Master of Science in Management and Engineering

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1 Master of Science in and Engineering Prepare yourself to lead in global engineering Working together for better global management

2 Experience European excellence in engineering and global management Two well-respected European Universities jointly deliver these Master of Science programs in and Engineering. RWTH Aachen University RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest and most renowned universities of technology in Europe that offers top-level study and research opportunities. In total, RWTH Aachen University offers 157 undergraduate and postgraduate studies divided over nine faculties. Numerous partnerships between RWTH Aachen University and international universities as well as industrial companies offer excellent professional and personal perspectives for students and graduates. Maastricht School of Founded in 1952, Maastricht School of (MSM) is one of the oldest and most international business schools in the Netherlands. MSM offers research-driven and internationally accredited MBA, Masters and Doctorate degrees, as well as many shorter professional and executive courses. Around 1,000 students graduate every year from MSM s programs, and MSM alumni occupy top positions in business, government and academia.

3 Master of Science in and Engineering in Electrical Power Systems Do you want to become a specialist in managing electrical power systems? The M.Sc. in and Engineering in Electrical Power Systems is a two-year full-time program targeting professionals who have the ambition to assume leadership positions in the electrical power industry. The Master program also qualifies to continue a university career, including doctoral studies. 5 Reasons to follow this program 1. Increase your career options As a graduate of this program you are qualified for future leading positions in the industry such as in the areas of power generation, power transmissions and distribution, project management as well as in research and development areas. The combination of technical knowledge, management skills and sustainability will highly improve your career prospects. 2. Experience world-class engineering education The engineering part of the program will be taught by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of RWTH Aachen University. This faculty sees it as its prior mission to train highly qualified and responsible engineers in the broad fields of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Computer Engineering for future leading positions in the industry and in the society. The faculty holds nationally as well as internationally a leading position in teaching and research in these fields. The excellence of the faculty results from a close relationship between teaching and research, a good balance between a fundamental scientific approach and important industrial applications and intensive cooperations within RWTH Aachen University, within the Jülich-Aachen-Research Alliance (JARA) and with associated institutes and external research partners. 3. Develop your global leadership skills On the management side, Maastricht School of s six decades of international experience in global management education will enrich your skills as a globally-oriented manager. You will become a master in core management processes and of the environmental and major social issues that set the scene for business processes in emerging economies. In addition, you will be challenged to explore feasible innovations that balance business and development perspectives. 4. Learn from diversity You will share your study experience with fellow participants from all over the world. Not only will they represent various cultural backgrounds, but they will also come from different business sectors, study backgrounds and different personal networks. This will help you to develop your multicultural leadership skills and build your global network. 5. Study in two unique historical cities You will live and study in the heart of Europe. Aachen and Maastricht are unique cities with their own histories, languages and cultures - yet only 30 km apart. Both cities provide the perfect environment for a memorable student life. Working together for better global management

4 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Engineering Electrical Machines I High Voltage Engineering - Testing and Diagnostics Battery Storage Systems Power Electronics Entrepreneurial Strategy Strategic Technology German Language Course Engineering Automation of Complex Power Systems Faults and Stability in Power Systems Laboratory Exercise on Power Engineering Choose three out of six: High Voltage Engineering - Insulation Systems Modern Control Systems Power Economics in the Liberalised Electricity Markets Power Electronics - Control, Synthesis and Applications Automation, Simulation and Measurement in Complex Power Systems - Seminar Electrical Machines 2 Finance & Accounting Choose three out of six: International Business Organizational Development & Change International Project Economics for Managers Responsible Supply Chain Leadership and High Performance Teams 15-week Industrial Internship RWTH - MSM: Master s Thesis + Master s defense Curriculum You will spend one year (first and second semester) in Aachen and attend the courses in electrical engineering, taught by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of RWTH Aachen University. In addition, RWTH School of Business and Economics will deliver three management modules during the first year in Aachen. The third semester will be spent studying three management electives at Maastricht School of in the Netherlands as well as pursuing a 15-week industrial internship. You will be trained as a manager with solid knowledge of the core management processes and a focus on sustainable development. In the fourth semester you will work on your master s thesis, either at RWTH Aachen University or at Maastricht School of. Application deadline October intake 1 March Program fees Tuition fee per semester 5,500 Tuition fee for entire 2-year M.Sc. program 22,000 Administration fee MSM 150 Social contribution fee per semester 255 Note: All information in this brochure might be subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information. Working together for better global management

5 Program information Admission requirements The programs start in October of each year and the duration is 2 years. The language of instruction is English. In the first year you will follow the engineering courses. In the second year you follow the management courses and work on your master s thesis resulting in a total of 120 ECTS. Upon successful completion you receive a Master of Science degree from RWTH Aachen University. Application information Please refer to the Application Information section on the RWTH International Academy website: Here you will find the full details on the application process including all requirements per program. The application deadline for international students is 1 March of each year. Admission to the M.Sc. in and Engineering programs takes place on a competitive basis. Visit the program page on for more program specific admission requirements. Candidates should meet the following requirements in general: Bachelor in Engineering or Bachelor in Science related to your desired study program awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Basic knowledge in business administration is requested as an admission requirement. Students with no previous knowledge in management have to participate in a preparatory online course conducted by the School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University prior to the beginning of the degree program (July-Sep). Non-native English speaking candidates, must submit evidence of proficiency in English. Moreover, practical professional experience of as a rule not less than one year is required. Scholarships Contact us There are several scholarships available for international students. Please visit the Scholarships pages on for all the information on scholarships. For more information about the M.Sc. s in and Engineering, please contact RWTH International Academy at masters@academy.rwth-aachen.de or by phone:

6 Enjoy a vibrant student life in the heart of Europe Aachen and Maastricht are unique cities with their own history, language and culture, yet only 30 km apart. The attraction of living in the Euregion area includes a culturally vibrant region with a high quality of life, as well as short travel distances to cities as London, Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam. In Aachen s historic center around the distinctive cathedral, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, one can literally touch European history. The great number of students, around 63,000 in total, makes student life in Aachen dynamic and unique. Maastricht is a lively international student city. Over 10% of its residents are students, almost half of who are from outside the country. This international ambience is very much in line with the character and location of Maastricht, in the heart of the Euregion Meuse-Rhine along the river MEUSE. Maastricht stood at the cradle of the European Union in 1992 at the time of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty - the treaty on the European Union. London Amsterdam Brussels AACHEN MAASTRICHT Paris Berlin Madrid Rome

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8 RWTH Aachen University - International Academy Kackertstrasse 9, Aachen, Germany T: E: masters@academy.rwth-aachen.de Maastricht School of Endepolsdomein EP Maastricht, The Netherlands T: E: info@msm.nl January