Energy Management (M.Eng.)

Graduates…

•  possess a broad, detailed, and critical understanding of the field of energy management based on the latest state of the art, which builds upon and significantly deepens or expands upon the knowledge acquired at the bachelor’s level,
• are able to define and interpret the specific characteristics, limitations, terminology, and schools of thought in energy management, and to use their knowledge as a foundation for developing and applying independent, application- or research-oriented ideas,
• can apply their knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving skills even in new, unfamiliar, and multidisciplinary situations that extend beyond their actual field of study,
• can make scientifically sound decisions based on incomplete or limited information, taking into account social, scientific, and ethical considerations,
• are able to independently acquire new knowledge and skills and to carry out independent research- or application-oriented projects largely on their own initiative and autonomously,
• can clearly and unambiguously communicate their conclusions, as well as the underlying information and reasoning, to experts and laypeople, and exchange information, ideas, problems, and solutions with them at a scientific level,
• are able to assume significant responsibility within a team and take on challenging planning, management, and leadership tasks in companies in the energy-intensive industry and the energy sector,
• have demonstrated, through a project and their master’s thesis—primarily in collaboration with research institutions or companies—that they can successfully tackle a challenging task in their field of specialization independently and within a specified timeframe using scientific methods,
• have acquired the ability to undertake challenging, interdisciplinary engineering tasks in the field of energy management as a key component of energy supply and efficient energy use.

Engineers in the field of energy management have excellent career prospects. As sought-after experts, they work in various areas of the energy sector, the industry and research. E.g.:

• planning offices for supply energy and environmental engineering 
• project development
• producers of technical supply systems
• energy supplier and service provider 
• network operators
• energy-intensive companies
• consulting companies
• authorities and associations
• and many more

Thanks to decentralisation and digitalisation, the number and types of jobs are increasing. 

Modular structure
Students can choose between various elective subjects, according to their personal or professional interests. 

Hybrid studies
Most of the courses take place on-site and are being broadcasted online at the same time. This allows students, e.g. those with kids or those who study while in employment, to easily fit the courses into their daily personal or professional lives. Please note that exams will always take place on-site at the university.

Duration of the programme

• The standard period of study is 3 semesters. The duration of the studies depends on the student's individual planning.
• Part-time studies (e.g. studying while being employed) can usually be completed within 4 to 6 semesters.

90 ECTS credits must be acquired, and the programme concludes with the master's thesis. See the module manual for further information.

• First higher education degree qualifying for entry to a profession (Bachelor, diploma) in the scope of at least 180 ECTS credits and a final grade of at least 3.0 in justified cases.
• The bachelor's/diploma degree should be in the field of engineering, industrial engineering, sciences or technical.
• Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS credits must make up the missing credits before registering for their master's thesis. Relevant practical experience after completing your first degree may be credited under certain circumstances. Please contact us for advice in both cases.

Foreign students must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of German. The following certificates are recognized:

• DSH (level 2)
• TestDaF (consistently level 4)
• deutsches Sprachdiplom (second level)
• kleines Sprachdiplom, großes Sprachdiplom or Zertifikat C1 of Goethe-Institut
• C1 exam from Telc and TASI
• zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP)

The admission requirements specified in §5 of the examination regulations.

• Personal advice and information on the study content
  Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Bühler
  Head of the department
  Phone: +49 651 8103-346
  E-Mail: buehler(at)hochschule-trier.de
• Information on application, matriculation, examination administration, change of study programme, preparation and issue of certificates, exmatriculation
  Study service of the University of Applied Science
• Secretariat
  Manuela Mertes
  Phone: +49 651 8103-360
  E-Mail: mertes(at)hochschule-trier.de
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