MASTER ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 2020-2021

SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY

HOW CAN WE APPLY RENEWABLE

ENERGY SYSTEMS TO FULFIL OUR
FUTURE ENERGY REQUIREMENTS?
HOW CAN WE OPTIMIZE OUR ENERGY
SYSTEMS? AND HOW CAN WE
INCREASE THEIR RELIABILITY?
FIND ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS
AND MORE BY STUDYING
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AT HAN.
WWW.HAN.NL/MSE
PROFESSION_
As an energy systems engineer, you have an active
role in the transition towards a sustainable energy
system. Your job? Developing the technology,
models and smart control for sustainable energy
systems. Systems that generate, store or distribute
energy. Locally. Regionally. Nationally. Even
internationally.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Theory and practice go hand in hand in this master degree.
In the 1st year you follow practice-based modules. First delve into
the theory. Then put it into practice during minor projects. Here
you work in small groups with other students. Your aim? To solve
actual issues from industry. So knowledge and techniques from
fundamental research are implemented and applied in an
industrial environment. This collaborative approach strengthens
ties with industry. And stimulates the exchange of knowledge.
In the 2nd year you work on your major project. That’s when you
independently conduct research for a company.

Where you’ll work? At SMEs, grid operators, energy

providers or government bodies. TRACKS
Sustainable Energy is a track within the Master of Engineering
Work on developing innovative energy systems. Or Systems. Other tracks are:
play a role in maintaining the energy balance on a • Automotive Systems
national or international scale. • Control Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Lean Engineering

JOBS What is common to all these tracks? Solving complex problems

There are loads of jobs for engineers in the renewable through applied research. And developing innovations that meet
energy field. What’s more, HAN has a broad network of the needs of the market and/or society.
partners in the industry. From grid operators to energy
providers to SMEs. Your task? Developing new energy
technology or working on innovative energy systems. COURSE OVERVIEW
Or maintaining the energy balance on a national or even
international scale. 1st semester
Module Systems Modelling:
• Applied Physics
A GOOD MATCH? • Introduction Modelling
• Are you looking to take your engineering expertise to the • Practice Modelling and Simulation
next level? • System Identification
• Are you interested in sustainable and renewable energy • Energy Based Modelling
systems? • Minor Project
• Do you enjoy doing applied research to solve complex
problems? Module Sustainable Energy Systems:
YES? Then the program is a good match for you! • Sustainable Energy Technology
• Energy System Integration
• Capita Selecta
• Minor Project

2nd semester
Module Applied Control:
• Feedback Control
• Digital Control
• Apply Controller Strategies
• Controller Implementation
• Multivariable Systems and Optimizations
• Minor Project

MODULAR-BASED PROGRAM Choice of the following modules:

Engineering Systems is modular-based. You follow 4 modules • Big Data & Small Data
in total and conclude with a major project. Each module starts • Smart Power Supply
with the theory. Then you dive into a group project where you
apply the theory in a real-life case. This is called the minor 3rd semester
project. The modules you follow depend on your track. • Major Project
Each track has compulsory and elective modules.
MAJOR PROJECT
During your major project, you do research in an industrial setting.
Previously you worked in teams with classmates. Now you’re in the
lead! Demonstrate your technical aptitude. Prove you have what it
takes to manage a project. Show your communication, reporting
and presentation skills. The major project takes 5 to 6 months.
Students in the master Engineering Systems have previously done
their major projects at companies like Tatasteel, HyET, DAF, Ford,
NXP Semiconductors and Alliander. Want to do your project
abroad? No problem. HAN can support you online.

WHY STUDY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AT HAN?

Supported by industry
Companies in the energy field provide trainers, share knowledge
and facilitate graduation projects and excursions.

Based on industry needs

The program is based on continual interaction with industrial
partners. Our applied research focuses on their needs and
interests.

Research centers
Work on innovative projects at HAN’s Research Center for
Sustainable Electrical Energy and the HAN Automotive Research
Group.

Direct transfer after bachelor

Transfer directly after your bachelor in mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering, automotive engineering or process
technology.

RESEARCH
A key aspect of this master program is innovative research
projects. Projects that focus on the interface between energy and
mobility. Collaborate with the Sustainable Electrical Energy Centre
of Expertise (SEECE). This center translates knowledge into
commercially viable products and services. How? Through applied
research and collaboration with regional companies in the energy
sector.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
, Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering or related discipline
, Minimum GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0
, Fluency in English:
• IELTS 6.0 or higher (on all sub-scores)
• TOEFL 80 (internet-based)
• Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE)

www.han.nl/admission
 OPEN DAYS IN SHORT
ARNHEM CAMPUS

• Saturday, 16 November 2019 Location

• Saturday, 18 January 2020 Arnhem
• Saturday, 28 March 2020
Language
English

Course start
September

NEXT STEPS IN ORIENTATION Course duration

Interested in studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences? Full-time: 1.5 years
Want to find out more first? Come and meet us! Either online or in Part-time: 2.5 - 3 years
person. Here’s how you can meet our lecturers, students and
alumni:
• Open Days Study load per week
• Education Fairs Full-time: 16-20 contact hours / 25 study hours
• Information Sessions Part-time: 8-10 contact hours / 12 study hours
• Online Meeting
Degree
www.han.nl/meetus Master of Science in Engineering Systems

Graduation percentage
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 90% of all students graduate within 2.5 years
Step 1
Apply on Studielink.nl. Select the program Master Engineering
Systems. Then select the track Sustainable Energy.

Step 2
Send the necessary documents. HAN Admissions Office emails you
about which documents to send.

Step 3
The program manager reviews your application. You might be
asked for additional information.

Step 4
Find out whether you've been accepted. HAN Admission Office
emails you the outcome of your application.

Step 5
Received the acceptance letter? Paid the tuition fees? Then you're
officially enrolled in the program.
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