ESSLINGEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

M.Eng. In Automotive Systems

Why this course - The programme is designed for students who wish to become highly qualified engineers in the field of automotive systems, who wish to work in the development of feedback control systems, automotive software and automotive electronics.

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M.ENG. IN DDM

Why this course - The Esslingen M.Eng.in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (DDM) is focused on the design and development of complex engineering systems. In order to work in modern simultaneous engineering, graduates need specialized knowledge and the ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams.

Future - The top 5 fields in which our M.Eng.graduates typically begin their career are :

LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITY OF HANNOVER

International Horticulture

Why this course - The Master of Science programme 'International Horticulture' is research oriented and well positioned to respond to the needs of actors in the horticultural sector throughout the world. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and trees – improving their quality, yield, economic performance and their eco-friendly cultivation are the domain of horticultural scientists.

Future - Graduates work in numerous fields of natural sciences, engineering and economics. With a strong background in research, they take up leading positions in universities, national and international research agencies and international organisations.

Apart from research positions, graduates have found employment with banks, higher administration, government offices, NGOs, consulting firms and the global horticultural and agricultural industry.

As the horticultural sector is rapidly growing, employment opportunities will remain high in the future.

Optical Technologies

Why this course - The aim of the Master’s degree programme is to train specialists and executives for the entire optical industry. Hannover is an ideal location for studying Optical Technologies because engineering and scientific research cooperate closely here.

Future - The degree programme in Optical Technologies, at the interface of physics and mechanical engineering, addresses industry’s considerable need for interdisciplinary experts in the field of optics and photonics. Specialisation in selected areas of expertise from the fields of metrology, IT, production engineering, technical optics, laser technology and optical sensor technology enables our graduates to pursue a wide range of careers. Owing to the shortage of optical technology specialists, graduates of this degree programme are highly employable.

International Mechatronics

Why this course - The modern world places a myriad of demands on products. To ensure the performance, safety and economy of a design, it is often necessary to combine traditional mechanical components with electronics and software. Mechatronics concerns the integration of mechanical, electrical, control and information-processing components.

Future - After gaining expertise in one of the many advanced specializations, graduates with a master’s degree in mechatronics are able to play an active role in the research and development of new products and systems in many different areas of engineering. Fields of employment range from the car, aeronautical and space industry, to media technology, medical and domestic engineering. Graduates of the International Double Degree in cooperation with the Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University are ideally qualified to work in global engineering and commerce.

TU DARMSTADT

Distributed Software Systems (Master of Science)

Why this course - The Master of Science programme Distributed Software Systems specialises in the design, development and adaptation of flexible, secure and reliable distributed applications. Important aspects are the underlying software infrastructure as well as the efficient exchange of data between widely distributed locations via public, supra-regional networks.

Future - Graduates of the Master’s degree programme Distributed Software Systems can expect a labor market with a high demand for specialists – particularly also in Germany, one of the leading nations in the development of business applications. Computer scientists in this field realise new software projects for innovative business ideas or adapt existing systems to new challenges using technical reproduction of complex company processes. Diverse prospects may also open up outside of the classic area of business software development as the acquired skills can be applied to the development of general, web-based software, for instance in the field of social networks or virtual realities, as well.

In the course of relevant internships, the students are able to gain practical experience and to make professional contacts early on. The degree programme prepares the students for the requirements of a global economy particularly due to its international orientation. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad.

Materials Science

Why this course - The Master of Science program Materials Science focuses on functional materials such as energy materials, magnetic materials, or electronic materials and their synthesis and characterization. Courses on theoretical materials science include quantum mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics.

Future - Further information about career opportunities on the German job market may be found on the following websites:

Nowadays, there is an enormous demand for different materials. The development of efficient and eco-friendly materials is likely to become more important, particularly regarding the increasing scarcity of raw materials and energy.

Graduates can find employment in areas such as material development, material technology (meaning the development of new production and processing methods), applications engineering, materials testing/quality control, and failure analysis. Materials scientists work in various areas such as the automotive, aerospace, chemical, semiconductor, healthcare, or engery industries, but also , for example, in public administrations or in the insurance sector.

It is important to gain practical work experience in relevant organizations early in the degree program. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The job market for material scientists is international. In a world with global business intergration, good English language skills and intercultural competence are essential assets anywhere.

UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN

Computational Mechanics

Why this course - The "Computational Mechanics" degree program enables graduates to apply and extend the complex computer-aided calculation methods responsibly with a sound theoretical knowledge.

Future - occupational fields are given in a wide range:

Development of novel systems with special mechanical requirements in numerous applications, for example in construction engineering and the automotive and aircraft construction, Senior positions in these areas, Research and promotion in an innovative, interdisciplinary field.

Mechanical Engineering

Why this course - The Master's program in the " General Mechanical Engineering " profile represents a broad-based education in the sense of studying general mechanical engineering, without any definition of a particular profile. The curriculum offers students the professional breadth of traditional mechanical engineering training, with a set of compulsory core courses and three catalogs for personal profiling of students in the technical field.

Future - The Master's degree opens up attractive leadership positions not only in large companies, but especially in small and medium-sized companies, which open up particularly fast career opportunities. Young professionals are particularly sought after. As innovative branches of industry, in which specialists are increasingly needed, robotics, the sensors and the laser technology. Good job opportunities still exist in the automotive industry and design offices. Other employers can be found in aerospace, electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical technology, as well as in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, there are universities, research institutes and the public sector for master's graduates.