Taught in English in Germany

 

The MSc Electronic Systems and Engineering Management is a full time course of eighteen months duration taught in English in the town of Soest, Germany. The students graduate with an MSc degree from the University of Applied Sciences, South Westfalia (Fachhochshule Südwestfalen). Students may also choose to enrol with the University of Bolton and obtain a dual award MSc: a German MSc and a UK MSc. A minimal extra fee is charged for the registration on the MSc awarded by the University of Bolton.

Students may start the MSc programme in March or September.

The course is described in the web page hosted by the University of Applied Sciences:
MSc Electronic Systems and Engineering Management|

The homepage for the university is:
University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen|

A brief description in English of the University of Applied Sciences is available here|

The town guide for Soest is here| (in German).

The University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen has four campuses, all near to the city of Dortmund which is relatively close to the border with Holland.

 

Objectives of the Course

The programme aims to deepen and broaden the research potential and the knowledge base of graduate engineers. The programme builds on the well-established German first-degree (Dipl. Ing.) courses especially in Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and other non German engineering degrees. A large number of students on the MSc are from outside Germany so this is a truly International course. The masters programme provides an advanced and unique education in the systems engineering and management fields.

The course enables research and development in electronic systems and engineering management for graduates from backgrounds in mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering. The course utilises current electronic technologies and other equally current management approaches, so integrating the management and technology strands of "real-world" engineering.

This programme provides advanced specialist education equipping graduates with the skills to integrate electronic technology, control systems design and digital signal processing in a wide variety of industrial applications and research topics.

The MSc project is normally industrially based and will involve the student in either a placement or working with an industrial partner.

Although the course is wholly taught in English, the students are also taught German to a level suitable for normal communications.

 

Programme of Study

The following table illustrates the programme of study. CATS credits refers to the number of credit points awarded on successful completion of the module.

 

Module name	Module number	CATS credits
Advanced Control Technology	EEM4015	15
Intelligent systems	EEM4010	15
Microproccessor-based systems	EEM4016	15
Technical Publications and Presentations	EEM4014	15
Personal Management/Project Management	EEM4017	15
Signal Processing	EEM4011	15
Total Quality Management	EEM4012	15
Business in Engineering	EEM4013	15
Project	EEM5001	60

 

Learning and Teaching Strategy

A subject specialist teaches every module. Each tutor has experience of industrial electronics or engineering methods and all tutors are active in relevant research and consultancy.

The project will be the primary vehicle for the integration of the practical and theoretical parts of the course. The project constitutes one third of the total marks and is assesed by the supervisor and an external examiner, normally from the University of Bolton.

Staff from the University of Bolton and visiting lecturers provide some teaching on the course.

 

How to Apply

For further information, and to apply for the course, please email your details to:

 

Contact Office in Bolton

Linda Holland
Room C2-5
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton BL3 5AB
United Kingdom

Tel. No. UK: 01204 903020

Fax UK: 01204 90388

Overseas Tel No.: +44 1204 903020

Overseas Fax: +44 1204 90388

 

Contact Office in Soest

Ulrike Mester
FH Sudwestfalen
Fachbereich
Elektrische Energietechnik
Luebecker Ring 2
D-59494 Soest
Germany

Tel.No.: +49 2921 378 400

Fax: +49 2921 378 409

 

Course Tutor in Soest

Prof. W. Krybus
FH Sudwestfalen
Fachbereich
Elektrische Energietechnik
Luebecker Ring 2
D-59494 Soest
Germany

Tel.No.: +49 2921 378 462

The office hours in Soest are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 11.30 am, German time i.e. one hour ahead of the U.K.