The courses are developed to teach the skills required to develop a sustainable future. This consists of technological and financial knowledge of green energy systems with a focus on hydrogen. Know-how in sustainable structure preparation and low-emission services for logistics are likewise in need. Applications for two Master’s programs are currently open until the due date on 15 July. One is the Master of Science “Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructures” at TU Dortmund University and HSD. The 2nd is the Master of Science “Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems”, for which Ruhr University Bochum is accountable. The other two courses will begin in the winter season semester 2026/27.
The aim of the interdisciplinary continuing education courses is to qualify worldwide specialists particularly for the difficulties of the energy shift. Around 30 locations are offered on each course every year. The programs are aimed in specific at worldwide Bachelor’s graduates with first experience on the task who want to continue their expert profession in Germany. Tuition costs of around 15,000 euros are charged for the three-semester courses. Potential trainees might look for scholarships that can be offered thanks to close cooperation with partner business. The program is already attracting international attention: Various applications from all over the world – consisting of the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, India and a number of African countries – affirm to the worldwide interest in a sustainable future “Made in Germany”.
The courses follow the contemporary didactic principle of problem-based learning. Trainees develop interdisciplinary options genuine difficulties and particular concerns from the fields of energy and movement shift in addition to environmental and climate security. These case research studies also come from partner companies, consisting of companies based in North Rhine-Westphalia such as Schneider Electric SE, E.ON SE, SPIE Deutschland GmbH, Arcadis Deutschland GmbH, Convex Energy GmbH, KONE GmbH and WILO SE. In order to create synergies, these 7 companies have likewise moved into facilities on the EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf. It is presently planned that the cross-university courses will also take place there.
Interdisciplinary knowledge at the 4 universities
Applications can be made by means of the Akademie der Ruhr-Universität gGmbH. Under the direction of Yves Gensterblum, the academy is likewise responsible for concluding contracts with the students. Prof. Martin Faulstich, senior professor at TU Dortmund University and a shown expert in the field of sustainable technologies, is accountable for the total academic management of the courses. Prof. Lars Lauven, Department of Spatial Preparation at TU Dortmund University, and Prof. Franziska Schaube, Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering at HSD, as well as Prof. Andrea Löschel, Professors of Management and Economics at Ruhr University Bochum, will be responsible for the first two courses. Next year, the Master of Science “Sustainable Logistic Solutions” will be introduced under the direction of Prof. Ellen Enkel, Professors of Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen, along with the Master of Science “Smart Style, Building and Operation of Sustainable Structures” under the direction of Prof. Markus König, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum.
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