semester Mechatronics degree programme. The decision on admission and possible credits will be made by the examination board.
• Language Skills: English language skills at level B2 and German language skills at level DSH2 are required.
• Credit Transfer: The option to transfer credits is available if you have already completed examinations in related fields of study. This decision also falls within the competence of the examination board.

The programme is aimed at graduates of a 7-semester Mechatronics degree programme as well as professionals from related fields who wish to expand their knowledge in this important technological area.

The homogenization phase facilitates the entry into the various modules of the programme and enables students to consolidate their basic knowledge and prepare optimally for the demanding contents.

These are the study contents and the course of study

Your Master's degree programme in Mechatronics at the WBH is structured in a modular way. This means that you study thematically closed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you and you will receive proof of this. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognised – also internationally.

The regular study period of 2 years (4 semesters) corresponds to a full-time study programme; if taken alongside work, the study duration can be extended accordingly. If your personal situation requires it, you can extend your studies and supervision period free of charge by up to 12 months.

The course of study is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester - Homogenization Phase*: Electrical Engineering, Systems Theory, Digital and Microcomputer Technology, Design Theory, Technical Mechanics I, Machine Elements I, Embedded and Cyber, Physical Systems, Technical Mechanics II, Measurement and Control Engineering, Electrical Machines
• 2nd Semester: Advanced Mathematical Methods, Advanced Control Engineering, Embedded Software Engineering, Methods of Scientific Work, Specialisation Direction – Module I
• 3rd Semester: Specialisation Direction – Module II, Specialisation Direction – Module III, Specialisation Direction – Module IV, Specialisation Direction – Module V, Master's Colloquium
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis including Colloquium

* From the module catalog of the homogenization phase, 5 modules with a total of 30 CP must be taken in the preferred sequence shown (depending on prior achievement). For graduates of a first degree programme in Mechatronics with at least 210 ECTS credit points, the homogenization phase is not required. Details are regulated by the examination regulations.

Your course of study allows you to specialise in different subject areas by choosing one of the following specialisation directions. This way, you can systematically expand your knowledge, set an individual focus, and sharpen your professional profile. By choosing the appropriate specialisation direction, 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 specialisation study directions:

• Specialisation: General Mechatronics (M. Eng.): Product Development, Vibration Theory and Machine Dynamics, Mechatronic Systems in Manufacturing Plants with Laboratory, Elective Module I*, Elective Module II*
• Specialisation: Advanced Mechatronics (M. Sc.): Electromechanical Systems, Simulation of Drive Systems, Motion Control, Elective Module I*, Elective Module II*
• Specialisation: 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 Catalogues of Areas I and III must be chosen.

In the Elective Area, you choose from these modules:

• Area I - Technologies: Simulation of Drive Systems, International Certification and Product Labelling, Mechatronic Systems in Manufacturing Plants with Laboratory
• Area II - Business & Management: Patent Management, Business Administration, 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