Master of Science in Sustainable Management — Water and Energy
Interdisciplinary master’s programme addressing global water and energy challenges through sustainable management.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in natural sciences, engineering, and interdisciplinary problem-solving seeking a career in sustainable water and energy management.
Overview
This Master of Science programme at RWTH Aachen University focuses on the interconnected challenges of water and energy supply, a critical nexus for sustainable development. Students engage in interdisciplinary coursework spanning engineering, environmental science, business, and social sciences, preparing them to tackle complex global sustainability issues. The curriculum integrates water and energy management, with a mandatory mobility window at Politecnico di Milano, and culminates in an independent research project. Graduates are equipped to become socially responsible engineers and professionals capable of addressing sustainability challenges in diverse sectors.
What you'll do
- Develop interdisciplinary skills in water and energy management through coursework and research.
- Complete a mandatory mobility window at Politecnico di Milano focusing on energy technology and management.
- Conduct independent research during the final semester, culminating in a research paper on the water-energy nexus.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental science, business, and social sciences.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges in sustainable development.
- Participate in seminars and workshops that foster critical reflection on innovations in a global context.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, hydraulics, general engineering, or related fields with specific ECTS credit requirements in scientific fundamentals, engineering fundamentals, and subject-related fundamentals.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., UNIcert® II, TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Strong background in natural sciences, hydraulics, and general engineering.
- Completion of at least 19 ECTS in scientific fundamentals across three topics (maths, statistics, chemistry, physics, ecology, informatics).
- Completion of at least 20 ECTS in engineering fundamentals across three topics (mechanics, hydromechanics, water construction, thermal engineering).
- Completion of at least 20 ECTS in subject-related fundamentals across three topics (process engineering, power engineering, water management, etc.).
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings.
- Applicants must have a previously earned Bachelor's degree.
- Non-EU/EEA applicants must provide evidence of a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
- No minimum German language level required.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-07-15
Applicants must submit their application through the RWTH Aachen University portal for international master’s programmes. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, transcripts, language proficiency certificate, GRE General Test score (for non-EU/EEA applicants), and any additional coursework certificates if required.
- Completed application form
- Proof of Bachelor's degree
- Transcripts of previous studies
- English proficiency certificate (B2 level)
- GRE General Test score (for non-EU/EEA applicants)
- Additional coursework certificates (if applicable)
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