Electrical Engineering – (M.Sc.)

The enormous variety of the areas of application of electrical engineering systems and the constant innovation in this field means that the world of work of electrical engineers is changing fast. These circumstances have been taken into account in the design of the syllabus. The syllabus focuses on imparting sustainable scientific methods, while short-lived factual knowledge plays a subordinate role. After a broad and solid technological and scientific foundation in the bachelor programme, in the Electrical Engineering master’s programme there is a well-founded training in one of the following specialist areas:

* Automation engineering and mechatronics,
* Energy technology,
* Information and communications technology,
* Microelectronics and circuit technology.

Graduates will be awarded the academic degree of “Diplom-Ingenieurin” or “Diplom-Ingenieur”, which is internationally equivalent to a “Master of Science” (“MSc”).

Working as an Electrical Engineer

The professional field of activity of graduates of Electrical Engineering comprises research, development and application in the whole field of electrical engineering and information technology and in the neighbouring interdisciplinary subjects, such as automation engineering and mechatronics. Electrical engineers are frequently rewarded with excellent job prospects in research, development and production departments, power supply companies, telecommunication companies, companies in the automotive industry, administration and authorities, or simply as self-employed entrepreneurs. Apart from imparting comprehensive skills, an important educational criterion is striving for the ability to best integrate electrical engineering solutions in the respective social and economic sectors. This specific advisory function is acquiring more and more importance and is becoming an important lynchpin for decision makers in politics and economy.

In general, electrical engineers are a much sought-after work force. As society is being increasingly permeated with new technologies, so the importance of specialists in this subject is mounting. From an international perspective, too, they enjoy a distinguished reputation and have proved this in practice many times over.