Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Target group

This programme is ideal for those who want to solve the challenges of the energy and water industries and help to shape the future of energy and water supply.

Annotation

The interdisciplinary course deals with sustainability and risk management in the energy and water industry, with the design of renewable energy systems, with water and sewage management. Business Administration modules are additionally offered; Economics as well as Research Methodology and Quantitative Analysis are taught in the first semesters. Presence events take place on Fridays in the afternoon or on Saturdays. Various communication options via the e-learning portal module. Examinations of all modules can be taken every semester. There are no study or examination fees, only the semester contribution and material fees.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master’s degree programme requires the completion of an Economics or Industrial Engineering degree programme lasting for at least seven semesters. At least 210 credits must have been acquired, of which a) at least 20 credits are derived from modules with quantitative methods of economics (e.g., micro/macroeconomics, external/ internal accounting, controlling, investment and financing), b) 40 credits are from modules with economics content, c) a further 10 credits are derived from modules with network economics content – e.g. energy and water management – alternatively, corresponding relevant, subject-specific practical experience acquired full-time over a period of at least six months can also be recognised in this respect and d) at least 5 credits are derived from modules with mathematics/statistics content. Graduates of degree courses with fewer than 210 credits can be credited with up to 30 credits for practical periods.

Tuition fees

The University Ruhr West does not charge tuition fees. However, students at the HRW must pay a semester contribution https://www.hochschule-ruhr-west.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studienfinanzierung Important for business administration master students: Business Administration Master students please note that, in addition to the semester contribution, the Institute for Combined Studies charges a material procurement fee of EUR 110.